Red light button - driver's door

Adrianh1 · 06-03-2008, 09:49

Am a bit confused over this button that glows red in the driver's door. Can anyone explain? Can't find it in the handbook...

THanks

Oh, the heated mirrors too... Do they always come on when you put the rear demist on - or do you have to switch them on manually?

THanks!

irfant · 06-03-2008, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Adrianh1

Do they always come on when you put the rear demist on - or do you have to switch them on manually?

THanks!

They work independently, use the switch on the mirror knob...

Adrianh1 · 06-03-2008, 10:47

thanks, but can you turn them off - or do they always come on when you switch the rear demist on?

des_pd_ tdi · 06-03-2008, 11:33

They work independantely. Turn the mirror switch all the way over the the picture of a mirror with wavy lines across it.

The red light on the drivers door switches off the interior sensors for your alarm.

Des

Adrianh1 · 06-03-2008, 11:45

Thanks Des. But if i only want both heated mirrors to come on when the rear demist is on, which position should the mirror switch be set to?

Also, why would the interior sensors for the alarm ever want to be switched off - what is the advantage of this switch? (Or am i being dense?). THks

des_pd_ tdi · 06-03-2008, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Adrianh1

Thanks Des. But if i only want both heated mirrors to come on when the rear demist is on, which position should the mirror switch be set to?

The switch for the heated rear window is just for your rear window and the mirror switch just controls the on/off for your heated mirrors.

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Originally Posted by Adrianh1

Also, why would the interior sensors for the alarm ever want to be switched off - what is the advantage of this switch? (Or am i being dense?). THks

Quite good for locking in the wife without the alarm going off

On a serious note, if you have dogs in the car and you want to lock it without the alarm going off every minute.

Des

Adrianh1 · 06-03-2008, 12:06

Thanks Des. That makes sense.

Cheers

jiggad23 · 06-03-2008, 16:30

the red light is part of the alarm from what i understand , yo press it when you leave the car and it turns off the internal sensor so you can leave a dog or baby! in the car .

3td · 06-03-2008, 21:29

Another way to de-activate interior sensors is to press the remote twice when locking it . I usually have my dog in mine so it's twice unlock to let her in to the boot and twice lock to leave her in the car . ( Although the times I've forgotten and the alarm goes off she just sits there with a bemused look in her eyes as if ' he ought to know better by now ' )

skisbp · 07-03-2008, 04:43

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Originally Posted by jiggad23

the red light is part of the alarm from what i understand , yo press it when you leave the car and it turns off the internal sensor so you can leave a dog or baby! in the car .

Please tell me you didn't just say that!

Every year especially in the hight of summer unfortunately. We hear of some child left/forgotten in the car with horrifying consequences!!!

lizmelparkerson · 10-06-2008, 09:14

does one leave babies or dogs unattended in cars?

Skodaboy1983 · 10-06-2008, 09:26

The button the door confused me when we first picked up our courtesy car, we thought it was internal boot release then I figured out it was something to do with the security system.

In my opinion a strange place to stick a button the door.

andy2407 · 10-06-2008, 10:33

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Originally Posted by skisbp

Please tell me you didn't just say that!

Every year especially in the hight of summer unfortunately. We hear of some child left/forgotten in the car with horrifying consequences!!!

I have used this feature often while paying for fuel for example. I think thats the sort of thing that was meant by jiggad23 (or at least I hope so).

Better than leaving the car unlocked, and risking someone stealing your car and/or child.

Skodaboy1983 · 10-06-2008, 10:36

does anyone think the button seems a bit flimsy?

Little Jo · 10-06-2008, 17:22

The red light itself is just an indicator. The door button acts to switch off the internal sensors, but you have to leave the car and activate the alarm within 30 secs if I remember rightly. You can also deactivate the sensor by double-clicking the locking button on the central locking. The flashing indicator tells you (according to the rate of the flashes) whether the internal sensors are active.

The other thing to be aware, is that if the doors are locked from inside the car using the switch in front of the cup holders, it cannot be opened from outside. Conversely, if locked from the outside, it cannot be unlocked from the inside.

I was advised never to use the boot release button on the remote as when you close it, the boot automatically locks if the rest of the car is locked. It is therefore possible to lock the keys in the boot.

1507481 · 02-07-2008, 23:54

I find the boot realease button a very useful function. Just remember to keep the keys in your hand/ pocket and not drop them into the boot!

Fab Estate · 03-07-2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by 1507481

I find the boot realease button a very useful function. Just remember to keep the keys in your hand/ pocket and not drop them into the boot!

Where is the boot release button?

skodayouth · 03-07-2008, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Fab Estate

Where is the boot release button?

There isn't one in the cabin for fuel or the boot release, a bit of a backwards step on the old model, but then the old model had them in a really stupid place

The only way of opening the boot is by hand or on the remote key fob

And Skoda, A locking petrol cap on a 13k car, WHY?

A very minor fault on an otherwise very good car

HZ123 · 03-07-2008, 16:14

On yer key fob. Leaving babies in the car, I am sure is was just a figure of speech. Yes the switch / button does seem a bit flimsy. The thing I have learnt from this excellent site is that car makers are still unable to produce a user friendly owners hand book complete with easy reference. While having a moan too I am not that happy that 70mph has no proper mark aka 60 & 80. The speedo reading was surely made for the UK market?

Fab Estate · 03-07-2008, 19:46

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Originally Posted by skodayouth

There isn't one in the cabin for fuel or the boot release, a bit of a backwards step on the old model, but then the old model had them in a really stupid place

The only way of opening the boot is by hand or on the remote key fob

And Skoda, A locking petrol cap on a 13k car, WHY?

A very minor fault on an otherwise very good car

My Fabia2 came with a locking fuel cap. For some reason the key fob won't unlock the boot. I have to lock the car then unlock the car with the key fob.

06-03-2008, 09:49	#1
Adrianh1 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Red light button - driver's door Am a bit confused over this button that glows red in the driver's door. Can anyone explain? Can't find it in the handbook... THanks Oh, the heated mirrors too... Do they always come on when you put the rear demist on - or do you have to switch them on manually? THanks!

06-03-2008, 10:47	#3
Adrianh1 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door thanks, but can you turn them off - or do they always come on when you switch the rear demist on?

06-03-2008, 11:33	#4
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 714 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door They work independantely. Turn the mirror switch all the way over the the picture of a mirror with wavy lines across it. The red light on the drivers door switches off the interior sensors for your alarm. Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

06-03-2008, 11:45	#5
Adrianh1 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door Thanks Des. But if i only want both heated mirrors to come on when the rear demist is on, which position should the mirror switch be set to? Also, why would the interior sensors for the alarm ever want to be switched off - what is the advantage of this switch? (Or am i being dense?). THks

06-03-2008, 12:06	#7
Adrianh1 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door Thanks Des. That makes sense. Cheers

06-03-2008, 16:30	#8
jiggad23 Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: tunbridge wells Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door the red light is part of the alarm from what i understand , yo press it when you leave the car and it turns off the internal sensor so you can leave a dog or baby! in the car .

06-03-2008, 21:29	#9
3td Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door Another way to de-activate interior sensors is to press the remote twice when locking it . I usually have my dog in mine so it's twice unlock to let her in to the boot and twice lock to leave her in the car . ( Although the times I've forgotten and the alarm goes off she just sits there with a bemused look in her eyes as if ' he ought to know better by now ' )

10-06-2008, 09:14	#11
lizmelparkerson Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 86 Thanks: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door does one leave babies or dogs unattended in cars?

10-06-2008, 09:26	#12
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 8,603 Thanks: 288 Thanked 223 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door The button the door confused me when we first picked up our courtesy car, we thought it was internal boot release then I figured out it was something to do with the security system. In my opinion a strange place to stick a button the door. __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A House in the Honest Toun!

10-06-2008, 10:36	#14
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 8,603 Thanks: 288 Thanked 223 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door does anyone think the button seems a bit flimsy? __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A House in the Honest Toun!

10-06-2008, 17:22	#15
Little Jo Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 159 Thanks: 24 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door The red light itself is just an indicator. The door button acts to switch off the internal sensors, but you have to leave the car and activate the alarm within 30 secs if I remember rightly. You can also deactivate the sensor by double-clicking the locking button on the central locking. The flashing indicator tells you (according to the rate of the flashes) whether the internal sensors are active. The other thing to be aware, is that if the doors are locked from inside the car using the switch in front of the cup holders, it cannot be opened from outside. Conversely, if locked from the outside, it cannot be unlocked from the inside. I was advised never to use the boot release button on the remote as when you close it, the boot automatically locks if the rest of the car is locked. It is therefore possible to lock the keys in the boot. __________________ Jo Last edited by Little Jo; 10-06-2008 at 17:23. Reason: Typo

02-07-2008, 23:54	#16
1507481 Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1507481 I find the boot realease button a very useful function. Just remember to keep the keys in your hand/ pocket and not drop them into the boot!

03-07-2008, 16:14	#19
HZ123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Red light button - driver's door On yer key fob. Leaving babies in the car, I am sure is was just a figure of speech. Yes the switch / button does seem a bit flimsy. The thing I have learnt from this excellent site is that car makers are still unable to produce a user friendly owners hand book complete with easy reference. While having a moan too I am not that happy that 70mph has no proper mark aka 60 & 80. The speedo reading was surely made for the UK market?

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