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Unlocking and locking
Boot lid
Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after
unlocking the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.
Opening the boot lid
⇒ fig. 44
– Press on the handle
Closing the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the
boot lid.
WARNING
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock
is closed - risk of accident!
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack
- risk of injury!
Fig. 44 Handle of boot lid
and at the same time raise the boot lid.
.
Note
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 2 seconds and
the anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was
locked before closing the boot lid.
The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central
locking. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has
stopped and a door is opened.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Octavia)
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as
follows:
– Fold the seat backrest forwards ⇒ page 81.
– Take out the warning triangle*
– Press the operating lever in the direction of arrow in order to unlock
the boot lid. The operating lever is located under the panel
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door from outside.
Fig. 45 Emergency
unlocking of the boot lid
A
⇒ fig.
45.
A
A
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B
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