Skoda Fabia: Anti-theft alarm system

Skoda Fabia Owners Manual

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.

Note

• The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
• Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and the electric sliding/tilting roof are properly closed to ensure the full functionality of the anti-theft alarm system
• Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of 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 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:

• bonnet;
• boot lid;
• doors;
• ignition lock;
• Vehicle inclination » page 50;
• Interior of the vehicle » page 50;
• A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
• Socket of the factory-fitted towing device.

An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

How is the alarm switched off?

The alarm is turned off by pressing the button on the remote control key
or switching the ignition on

Interior monitor and towing protection

Fig. 34 Button for interior monitor and towing protection

The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the alarm.

Switching off

• Switch off the ignition.
• Open the driver door.
• Press the  » Fig. 34 button in the driver's door.


• Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.

The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again automatically the next time the car is locked.

Note

• Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals) within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
• The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle.