Electric Boot Lid - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Note
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
Opening/closing
Fig. 39 Opening / closing tailgate

Read and observe on page 59 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening / closing tailgate » Fig. 39
Unlocking the door
1
Opening the flap
2
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
3
Delayed locking of the boot lid

Read and observe on page 59 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button  on the remote control
key, then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
After activation of delayed locking, the boot lid can be opened again after clos-
ing within a limited period.
60
Using the system
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
button  on the remote control key.

Electric boot lid


Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating description
Acoustic signals
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
Malfunctions
The tailgate can be electrically operated and also manually if necessary
Force limiter
The electric luggage compartment lid (hereinafter referred to only as a lid) is
equipped with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when closing, it stops
and an audible signal sounds.
If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the opening or closing process of the
boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result the movement of the lid
can be interrupted.
Manual operation
If the lid is closed manually, it must be ensured that when pressing the lid into
the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge of the lid above the ŠKODA
logo » .
The movement of the lid can be stopped by applying an abrupt and quick force
against the lid.
61
62
62
63
» .
