Replacing The Battery In The Remote Control Key - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

WARNING
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
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ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
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dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These
individuals might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to
help themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
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against moisture and severe shocks.
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
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etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
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ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
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control at less than around 3 metres away
Note
When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.
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If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, who will be able to pro-
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vide you with a new one.
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Replacing the battery in the remote control key

Fig. 26 Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery located under the cover
» Fig. 26. The battery needs replacing if red indicator light
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page 44 -  does not go on when you press a button on the remote control
key. We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage.
However, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed
as follows.
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Flip out the key.
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Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of arrows » Fig. 26.
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Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
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Insert the new battery. Ensure that the "+" symbol on the battery is facing
upwards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
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Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
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The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
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battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
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Unlocking and locking
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