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– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
– Fold the storage compar
tment cover downwards.
Folding – Fold down the storage compartment
cover behind the rear seats
⇒
fig. 104
.
– 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. 105
.
–
Hold
the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into housing .
– Fold the storage compar
tment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage compartment cover
⇒page 89, fig. 99
.
WARNING
•
First check for yourself that the cros
s 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 the net partition behind the front seatsPulling out – Fold the rear seats forwards
⇒
page 81
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒
fig. 106
.
– 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 .
Folding – 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. 106
.
–
Hold
the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
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Fig. 106 Unrolling net parti- tion
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General Maintenance
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WARNING
•
The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the 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 forward 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 cross road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving – Fold the rear seats forwards
⇒
page 81
– Open the right rear door. – Push the net partition housing
⇒
fig. 107
in the direction of arrow
and take it out of the mounts of the rear seats in the direction of
arrow .
Installing – Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat
backrests.
– 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*DescriptionPay attention to the following points if yo
u 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.•
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 the authorised Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•
If you use other roof rack sy
stems or if the 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 attention 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 does not collide with the roof load.
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Fig. 107 Rear seats: Net partition housing
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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, which carries
out the professional fitting.
Lashing points (Octavia)Perform the assembly and the disassembly
according to the attached instructions.
Note
•
If you have any questions, plea
se contact a specialist garage.
•
The figure is not valid for an estate car.
Roof loadDistribute 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 vehicle should not be exceeded. You cannot make full use of the permissible r
oof 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 gros
s weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!•
Please note that the handling prop
erties of your ve
hicle 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. 108 Attachment points for base roof carrier
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
Cup holderCup holder in front centre consoleYou can place two cups or beve
rage cans into the recesses
⇒fig. 109
.
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. 110
- the cup holder comes
out.
– Pull the cup holder ou
t 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 might be injured
by them in the event of an accident.
Fig. 109 Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 110 Centre console at rear: Cup holder
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Note holderThe 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 96, fig. 112
.
Removing ashtray insert – Press on the ashtray insert in the area
⇒
fig. 113
(the inser t comes
out) and 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!
Fig. 111 Windscreen: Note holderFig. 112 Centre console: Front ashtray
Fig. 113 Remove front ashtray insert
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Rear ashtray - low centre consoleOpening ashtray – Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge and fold it open in the
direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 114
.
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. 115
.
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 beverage holder attached to
the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 114 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
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Fig. 115 High centre console: Rear ashtray
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- trical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter – Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
⇒
fig. 116
.
– Wait until the button jumps forward. – Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket. Using the socket – Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket. – Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
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 avoid damagi
ng the power socket.
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 244, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket
⇒
fig. 117
.
Fig. 116 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Fig. 117 Luggage compart-ment: Power socket
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– Connect the plug of the electr
ical 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 watts
. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary. The same remarks apply here as for
⇒page 98.
Further information
⇒page 244, “Accessorie
s, changes and replacement of
parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
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 sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side – Press the handle of the lid
⇒
fig. 118
- the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ page 99
Storage compartment on the driver's side
⇒page 100
Storage compartment on the dash panel*
⇒page 101
Storage compartment in front centre console*
⇒page 101
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 102
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 102
Storage compartment below front passenger seat*
⇒page 103
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 103
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 104
Storage compartment in rear centre console*
⇒page 104
Seat backrest with opening for skis*
⇒page 105
Through-loading bag*
⇒page 105
Side compartment*
⇒page 106
Storage compartment behind the rear seats* (Combi)
⇒page 107
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 107
Fig. 118 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the front passenger side
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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 sy
stem and the upholstery. Hot bever-
ages may result in burns.Cooling of storage compar
tment on front passenger
side*The storage compartment is for vehi
cles fitted with an air-condi-
tioning system with a closable air supply.– Open or close the air supply using the control dial
⇒
fig. 119
.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment. Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you close the air supply
if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.Storage compartment on the driver's side– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding
open in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 120
.
WARNING
The storage compartment mu
st always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Fig. 119 Storage compart- ment: Using cooling system
Fig. 120 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's side
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Storage compartment on the dash panel*– Press in the middle of the storage compartment
⇒
fig. 121
- the lid
folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
WARNING
•
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!•
The pull-out storage compartment mu
st always be kept closed when
driving for safety reasons.•
Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive
to heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacl
es, carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Storage compartment in front centre console*– Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area
⇒
fig. 122
- the lid opens.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!Storage net on the front centre console*
Fig. 121 Dash panel: Storage compartment
Fig. 122 Front centre console: Storage compart-ment
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Fig. 123 Front centre console: Storage net
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