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damaged or soiled. Please refer to the guidelines ⇒page 92, “Luggage
compartment”.
Folding the rear seats back into position
Folding the rear seats back into position
– Install the head restraint in the partially lifted rear seat back- rest.
– Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel ⇒fig. 68 .
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on
the rear seat backrest.
– Make sure that the red pin is covered ⇒page 89, fig. 67. – Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
WARNING
•The belts and the belt locks must
be in their original position
after folding back the rear seats and seat backrests - they must be
ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so
that no objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the
passenger compartment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury.
•Pay attention that the rear seat backresst are correctly inter-
locked. It is only then that the th ree-point seat belt for the middle
seat can reliably fulfil its function.
•Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position,
place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim
panel. Take suitable measures to prevent that the seat belt is
jammed between the seat backrest and the side trim panel is thus
damaged.
Fig. 68 Lock the seat
backrest
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Remove the rear seats
You can enlarge the luggage compartment on vehicles with
divided rear seats* by removing the rear seat.
Removing
– Fold the rear seats forwards completely
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 69
and remove the rear seats from its holder.
Installing
– Press the wire clamp in the direction of the arrow and place the seat upholstery in its holder.
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
Armrest of rear seats*
– You can fold down the armrest at the loop to enhance occu- pant comfort ⇒fig. 70 .
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only foot-
mats from the Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in
the brake system.
Fig. 69 Remove the
rear seatsFig. 70 Rear seats:
Armrest
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•Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in
the area of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be
fully depressed and are able to return unobstructed to their initial
position - risk of accident!
•There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the
pedals. You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes,
operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
Luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the interest of having good
handling characteristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the safety net* ⇒page 93.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is
produced by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy depends on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the object. The speed at which
the vehicle is travelling is in this case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unse-
cured object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corre- sponds to 20 times its own weight. This means that it results in a weight
of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet”
is flying through the interior compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
•Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them
to the lashing eyes.
•Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown
forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and
can injure the occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still
increased, if the objects which are flying around are hit by a
deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown back
can injure the occupants - hazard.
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be
affected when transporting heavy objects as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The speed and style of
driving must be adjusted accordingly.
•The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored
in such a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any
sudden driving or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
•Never drive with the boot lid sli ghtly ajar or even fully opened
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle -
risk of poisoning!
•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the
permissible gross weight of th e vehicle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
WARNING (continued)
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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 264, fig. 199 .
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for lashing small
objects.
The floor fixing net* and the installation instruction are located in a
container under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the
spare wheel.
WARNING
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way
that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
•If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing
eyes with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur
in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to
prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use
suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing
eyes.
Fig. 71 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes (Octavia)
Fig. 72 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes (Estate car)
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Note
On vehicles in the version Octavia, the top front lashing eyes are located
behind the seat backrest ⇒page 93, fig. 71 .
Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia*
Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket ⇒fig. 73 and vertical
pocket ⇒fig. 74 .
The fixing net and the installation instruction are located in a container
under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare
wheel.
WARNING
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket
with objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not
secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net
damage.
Fig. 73 Fixing net:
Horizontal pocket
Fig. 74 Fixing net:
Vertical pocket
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Fixing nets - Net programme estate car*
Fixing examples of the fixing net as pocket ⇒fig. 75 and as division of the
luggage compartment ⇒fig. 76 . The fixing net and the installation instruction are located in a container
under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare
wheel.
WARNING
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket
with objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not
secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net
damage.
Folding double hooks* (Octavia)
Fig. 75 Fixing net:
Pocket
Fig. 76 Fixing net:
Division of the luggage
compartment
Fig. 77 Luggage
compartment: Folding
double hooks
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Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags
etc. ⇒page 95, fig. 77 are provided on one or both sides of the luggage
compartment depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of
the double hook.
Folding hooks (estate car)
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are
provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 78 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
Fixing of the floor covering of the luggage
compartment
There is a loop (Octavia) or there are hooks (estate car) located on the
floor covering of the luggage compartment. You can fix the raised floor
Fig. 78 Luggage
compartment: Folding
hooks
Fig. 79 Luggage
compartment: Fixing of
the floor covering
(Octavia)
Fig. 80 Luggage
compartment: Fixing of
the floor covering
(Estate car)
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cover with a hook to the luggage compartment cover (Octavia)
⇒fig. 79 as
if one needs to reach the spare wheel or to the frame of the boot lid (estate
car) ⇒fig. 80 .
Luggage net* (Octavia)
The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
•In the luggage net you must only store objects (up to a total
weight of 1.5 kg). Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk
of injury!
•No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage
net, because they can damage the luggage net.
Luggage compartment cover* (Octavia)
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the
head restraints for storing light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if
one must transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps on the tailgate ⇒fig. 82.
– Place the cover on the side supports.
– Pull the cover out of the holder horizontally to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder and hanging the support straps
on the tailgate.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear
seat backrest.
Fig. 81 Luggage
compartment: Luggage
net
Fig. 82 Removing the
luggage compartment
cover
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A2
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WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover,
the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden
braking or the vehicle collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Luggage compartment cover (estate car)
Unrolling
– Pull the luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
as far as the stop into the secured position ⇒fig. 83.
Rolling up
– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow , the cover rolls up automatically.
Removing
– Have the luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods. Press the slider from the side in the direction of
arrow and remove the luggage compartment cover in the
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 84 .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Fig. 83 Luggage
compartment: The
luggage compartment
cover
Fig. 84 Luggage
compartment:
Removing the luggage
compartment cover
A1
A2
A3
A4
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Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and
luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects placed
in this area.
Net partition (Estate)*
Use behind the rear seats
Unrolling
– Fold down the stowage compartment cover behind the rear
seats ⇒fig. 85 .
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direction of the holders ⇒fig. 85.
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
– Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards.
Rolling up
– Fold down the stowage compartment cover behind the rear seats ⇒fig. 85 .
Fig. 85 Folding down
the stowage compart-
ment cover
Fig. 86 Unrolling net
partition
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