Auto-lock now standard on the 2007 Octavia?

gadgetman · 12-04-2007, 15:54

New Octavia elegance will be picked up tomorrow.

Is it true that the auto-lock has been standard for a few months now, or is this still a feature which has to be requested at the dealership? Or is this what they mean when they refer to it as Central locking, SAFE system?

Thanks.

**VRStu** · 12-04-2007, 16:09

I think you mean what is commonly termed as Anti Hijack.

If you have MaxiDot then IIRC it's an option in that, if not the dealer or somone with VAG-COM can change it.

bertJ · 12-04-2007, 17:47

I asked the dealer to activate it on the new car but I don't know whether it was already activated at the factory. I also asked for one zap on the key to unlock all doors. Similarly global window opening/closing is now available on the remote, not just on the key.

**GAFF** · 12-04-2007, 21:28

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Originally Posted by bertJ

Similarly global window opening/closing is now available on the remote, not just on the key.

I assume you mean press and hold to get windows to go up/down, it was also available on my 2001 Mk1 vRS and 2006 Mk2 vRS

gadgetman · 12-04-2007, 21:32

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Originally Posted by VRStu

I think you mean what is commonly termed as Anti Hijack.

If you have MaxiDot then IIRC it's an option in that, if not the dealer or somone with VAG-COM can change it.

Thanks again Stu.

Yes, I've got maxidot comming. I'll ask the dealer tomorrow.

Mater · 13-04-2007, 07:50

Ive got a 2007 MY Octavia with maxidot and i can confirm that you can enable Anti-Hijack and you can also set the doors to open all at once or just drivers side. You just go into setup into convenience and into door open and its all in there

gadgetman · 13-04-2007, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Mater

Ive got a 2007 MY Octavia with maxidot and i can confirm that you can enable Anti-Hijack and you can also set the doors to open all at once or just drivers side. You just go into setup into convenience and into door open and its all in there

Excellent. Well anti-hijack is enabled, so I'll fiddle with the cars computer to enable the single door open.

Also, does anyone else have the 3.5 jack socket in the jumbo box? I thought that wasn't around for another few months on new builds.

ndicki · 14-04-2007, 21:17

You want to watch it with that anti-hijack thing; I got out the other day to refill the tank, left the keys in, and the bl**dy thing went and locked itself on me! It was only thanks to the kids that I could get back in again!

RobbySpurs · 15-04-2007, 10:23

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Originally Posted by n****i

You want to watch it with that anti-hijack thing; I got out the other day to refill the tank, left the keys in, and the bl**dy thing went and locked itself on me! It was only thanks to the kids that I could get back in again!

NEVER leave your car keys in the ignition at a petrol station. Au revoir car and insurance.

Happened to a friend of mine!

octavialover · 15-04-2007, 14:15

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Also, does anyone else have the 3.5 jack socket in the jumbo box? I thought that wasn't around for another few months on new builds.

[/quote]

Picked up my 2007 elegance on march 1st, and it came with the 3.5 jack socket.

What you say about the auto lock, do you mean does the car lock itself, then yes, the car will lock itself if the doors are not opened, (but not the boot- beware!) for 20 seconds or more. This has been a standard feature on all my Octavias (thats 7 in total

), ambientes/elegances since 2001.

gadgetman · 15-04-2007, 21:38

Picked up my 2007 elegance on march 1st, and it came with the 3.5 jack socket.

What you say about the auto lock, do you mean does the car lock itself, then yes, the car will lock itself if the doors are not opened, (but not the boot- beware!) for 20 seconds or more. This has been a standard feature on all my Octavias (thats 7 in total

), ambientes/elegances since 2001.[/quote]

By autolock, I actually meant anti-hijack.

swing · 16-04-2007, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Also, does anyone else have the 3.5 jack socket in the jumbo box? I thought that wasn't around for another few months on new builds.

It's been available since approximately June 2006...

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VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,541 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Re: Auto-lock now standard on the 2007 Octavia? I think you mean what is commonly termed as Anti Hijack. If you have MaxiDot then IIRC it's an option in that, if not the dealer or somone with VAG-COM can change it. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 581 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Auto-lock now standard on the 2007 Octavia? I asked the dealer to activate it on the new car but I don't know whether it was already activated at the factory. I also asked for one zap on the key to unlock all doors. Similarly global window opening/closing is now available on the remote, not just on the key.

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Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 32 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Auto-lock now standard on the 2007 Octavia? Ive got a 2007 MY Octavia with maxidot and i can confirm that you can enable Anti-Hijack and you can also set the doors to open all at once or just drivers side. You just go into setup into convenience and into door open and its all in there __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel Mods to come: MFD3

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ndicki Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 66 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Auto-lock now standard on the 2007 Octavia? You want to watch it with that anti-hijack thing; I got out the other day to refill the tank, left the keys in, and the bl**dy thing went and locked itself on me! It was only thanks to the kids that I could get back in again! __________________ 2004 TDi140 Octy 2 Hatchback 1999 Tdi90 Octavia SLX Hatchback

15-04-2007, 21:38	#11
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,367 Thanks: 126 Thanked 80 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Auto-lock now standard on the 2007 Octavia? Picked up my 2007 elegance on march 1st, and it came with the 3.5 jack socket. What you say about the auto lock, do you mean does the car lock itself, then yes, the car will lock itself if the doors are not opened, (but not the boot- beware!) for 20 seconds or more. This has been a standard feature on all my Octavias (thats 7 in total ), ambientes/elegances since 2001.[/quote] By autolock, I actually meant anti-hijack.

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