Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 39

Note
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
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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 start-
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ing 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.
Automatic locking of the boot lid
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 37.
If the vehicle was locked with the button
boot lid was closed, the lid is automatically locked as soon as it is closed.
The delayed automatic locking function of the boot lid can be activated on your
vehicle. The following applies following activation of this function: If the boot lid
was locked with the button on the remote control key
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possible to open the lid within a limited period of it being closed.
If you wish, a ŠKODA Service Partner can activate or deactivate the delayed auto-
matic locking of the boot lid. The Service Partner will also provide any further in-
formation that is required.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au-
tomatically. Always lock the vehicle using the button
with the key if no remote control is available
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Using the system
on the remote control key before the
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» page 35, then it is
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on the remote control or
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» page 34.
Boot lid
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 37.
After unlocking the vehicle, you can open the lid by pushing the handle located
above the number plate.
Opening the boot lid
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Press the handle and simultaneously lift up the boot lid
Closing the boot lid
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Pull down the boot lid and close it with a slight swing.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the
boot lid.
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Fig. 16
Handle of boot lid
» Fig. 16.
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