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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 boot lid ⇒fig. 83 .
– 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 suppo rt straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat back-
rest.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if th ere 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 obje cts placed in this area.
Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Luggage compartment cover (estate car)
Fig. 83 Removing the
luggage compartment
cover
A1
A2
A2A1
Fig. 84 Luggage
compartment: The
luggage compartment
cover
Fig. 85 Luggage
compartment: Removing
the luggage compart-
ment cover
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Unrolling
– Pull the luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow as far as the stop into the secured position ⇒fig. 84 .
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 si de in the direction of arrow and
remove the luggage compartment cover in the direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 85 .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and luggage
compartment cover are not damaged as a re sult 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. 86 .
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direc- tion of the holders ⇒fig. 86 .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forward.
A1
A2
A3
A4Fig. 86 Folding down the
stowage compartment
cover
Fig. 87 Unrolling net
partition
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– 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. 86 .
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mount ⇒fig. 87 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover ⇒page 81, fig. 84 .
WARNING
•First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its
function.
Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒page 73
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing ⇒fig. 88 .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
Rolling up
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mount ⇒fig. 88 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
AC
AC
AB
AC
Fig. 88 Unrolling net
partition
AAAB
AC
AC
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WARNING
•The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the rear seats and seat backre sts - they must be ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment ca n slide into the passenger compart-
ment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its
function.
•First check for yourself that the cros s road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housing
Removing
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒page 73
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the net partition housing ⇒fig. 89 in the direction of arrow
and take it out of the mounts of the rear seat backrests in the direc-
tion of the arrow . Installing
– Position the net partition housing in
to the mounts of the seat backrest.
– Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow
as far as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
The roof rack*
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items
on the roof of your vehicle:
•A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why
you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda
Auto a.s.
•The base carrier is the basis for a comple te roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes,
surfboards, skis and boats.
•The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•If you use other roof rack systems or if th e roof bars are not properly fitted, then
any damage which may result to your ca r is not covered by the warranty agree-
ments. It is therefore essential to pay atte ntion to the fitting instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system.
•On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
•Ensure that the opened boot lid do es not collide with the roof load.
AC
Fig. 89 Rear seats: Net
partition housing
AA
A1
A2
A1
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For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a specialist garage if hasn't been fitted onto an estate
car at the works.
Lashing points (Octavia)
Fitting
– Insert the attachment points of th e roof rack into the mounts of the
body so that the pins of the attachment points grasp into the holes of
the body.
Note
•Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
attached instructions.
•If you have any questions, plea se contact a specialist garage.
•The figure is not valid for an estate car.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicl e should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capa city. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
•The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
•You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area -
risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the
speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Fig. 90 Attachment
points for base roof
carrier
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Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beve rage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 91 .
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Cup holder in rear centre console*
– Press on the panel in the area ⇒fig. 92 - the cup holder comes out.
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.
– Adjust the cup holder by moving the locking plate .
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You migh t be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Fig. 91 Front centre
console: Cup holder
Fig. 92 Centre console at
rear: Cup holder
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Note holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for atta ching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to ⇒page 87, fig. 94 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the ashtray insert in the area (the insert comes out) and you can take it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - low centre console
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge and fold it open in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 95 .
Fig. 93 Windscreen:
Note holder
Fig. 94 Centre console:
Front ashtray
AA
AB
Fig. 95 Low centre
console: Rear ashtray
AA
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Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direc-
tion.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - high centre console*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area ⇒fig. 96 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover and pull it out. Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
There is a drinks can hold
er attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on th e cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 97 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
AB
Fig. 96 High centre
console: Rear ashtray
AA
AB
Fig. 97 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical a ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette li ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power sockets.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicl e - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, chan ges and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 98 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watt s. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 88.
Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 90
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 91
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 91
Fig. 98 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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WARNING
•Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-
dent!
•Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the br akes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front
passenger side
– Press the handle of the lid ⇒fig. 99 - the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
There is a holder for a pen and note book on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
•Do not place any beverages into the cup holder while driving. Spilled
beverages can damage the electrical system and the upholstery. Hot bever-
ages may result in burns.
Stowage compartment in front centre console*⇒ page 92
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 92
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 93
Stowage compartment below front passenger
seat*⇒page 93
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 93
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*⇒page 94
Seat backrest with opening for skis*⇒page 95
Through-loading bag*⇒page 97
Side compartment*⇒page 98
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats
(estate car)⇒page 98
Clothes hooks*⇒page 98
Fig. 99 Dash panel:
Storage compartment on
the front passenger side
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