Skoda Fabia: Tailgate

Skoda Fabia Owners Manual

WARNING

• Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Otherwise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was locked – risk of accident!
• Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning
• Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, as otherwise this could crack – there is a risk of injury.

Note

• After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked before closing the boot lid.
• The function of the handle 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 of the handle is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is opened.

Opening/closing

Fig. 35 Unlock the boot lid/boot lid handle

After unlocking the vehicle, you can open the lid by pushing the handle located above the licence plate.

Opening the boot lid for vehicles without central locking

• Press the  button in the driver's door » Fig. 35 - A and lift the boot lid in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 35 - B.

Opening the boot lid for vehicles with central locking

• Press the handle and open the tailgate in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 35 - B.

Closing

• Pull down the tailgate and close it with a gentle swing.

A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the boot lid.

Automatic locking of the boot lid

If the boot lid is unlocked with the key symbol 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 the activation of the delayed locking, the door can be opened again after closing within a limited period.

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 key symbol   on
the remote control key.

Emergency unlocking

Fig. 36 Emergency unlocking of the boot lid

The boot lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the central locking system.

Unlocking

• Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 67, Rear seats.
• Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direction of the arrow 1 » Fig. 36 as far as the stop.
• Unlock the lock 3 under the trim in the direction of arrow 2 .
• Open the tailgate.