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

automatically locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm
system is reactivated. This function is intended to prevent the car being un-
locked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and ex-
terior mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of
driver seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Note
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
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the vehicle is in your line of sight.
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehi-
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cles with an anti-theft alarm system.
Synchronization
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are pressed several times outside the operating range of the equipment or
if the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
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Press any button on the remote control key.
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Unlock the door with the key within 1 minute of pressing the button.

Anti-theft alarm system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
Interior monitor and towing protection
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
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Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed
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in 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.
Operation
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  button on the remote con-
trol. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened
within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
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Opening the bonnet.
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Opening the boot lid.
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Opening the doors.
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Manipulation of the ignition lock.
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Towing the vehicle » page
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Movement in the vehicle
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Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
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Uncoupling the trailer » page
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
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The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
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key or switching on the ignition.
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Unlocking and locking
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