fold SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Owner's Guide

Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover and roof racksFig. 90
Removing the side covers/stowing roof racks properly
Fig. 91
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover/stowing roof racks and
roll-up luggage compartment cover properly
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, the removed roll-up lug-
gage compartment cover and the roof racks can be stowed in the recesses of the
luggage compartment side trim.
Stowing the roof racks
›
Fold the variable loading floor in the upper position » page 101.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 90 .
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side trim.
›
Insert the rear roof rack
B
into the rear recesses of the side trim.
›Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction of
the arrow 1.›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 100.
Stowing the roll-up luggage compartment cover
›
Fold the variable loading floor in the upper position » page 101.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 90 .
›
Insert the front part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover under a portion
of the side trim
D
» Fig. 91 on the left.
›
Fold the rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 90 .
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 100.
When stowing both the roof rack and the roll-up luggage compartment cover, the
rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover should overlap the rear roof
rack » Fig. 91 .
Note
■
Before stowing the roof rack, pull out the key from the carrier, otherwise it
could be damaged.■
The keys to the roof rack can be stowed in the recess
C
» Fig. 90 .
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97Seats and useful equipment

Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)Fig. 94
Multifunctional pocket: withdrawing / sliding in
Fig. 95
Remove multifunction box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
The multifunction box under the roll-up luggage compartment cover is provided
for the storage of clothing and light objects with no sharp edges.
Extending
›
Fold down the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compart- ment » page 94 .
›
Grasp the rear bar
A
» Fig. 94 with both hands and withdraw the complete
pocket in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Place the rear bar onto the two hooks that are folded forward in the direction of
the arrow
2
all the way to the stop.
Pushing in
›
Remove the rear bar from the hook in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 94 .
›
Push in the complete multifunction box in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›Place the rear bar against the front bar and press them together at both endsB.›
Fold back the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Removing/inserting
›
Remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover » page 96.
›
Remove the multifunction box from the receptacle in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 95 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
›
When inserting, push the end of the bar marked   into the right receptacle and
the end of the bar marked   into the left receptacle. The arrows should be
pointing forward » Fig. 95.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the multifunction box is 3 kg.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Positions of the variable loading floor
100
Fold up variable loading floor
101
Dividing the luggage compartment
101
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. For the trans- port of heavy loads, adjust the variable loading floor in the lower posi-
tion » page 100 .
Note
The space below the variable loading floor can be used for stowing objects, for
example, the removed roll-up luggage compartment cover, roof cross bars,
etc. » page 97 .
99Seats and useful equipment

Positions of the variable loading floorFig. 96
Set variable loading floor to the upper position / variable loading
floor in the upper position
Fig. 97
Set variable loading floor to the lower position / variable loading
floor in the lower position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 99.
The variable loading floor can be set to the upper or lower position.
Set to the upper position
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 96 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor about 20 cm, pull it to yourself and raise it in the
direction of the arrow
1
to the level of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
until it clicks.
After an audible click, the variable loading floor can be stowed in the upper posi-
tion by pushing it forward.
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to store away objects.
Set into the lower position›
Check that there are no objects in the space under the variable loading floor.
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 97 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor about 10 cm in the direction of the arrow
2
and
pull it back in the direction of the arrow
3
.
The variable loading floor moves automatically to the lower position where it can
be stored by pressing it forward.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both positions » page 101 or used
for dividing the luggage compartment » page 101.
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100Using the system

Fold up variable loading floorFig. 98
fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 99
Variable load floor when folded: in the lower position / in the upper
position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in the lower and the upper posi-
tion » Fig. 99 .
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 98 and lift in
the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 100
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor in the
lower and upper position.
›
Raise the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 100 .
›
Push the rear edge of the variable loading floor into the grooves
B
in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
The variable loading floor is secured against movements in the grooves
B
.
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Net partition (Octavia Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Using the net partition behind the rear seats
102
Using the net partition behind the front seats
103
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
103
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101Seats and useful equipment

WARNING■Check that the crossbar of the net partition is hung firmly into the recepta-
cles D » Fig. 101 on page 102 and C » Fig. 103 on page 103.■
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 locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud-
den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can the
seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.

Using the net partition behind the rear seats
Fig. 101
Folding out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover/net par-
tition behind the rear seats in the pulled-out state
Fig. 102
Net partition: Release lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 101.
Extending
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 101.
›
Pull out the net partition at the upper crossbar
B
from the housing
C
.
›
Hook the crossbar into one of the receptacles
D
.
›
On the other side, press on the crossbar and hook it into the appropriate recep-
tacle
D
.
If the cross-bar is hooked into the receptacle
D
for example, the press on the
cross bar in the direction of arrow 1 and insert into the receptacle to the right
D
.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite di-
rection of the arrow.
Retracting
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 101.
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
D
, first on one side,
then on the other side.
›
Hold the crossbar
B
in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing
C
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite di-
rection of the arrow.
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out of the housing, push the release lev- er E in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 102.
Note
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, the roll-up luggage compart-
ment cover can be removed » page 96.
102Using the system

Using the net partition behind the front seatsFig. 103
Net partition behind the front
seats in the pulled-out state
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 101.
Extending
›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 78.
›
Pull out the net partition at the upper crossbar
A
from the housing
B
» Fig. 103 .
›
Hook the crossbar into one of the receptacles
C
.
›
On the other side, press on the crossbar and hook it into the appropriate recep-
tacle
C
.
If the crossbar is hooked into the receptacle
C
to the left for example, then press
on the crossbar in the direction of the arrow 1 and insert into the receptacle
C
to
the right.
Retracting
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
C
, first on one side,
then on the other side.
›
Hold the crossbar
A
in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing
B
without being damaged.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original positions » page 78.
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out of the housing, push the release lev-
er E in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 102 on page 102.

Removing and refitting the net partition housingFig. 104
Rear seats: Removing the net
partition housing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 101.
Removing
›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 78.
›
Open the rear right door » page 40.
›
Push the net partition housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove it
from the mounts on the right seat backrests in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 104 .
Installing
›
Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear seat backrests.
›
Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 104 as far as the stop.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original positions » page 78.
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Roof rack system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
104
Roof load
105
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103Seats and useful equipment

The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust, tar,
soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to the
paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect can be.
High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, accentuate this
caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end of
the winter.WARNING■ When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking sys-
tem can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!■
Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 203.
Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush . Work
from the top to the bottom – starting with the roof.
Only use a car shampoo for stubborn dirt.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois leath- er.
CAUTION■ When washing the car by hand, protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged
metal parts (e.g. when cleaning the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings
or the wheel trims, etc.) - There is a risk of cuts!■
Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.

Automatic car wash systems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 203.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilting
roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler, roof
rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car
wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
WARNINGFold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system. Never manually fold in electric exterior mirrors
- always use the electric controls.

Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 203.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for use
of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pressure
used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft materials
such as rubber hoses or insulation material. 
204General Maintenance

Regular and proper care helps to ensure efficiency and to maintain the value of
your vehicle.
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories. These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the package
must be observed.WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to
the instructions.■
Always store vehicle care products safely, in particular out of the reach of
children – risk of poisoning!
CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.■
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe pol-
ish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possible.
■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature in-
side the vehicle is high.
■
Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dash panel – there is a risk of dam-
age to the dash panel.
■
Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
dows and in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windscreen or near the
window aerial. These may get damaged.
■
Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface of
the panelling.
■
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
For the sake of the environment
Used vehicle care product cans represent hazardous waste that is harmful to the
environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regula-
tions.NoteDue to the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any potential prob-
lems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we recommend
that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by a ŠKODA service partner.
Natural leather
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 208.
Leather is a natural material with specific properties, and requires regular clean-
ing and maintenance.
Depending on the amount of wear-and-tear, the leather should be cleaned on a
regular basis.
Dust and dirt in the pores and folds act as abrasive materials. This leads to severe corrosion and the premature brittleness of the leather surface.
We recommend that you remove dust regularly and at short intervals using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a water-dampened cotton or woollen cloth and
then dry with a clean, dry cloth »
.
Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2 table-
spoons of neutral soap to 1 litre of water).
To remove stains , use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.
Treat the leather regularly and at suitable intervals using a suitable leather care
product.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and that
no water gets into the seams. Otherwise, the leather could become brittle or
cracked.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods, protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it. 
209Vehicle care

WARNING■When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive gas
mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with a metal object
or cable) creates a short circuit - risk of melting the lead bars, and risk of ex-
plosion, battery fire and acid splashes.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the engine,
the ignition and all electrical components and disconnect the negative termi-
nal (-) on the battery.
CAUTION
Improper handling of the battery can lead to damage occurring. We recommend
having all work on the vehicle battery carried out by a specialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The vehicle battery must only be disconnected if the ignition is switched off,
otherwise the vehicle's electrical system (electronic components) can be dam-
aged. When disconnecting the battery from the electrical system, first of all dis-
connect the negative terminal (-) of the battery, followed by the positive terminal
(+).■
When connecting the battery to the electrical system, first of all connect the
positive terminal (+) of the battery, followed by the negative terminal (-). Under no
circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly – risk of a cable fire.
■
Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork – risk of
damage to the paintwork.
■
Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the vehicle battery
housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.
■
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will
discharge. This is because certain electrical components consume electricity (e. g.
control units) also in idle state. Prevent the battery from discharging by discon-
necting the battery's negative terminal (-) or continuously charging the battery
with a very low charging current.
■
If the vehicle is frequently used for making short trips, the vehicle battery will
not have time to charge up sufficiently and may discharge.
For the sake of the environmentA vehicle battery that has been removed is a special type of hazardous waste.
These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regulations.
Note
You should replace batteries older than 5 years.
Opening the cover
Fig. 187
Engine compartment: Polyester
cover of vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 224.
The battery is located in the engine compartment - in some models, underneath apolyester cover » Fig. 187.
›
Fold out the cover on the battery in the direction of the arrow.
The battery cover is installed in reverse order.
The edge of the polyester battery cover is inserted between the battery and the
side wall of the battery cover when working on the battery.
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225Inspecting and replenishing

›The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› The spare wheel is mounted.
› One wheel per axle was changed.
For vehicles with Infotainment 1)
it can be determined which tyres should be
checked » Manual Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (key CAR) .WARNING■
When the warning light  illuminates, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressure.■
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the  may light up after a delay, or not at all.
CAUTION
■
The tyre control display does therefore not replace the regular tyre inflation
pressure control, as the system cannot detect an even loss of pressure.■
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss, e.g. in
case of sudden tyre damage. In this case carefully bring the vehicle to a standstill
without sudden steering movements or sharp braking.
■
To ensure a proper functioning of the tyre control display, it is necessary to re-
peat the basic setting every 10000 km or once a year.
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Spare wheel
Fig. 192
Luggage compartment: Spare
wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 228.
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt » Fig. 192.
Take out wheel
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Raise the floor covering in the boot » page 99.
›
Remove the box with the tool kit.
›
Pull out safety lock
1
» Fig. 192 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Unscrew the
2
bolt in a counterclockwise direction.
›
Remove the wheel.
Store wheel away
›
Place the replaced wheel into the spare wheel well with the wheel rim pointing
downward.
›
Screw in bolt
2
» Fig. 192 in a clockwise direction, until the wheel is secure.
›
Insert safety lock
1
» Fig. 192 in the opposite direction to which the arrow is
pointing.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back into the spare wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor covering in the boot » page 99.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Install a wheel having the appropriate version and dimensions as soon as possi-
ble.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted to the
vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used briefly in the
event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of driving is adop-
ted »
.
Temporary spare wheel
A yellow warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. › The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
› Be specially attentive when driving.
› The inflation pressure for the temporary spare wheel is identical to the maxi-
mum inflation pressure of the standard tyres.
› Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage, as it
is not intended for long-term use. 

1)
Does not apply to vehicles with the Infotainment Blues and Swing system.
232General Maintenance