SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) Owners Manual

Long cargo channelFig. 92
Open the cover: from the passenger compartment / from the lug-
gage compartment
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the through-loading bag with skis can be push-
ed.
›
To open from the passenger compartment , fold down the rear armrest
slightly » page 80 .
›
Pull handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down the cover in the
direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 92 .
›
To open from the luggage compartment , push the securing tab
B
in the di-
rection of the arrow and fold the cover with the armrest forwards.
›
To close , fold the cover and the rear armrest upwards until the stop. This
should audibly click into place.
The cover must be secured after the closing process. Ensure that the red field
above the securing tab
B
is not visible.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, through-loading bag.Removable through-loading bagFig. 93
Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as through-load-
ing bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis and poles (max. 4 pairs).
Stowing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards » Fig. 92
on page 89 .
›
Place the empty, through-loading bag in the opening in such a way that the
end of the bag with the zip is in the boot.
›
Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips
facing to the rear. into the through-loading bag and close the bag.
Securing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Tighten the strap
A
around the skis in front of the bindings » Fig. 93. The
strap must hold the skis tight.
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward » page 79.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then, fold the seat backrests back until the locking button clicks into place.
Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
WARNING■ The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed
24 kg.■
Always stow and secure the skis and the bag securely - otherwise there is
a risk of injury or accident! 
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CAUTIONNever fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - There is a risk of
damaging the through-loading bag.
Electrical sockets
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
12-volt power outlet
90
230-volt socket
90WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
There is a risk of an accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – The is a risk to life!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – The is a risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The 12-Volt sockets also work if the ignition is switched off. When leaving
the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
When using the 12-volt sockets, the following notes are to be observed.■The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
there is a risk of damage to the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt power outletFig. 94
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet: in the front centre console/ in
the boot
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
›
Touse , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 94 -
 or open the cover of the
socket » Fig. 94 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
230-volt socket
Fig. 95
Open the cover of the 230 volt
power outlet
Read and observe and on page 90 first.
The 230-volt socket has a child safety lock. When inserting the plug, the fuse
is released, the socket is activated and the warning light above the socket is
illuminates green (if this flashes red, then the socket is deactivated).
›
To use , fold up the cover of the socket in the direction of arrow » Fig. 95 and
plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket. 
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The socket may be automatically deactivated for the following reasons.
▶ Excessive current.
▶ Low battery charge state.
▶ High socket temperature.
If disabling reasons no longer exist, the socket is automatically activated.WARNING■ Make sure that no liquid or moisture enters into the socket - There is a
risk to life! If fluid does manage to get into the power socket, completely
dry out the socket before reuse.■
The child lock on the power socket is unlocked when using adapters and
extension cables which carry volts – There is a risk of injury!
■
Do no insert any objects (e.g. knitting needles) into the contacts of the
power socket – There is a risk to life!
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to 150 watt.■
The plug of the electrical appliance must be plugged in up to the stop, other-
wise the child safety lock can be unlocked and the socket may be activated but
the electric appliance is still not receiving power.
■
Do not connect bulbs with neon tubes in the socket - there is a risk of dam-
aging the lamp.
■
For appliances with an independent power source (e.g. such as notebooks),
first connect the power source itself and only after that connect the appliance.
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ashtray
91
Cigarette lighter
91
The ashtray can be used for ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like
WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!AshtrayFig. 96
Removing front ashtray / Removing rear ashtray insert
Read and observe
on page 91 first.
Removable ashtray
›
Hold the ashtray
A
(not by the lid) remove in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 96 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Ashtray with removable insert
›
To remove , open the insert of the ashtray, hold the insert in the area
B
and
remove in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 96.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 97
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 91 first.
›
To use the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing
lighter clicks out again » Fig. 97. 
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›Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.WARNING■ The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a risk of burns, fire or
damage to the vehicle interior.■
Be careful when using the cigarette lighter - There is a risk of burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Tablet holder
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching the rear headrests
92
Handle holder
93
External devices (e.g. tablet, smartphone, etc.) measuring min. 122 mm and
max. 195 mm can be secured in the support.
The maximum permissible load of the holder is 750 g.
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the holder - there is a risk of
damage or functional impairment.Attaching the rear headrestsFig. 98
Inserting: Adapter / holder
Fig. 99
Removing: Holder / adapter
Read and observe
on page 92 first.
›
To insert , attach the opened adapter to the guide rods of the front headrest
and clip in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 98 » .
›
Clip the holder in the direction of arrow
2
into the adapter.
›
To remove , pull on the securing tab
A
in direction of arrow
3
and take the
holder in direction of arrow
4
out of the adapter » Fig. 99.
›
Press the adapter and remove from the guide rods of the headrest in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
WARNINGBe careful with the adapter- otherwise there is a risk of finger injury.92Using the system

Handle holderFig. 100
Tilt and rotate holder
Fig. 101
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 92 first.
The holder may be by 30° in the direction of the arrow
1
tipped and by 360°
in the direction of arrow
2
turned » Fig. 100 .
›
To adjust the holder size , pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of ar-
row
3
and push the part
B
in the direction of arrow
4
to the desired posi-
tion » Fig. 101 .
Note
If there is no external device in the holder, then we recommend that the partB is moved down fully. Otherwise, irritating noise may occur at certain
speeds.Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment and transporting objects
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
94
Fixing nets
95
Multifunction pocket
95
Folding double hooks
96
Foldable hook
96
Fasten the flooring
96
Floor covering on both sides
96
Net on the luggage compartment cover
97
Luggage compartment cover
97
Roll-up cover
98
Storage compartment with cargo element
99
Storage compartments under the floor covering
99
Multi-function pocket
100
Class N1 vehicles
100
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to the
shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted ac-
cordingly.
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed. 
93Transport of cargo

If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele-
ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows
are not damaged by abrasive items.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elementsFig. 102
Fastening elements: Variant 1/variant 2 (G-TEC)
Fig. 103
Fastening elements: Variant 3/variant 4
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 102 and » Fig. 103
Fasteners for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes for fastening of cargo and fastening nets (in variant 1, the
rear and centre eye is additionally provided for securing the multifunction-
al bag)
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
The lashing eyelet
B
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest . 
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The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes C and Eis 350 kg.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes is D
is 150 kg.
Fixing nets
Fig. 104
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 105
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 104 and » Fig. 105
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
The maximum permissible load of each of the nets is 1.5 kg.
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor and this is in the upper
position, then the lashing eyes
E
» Fig. 103 on page 94 can be used for attach-
ing the nets.
ABCCAUTIONOn vehicles with lashing eyesD » Fig. 102 on page 94 only the cross-bag are
attached behind the seats and the floor net (the net can be attached to the
rear fastenersA
» Fig. 102 on page 94 at the rear).
Multifunction pocket
Fig. 106
Securing the multifunction pock-
et
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
The pocket » Fig. 106 can be secured to the fastening elements
A
and the
rear and centre lashing eyes
C
» Fig. 102 on page 94 .
The maximum permissible load for the bag attached to the fastening element
is 3 kg.
CAUTION
In vehicles with a variable loading floor, it is not possible to attach the bag to
the fastening elements.95Transport of cargo

Folding double hooksFig. 107
Folding double hooks
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
Folding double hooks» Fig. 107 for attaching small items of luggage, such as
bags etc. are provided on one or both sides of the luggage compartment de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle (e.g. Bags etc.).
An item of luggage with a maximum weight of 5 kg can be attached to each
side of the double hook.
Foldable hook
Fig. 108
Fold down hook
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
Foldable hooks for hanging small items of luggage, such as bags, etc., are pro- vided on both sides of the luggage compartment.
›
To the use on the lower part
A
Press the hook and pull it down in direction
of the arrow » Fig. 108.
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7 kg.
Fasten the flooringFig. 109
Fixing the floor covering: Version 1 / version 2
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
Fastening options for the flooring » Fig. 109
With the loop on a hook on the luggage compartment cover
With the hook on the frame of the luggage compartment lid
CAUTION
For version 1, the following information applies.■The hook on the luggage compartment cover is only provided for the fixing of
the floor covering, do not hang objects on it - there is a risk of damage to hook.■
The flooring must be secured on the hook only with an open boot, therefore,
before closing the lid, check to see if the flooring is attached to the hook -
there is a risk of damage to hook.
CAUTION
The floor covering can be fixed with Version 2 only if the variable loading floor
is folded in the upper position » Fig. 121 on page 101 .
Floor covering on both sides
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment. One
side is made of fabric, the other side is washable (suitable for transporting wet
or dirty items ). 
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CAUTIONThe double sided floor covering can only be used in vehicles without the varia-
ble loading floor » page 100 - There is a risk of damage to the variable loading
floor.
Net on the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 110
Net on the luggage compartment
cover
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
The net at the bottom of the luggage compartment cover » Fig. 110 is provided
for transporting light and soft items.
The maximum permissible load of the net is 1.5 kg.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 111
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 112
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 111 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter only referred to as "cover").
The cover can be removed from the vehicle and stowed behind the rear seat
backrests if required » Fig. 112. Before removing the cover, the sunshade at the
back must be rolled up » page 71.
Removing
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 111 .
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting
›
Place the fixtures
B
on the cover above the brackets
C
on the side trim
» Fig. 111 .
›
Press on the two sides to the upper side of the cover in the region of the
mounts
C
. The fixtures
B
must lock into place of the recess
C
on both
sides of the luggage compartment.
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - There is a risk of in-
jury if you brake or have a collision! 97Transport of cargo

CAUTION■Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the
height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.
Roll-up cover
Fig. 113
Roll-up cover: Pull out / roll up / remove
Fig. 114
Removing side covers / stowing foldable luggage compartment
cover
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
Extending
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
and pull it out in the direction of the arrow
1
until it clicks » Fig. 113.
Retracting
›
Push the cover in the area of handle
A
in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 113 . The cover rolls up automatically. The rolled-up cover can now be
removed.
Removing/inserting
›
Press on the side of the cross bar in the direction of arrow
3
and remove
the cover in the arrow direction
4
» Fig. 113 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Stowage
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, then the removable
roll-up luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the recesses of the lug-
gage compartment side trim.
›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 101.
›
Remove the side covers in the direction of arrows
1
» Fig. 114 .
›
Insert the front part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover under a por-
tion of the side trim
D
on the left.
›
Fold the rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction
of the arrow
2
.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the roll-up cover - there is a risk of damage
to the cover and a risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or a vehicle
collision!
Note
If you want to stow the roll-up luggage compartment cover and the roof rack
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.98Using the system