what is wrong?

mike_24 · 22-06-2005, 17:53

hello there! i just bought an acty II 2.0TDI Sport, the only extra that i didnt put on it was the GPS...it has everything, and there is where the problems begin

first when i try to program the automatic sits and mirrows after I do that I allways insert the profile on memory ex: buton number 1, than I do it the same for my girlfrind profile and put it on memory number 2, the problem is when I load my profile, the right mirrow never goes to where I left it!!!! why???? and the same goes the my girlfriends profile!

oh also the coming home feature is not work properly lol cause when program it just to stay on for 10 secs it wont work but if i reset from factury settings it works fine

but i want to change it!! its too much time on.... can any one help me??? please plase please

mdk1 · 22-06-2005, 18:01

Hi Mike welcome, Can't help you with your problems. Mine dosn't have all your toys

I'm sure someone will be along with some help

.

tonygriffiths · 23-06-2005, 01:44

Although it’s of no direct help I think the underlying reason why so many of the computer parameters are difficult to set (on many modern cars, not just those by Skoda) is the syntax of the handbook. In Skoda’s case it reads as though put together by a Slovakian who might both speak and write excellent English - but who is not a native-born speaker and has not grasped the nuances of expression we all take for granted. Where a simple, straightforward explanation is required he (or she) manages only to confuse the issue by the use of overblown, inexact and often rambling sentences. If a simple-to-follow, logical sequence of operations is required instead of explaining this by the use of one or two “worked examples” every possible combination is covered, linked (of course) to an obligatory “safety lecture” in case anyone sues. Naturally, in trying to cover their backs, the company achieves exactly the opposite effect to the one intended – a difficult-to-follow handbook that will, sooner or later, be the direct cause of an accident because it has been either misunderstood - or more likely thrown aside as being impossible to decode. .

***ncarring*** · 23-06-2005, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonygriffiths

the use of overblown, inexact and often rambling sentences...

Are you trying to say the handbook isn't very well written, Tony?

Farmer · 24-06-2005, 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonygriffiths

Although it’s of no direct help I think the underlying reason why so many of the computer parameters are difficult to set (on many modern cars, not just those by Skoda) is the syntax of the handbook. In Skoda’s case it reads as though put together by a Slovakian who might both speak and write excellent English - but who is not a native-born speaker and has not grasped the nuances of expression we all take for granted. Where a simple, straightforward explanation is required he (or she) manages only to confuse the issue by the use of overblown, inexact and often rambling sentences. If a simple-to-follow, logical sequence of operations is required instead of explaining this by the use of one or two “worked examples” every possible combination is covered, linked (of course) to an obligatory “safety lecture” in case anyone sues. Naturally, in trying to cover their backs, the company achieves exactly the opposite effect to the one intended – a difficult-to-follow handbook that will, sooner or later, be the direct cause of an accident because it has been either misunderstood - or more likely thrown aside as being impossible to decode. .

couldn't have put it better myself

I still don't know weather to press lock once or twice for maximum protection !!!

Octy-KUT · 24-06-2005, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Farmer

I still don't know weather to press lock once or twice for maximum protection !!!

Once - twice disables the deadlocks

**TaviaRS** · 24-06-2005, 11:49

Only if you hit it the second time within 2 seconds of the first.

Tried it tthis morning, it is the other way round to what mine says in the manual

agent006 · 24-06-2005, 15:53

My manual says wthin 20 seconds.

WW_VRS · 24-06-2005, 18:04

It just isn't clear-like

DangerMouse · 25-06-2005, 06:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octy-KUT

Once - twice disables the deadlocks

Really? Oops.... It make a nice safe soudning noise though

Why would anyone want to disable the deadlocks anyway?!

22-06-2005, 17:53	#1
mike_24 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: lisboa Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what is wrong? hello there! i just bought an acty II 2.0TDI Sport, the only extra that i didnt put on it was the GPS...it has everything, and there is where the problems begin first when i try to program the automatic sits and mirrows after I do that I allways insert the profile on memory ex: buton number 1, than I do it the same for my girlfrind profile and put it on memory number 2, the problem is when I load my profile, the right mirrow never goes to where I left it!!!! why???? and the same goes the my girlfriends profile! oh also the coming home feature is not work properly lol cause when program it just to stay on for 10 secs it wont work but if i reset from factury settings it works fine but i want to change it!! its too much time on.... can any one help me??? please plase please

22-06-2005, 18:01	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,696 Thanks: 95 Thanked 84 Times in 72 Posts	Hi Mike welcome, Can't help you with your problems. Mine dosn't have all your toys I'm sure someone will be along with some help . __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

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agent006 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My manual says wthin 20 seconds. __________________ Posted using 100% recylced electrons.

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23-06-2005, 01:44	#3
tonygriffiths Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Although it’s of no direct help I think the underlying reason why so many of the computer parameters are difficult to set (on many modern cars, not just those by Skoda) is the syntax of the handbook. In Skoda’s case it reads as though put together by a Slovakian who might both speak and write excellent English - but who is not a native-born speaker and has not grasped the nuances of expression we all take for granted. Where a simple, straightforward explanation is required he (or she) manages only to confuse the issue by the use of overblown, inexact and often rambling sentences. If a simple-to-follow, logical sequence of operations is required instead of explaining this by the use of one or two “worked examples” every possible combination is covered, linked (of course) to an obligatory “safety lecture” in case anyone sues. Naturally, in trying to cover their backs, the company achieves exactly the opposite effect to the one intended – a difficult-to-follow handbook that will, sooner or later, be the direct cause of an accident because it has been either misunderstood - or more likely thrown aside as being impossible to decode. .

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