Anti-Theft Alarm System - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

WARNING
If the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
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vehicle is in your line of sight.
To avoid the car being locked inadvertently once in the car, the lock button
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of the remote control must not be pressed before the key is inserted into the ig-
nition lock. Should this happen, press the unlock button
Synchronising the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it
is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no lon-
ger synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are
actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
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press any button on the remote control key;
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pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.

Anti-theft alarm system

Introductory information
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the radio
remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds after
locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio re-
mote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15 seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system. The alarm is triggered if
the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
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bonnet;
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boot lid;
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of the remote control.
doors;
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ignition lock;
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Vehicle inclination
ing;
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Interior of the vehicle
toring;
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A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
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Socket of the factory-fitted towing device.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control
or switching on the ignition.
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The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-
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able by a specialist garage.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed in
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order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational.
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
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the radio remote control from other vehicles.
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Unlocking and locking