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Folding double hooks* (Octavia)Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc. are
provided on one or both sides of the luggage compartment depending on the equip-
ment installed in the vehicle fig. 68 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg ca n be attached to each side of the double
hook.Folding hooks (Combi)Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 69 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartmentFig. 70 Luggage compartment: Fixing of the floor covering Octavia / CombiThere is a loop (Octavia) or there are hook s (Combi) located on the floor covering of
the luggage compartment. You can fix the raised floor cover with a hook to the luggage
compartment cover (Octavia) fig. 70 - left, as if one needs to reach the spare wheel
or to the frame of the boot lid (Combi) fig. 70 - right.Luggage net* (Octavia)The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
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In the storage net you must only stow objects (up to a total weight of 1.5 kg).
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
Fig. 68 Luggage compartment: Folding
double hooksFig. 69 Luggage compartment: folding
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Fig. 71 Luggage compartment: Luggage
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No objects with sharp edges should be stowed 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 fig. 72 .
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– 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 boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if ther e 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.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Fig. 73 Luggage compartment: foldable lugg age compartment cover / removing foldable
luggage compartment coverPulling out– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow as far as the
stop into the secured position fig. 73 .Folding– Press the cover in the handle area in di rection of arrow , the cover rolls up auto-
matically.Removing– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow and taking it out
by moving it in direction of arrow .
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 72 Removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
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– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
– Fold the storage compartment cover downwards.Folding– Fold down the storage compartment cover behind the rear seats page 79,
fig. 76 .
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on th e one side then on the other side and take
the cross rod out of the mounts .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up slowly and
without damage into housing .
– Fold the storage compartment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover page 78, fig. 73 .
WARNING
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First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
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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 luggage net partition behind the front seatsPulling out– Fold the rear seats forwards page 72.
– Pull the luggage net partition at the bracket out of the housing fig. 77 .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forwards.
– 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 mounts fig. 77 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up slowly
and without damage into the housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
WARNING
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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.
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The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden
braking - risk of injury!
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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. 84 .Removing ashtray– Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direction.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. 85 .Removing ashtray insert– Press the cover of the ashtray do wn 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!
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 86 .
– 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 electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
WARNING
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Take care when using the cigarette ligh ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
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The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition 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 socket.
Note
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Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
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Further information page 214, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 87 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the
process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for page 85, “Cigarette lighter*, power sockets”.
Fig. 86 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: Power
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The storage compartment is not a substi tute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
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The pull-out storage compartment must always be kept closed when
driving for safety reasons.
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Do not put any highly inflammable obje cts or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, spra ys, spectacles, 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. 92 - the
lid opens.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitu te for the ashtray and must also not
be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Storage net on the front centre console*The storage net in the front center console fig. 93 is designed for the transport of
smaller objects.
WARNING
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In the storage net you must only stow objects (up to a total weight of 0.5 kg).
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
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No objects with sharp edges should be stowed in the luggage net, because
they can damage the luggage net.
Storage compartment for spectacles*– Press on the lid of the stowage comp artment, the stowage compartment opens
downwards fig. 94 .
Fig. 92 Front centre console: Storage
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netFig. 94 Detail of the headliner: Storage
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On vehicles fitted with a luggage net partition, guide the securing strap around the
housing when the net partition is rolled up . After fixing the luggage net partition in
place, it is not longer possible to unroll the luggage net partition.
WARNING
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After placing skis into the through-lo ading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap .
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The strap must hold the skis tight.
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Make sure that the strap holds the skis in front of the binding (see also
imprint on the removeable through-loading bag).Note
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The through-loading bag is foreseen for four pairs of skis. The total weight of the
skis which are transported must not exceed 17 kg.
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You must put the skis and the sticks in the through-loading bag with the tips facing
the rear.
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If there are several pairs of skis in the th rough-loading bag, ensure that the bindings
are positioned at the same height.
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Carefully fold the empty (dry) through-loading bag together, place it in the luggage
compartment and secure it to prevent it sl ipping. The through-loading bag must never
be folded together or stowed when moist.
Side compartment*
– You can open the compartment by turnin g the locks in the direction of arrow.
The CD changer* is housed in this compartment.Storage compartment behind the rear seats* (Combi)Removing– First remove the foldable luggage compartment cover page 78.
– Grasp the housing with both hands and remove it by pulling in direction of arrow fig. 103 .Installing– Push the housing up to the stop into the catch.
– Re-insert the foldable luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the stowage
compartment. In the event of a vehicle collision heavy objects could be thrown
out of the compartment - risk of injuries! For this reason, the front part of the
luggage compartment cover must always cover over the stowage
compartment.
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Fig. 103 Removing the stowage
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Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the headliner
above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
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Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
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Use the hooks for hanging only light item s of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edge d objects in the pockets.
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The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
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Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button page 95, fig. 106 .Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
  page 95, fig. 106. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)Description
The Climatic is a combined coolin g and heating system. It makes it
possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the
year.Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is operating
properly. The cooling only operates if button
page 98, fig. 107 is pressed, and the
following conditions are met:
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engine running,
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outside temperature above approx. +2°C and
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blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the
windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculat ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect  .
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the
air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example when getting
out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
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For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
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You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mo de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
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We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
Using the systemFig. 107 Climatic: Control elementsSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 107 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po sitions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supp ly, use the button - recirculated air
mode page 100.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 94.switching cooling on and off– Press the button fig. 107 . The warning light lights up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The warning light in the button goes out.Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 59, “Rear window heater”.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)– Press the button in order to direct ly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventilation. Further information page 104, “Auxiliary
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*”.
The set temperature will be automatica lly maintained other than when the
control dial is on the extreme right or extreme left position:
Extreme right position - full heating,
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Extreme left position - full cooling,
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The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.Note
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The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side windows.
No warm air will be fed to the footwell. Th is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.
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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
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If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
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