Replacing The Battery In The Remote Control Key - Skoda Fabia 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 the danger of injury and accidents oc-
curring!
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people 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
vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident! These individuals would
possibly not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help them-
selves. At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!
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.
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
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from transmitters close to the car operating in the same frequency range (e.g.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).
The battery must be replaced if the central locking only reacts to the remote
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control at less than 3 metres away
Note
When leaving the vehicle, always check if this is locked.
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Please contact a specialist garage if you lose a key as they can obtain a new
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one for you.
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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 42 -  does not go on when you press a button on the remote control
key. We recommend having key battery replaced by a specialist garage. How-
ever, 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
2
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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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