Window Operation - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Description of the malfunc-
Possible solutions
tion
The lid remains in the top
position
Manual closing of the lid
The lid is open and the bat-
tery was disconnected
Close manually
Close the door slowly, push down the lid, push in the lock on the centre of the
edge, above the ŠKODA logo.

Window operation

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical windows
Electric Windows
Opening/closing the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Force limiter
Window convenience operation
Malfunctions
The windows can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached
to the respective door panel.
The windows can be operated electrically from the following locations; all win-
dows from the driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the
passenger door or the rear doors.
WARNING
Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise,
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you may cause considerable crushing injuries to yourself or fellow passen-
gers.
The system is fitted with a force limiter
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(e.g. If a body part gets trapped), the closing process is stopped and the
window goes down by several centimetres. The windows should neverthe-
less be closed carefully - risk of injury!
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CAUTION
Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
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tionality of the electric windows.
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
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Note
If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle
and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Mechanical windows
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Fig. 40 Window operation: left/right
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Read and observe
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To open, turn the crank in the direction of arrow
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To close, turn the crank in the direction of arrow
and on page 59 first.
» Fig.
A
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B
Unlocking and opening
40.
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