SKODA OCTAVIA 2012 3.G / (5E) Repair Manual

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
60
Electrically adjusting the front seats
60
Memory function of the power seat
61
Memory function of the remote control key
61
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car.
■
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system –
risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 154, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.■
At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match
the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to passengers.
■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■
The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering
wheel, and a distance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag. The front passenger must maintain a dis-
tance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum dis-
tance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you
– hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seated position in the seat
memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat back-
rest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each new driver seat and external mirror position that is saved will overwrite
the existing setting.
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Manually adjusting the front seatsFig. 44
Controls for manual seat adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 59.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 44 in the direction of the arrow 1 and push the seat in
the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Again push/pull the lever
B
» Fig. 44 in the direction of one of the arrows 2.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Relieve any pressure from the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel
C
» Fig. 44 in the direction of the arrow 3.
Adjusting lumbar support
›
Push the lever
D
» Fig. 44 in the direction of one of the arrows 4
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Electrically adjusting the front seatsFig. 45
Controls for the electric seat adjustment I
Fig. 46
Controls for the electric seat adjustment II
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 59.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 46 .
Set the height of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 46 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 46 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Push the switch
C
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows 6 » Fig. 46 .
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Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support›Push the switch A » Fig. 45 in the region of one of the arrows 2.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support›
Push the switch
A
» Fig. 45 in the region of one of the arrows 1.
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 61 or the remote control key » page 61.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Memory function of the power seat
Fig. 47
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi- tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but-
tons
B
» Fig. 47 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 58.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 47 .
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the SET button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›Switch on the ignition.›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 47 .
›
Move the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control into position  » page 58 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position » page 58.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
›
Tap the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 47 when the ignition is switched off
and the driver's door is opened.
›
Press down on the desired memory button
B
when the ignition is switched on
and the driver's door is closed.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
Note
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side for
reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 59.
The automatic storage function of the driver's seat and exterior mirrors position
when locking the vehicle can be activated in the memory of the remote control
key.
When this function is activated, each time the vehicle is locked, the current posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key. After subsequently unlocking the vehicle with the same key,the driver's seat and the exterior mirrors assume the positions stored in the
memory of this key.
This function can also be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Bedienung-
sanleitung Infotainment, chapter operating instructions for Infotainment Setting
vehicle systems (CAR button). 
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Activating the function›Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 47 on page 61. After the seat has
assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press the but-
ton 
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal. The seat and exterior mirror settings are not saved in the memory of the key,
which is already saved in the memory button.
The seat can be adjusted to the required position if necessary » page 60.
After locking the vehicle, the current positions of the driver's seat and the exter-
nal mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key.
Deactivating the function
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A

» Fig. 47 on page 61. At the same time, press
the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button  on the remote control
key.
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Seat heaters
Fig. 48
Heating: Front seats/ rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the two outer rear seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Switching on›
Press the button  or 
» Fig. 48 .
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity - level 3, which is indicated by three of the warning lights underneath theswitch » Fig. 48 -  or in the button » Fig. 48 -  lighting up.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu- lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights underneath/in the switch.
WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour- ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 164, Fabric covers on electrically
heated seats .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 180,
Automatic load deactivation .■
If the heaters for the rear seats are set to the highest intensity - level 3, they
are automatically switched over to level 2 after 10 minutes.
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Head restraintsFig. 49
Head restraint: front/rear
Setting height
›
Hold the front head restraints on the sides with both hands, press and hold the
safety button
A
» Fig. 49 and move the head restraints into position.
›
Hold the rear head restraints on the sides with both hands and move them up-
wards » Fig. 49 .
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety button
1
with
one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand.
Removing/installing
Only the real head restraints may be removed.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 49 , simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening
2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head restraint.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants » page 139, Correct seated position .
WARNING■
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Note
The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.
Rear seats
Seat backrest
Fig. 50
Seat backrest: Locking/unlocking
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backrests forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles with
divided rear seats.
Folding forward
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
. 
1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed
before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that
they are not be damaged or soiled.
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›Push the lever A
» Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Folding backwards›
Hold the rear outer seat belt
C
» Fig. 50 against the side trim panel.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment if
there is sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Rear armrest
Fig. 51
Rear seats: Armrest
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 51 and fold the arm rest forwards in the direction of
the arrow.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 69.
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Boot
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Boot light
65
Fastening elements
65
Folding double hooks
66
Fixing nets
66
Fixing floor covering of the boot
66
Luggage net
67
Boot cover
67
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets » page 65.
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 is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds 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 “object” flies through the interior com-partment and hits an occupant.
WARNING■ Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants - danger of
death! 
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WARNING (Continued)■Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced –
risk of accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
■
The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 140, Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats .
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the luggage compartment!
CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:■
heating elements in the rear window;
■
Elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 182
, Tyre life .
Boot light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 64.
The light switches on/off when the boot lid is opened or closed.
NoteIf the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.
Fastening elements
Fig. 52
Luggage compartment: Lashing
eyes and fastening elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
The boot provides the following fastening elements » Fig. 52.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements and eyes for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes A is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Note
The upper front lashing eye is located underneath the folding rear seat backrest.
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Folding double hooksFig. 53
Luggage compartment: Folding
double hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The folding double hook is used to affix small items of luggage, e.g. bags.
The folding double hook can be located on either of the two sides of the luggage
compartment, according to the model.
CAUTION
An item of luggage with a maximum weight of 5 kg can be attached to each side
of the double hook.
Fixing nets
Fig. 54
Example for fixing nets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
Examples for attaching the fixing nets » Fig. 54.
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.■Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net.

Fixing floor covering of the boot
Fig. 55
Luggage compartment: fixing
the floor covering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
A loop is located on the floor covering of the boot.
When handling the spare wheel, for example, you can raise the floor covering andfix it to a hook at the luggage compartment cover using the loop » Fig. 55.
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Luggage netFig. 56
Luggage compartment: Luggage
net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The luggage net is located on the underside of the luggage compartment cover.
The net is designed for transporting lighter objects.
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg in the net. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage net, as they can
damage the luggage net.
Boot coverFig. 57
Removing/installing the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 58
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
Removing
›
Unhook the support straps
1
» Fig. 57 .
›
On the underside of the cover, in the area between the holders, press
2
.
›
Remove the cover.
Install
›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
The mounts of the cover
3
» Fig. 57 must be positioned above the holders
2
of the side trim panel.
›
Press on the upper side of the cover so that the mounts fully interlock in the
holders.
›
Hook the support straps
1
on the boot lid.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest » Fig. 58.
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WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something.
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The following guidelines must be observed. ■ The mounts of the cover
3
» Fig. 57 must be interlocked in the holders of the
side trim panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Roof rack system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
69
Roof load
69WARNING■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached – risk of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed musttherefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.■If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. Therefore ob-
serve the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are observed.■
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
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