removing SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) User Guide

Multi-function pocketFig. 118
Multi-function pocket: Pull out / insert / push in / remove multi-
function pocket
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
The multifunction pocket (hereinafter referred to as pocket) is provided for
storing clothing and light objects with no sharp edges.
The maximum permissible load of the multifunction box is 3 kg.
Removal and fitting
›
Fold down the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 118 .
›
Grasp the rear bar
A
with both hands and withdraw the pocket in arrow di-
rection
2
.
›
Place the rear bar onto the two hooks that are folded forward in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
all the way to the stop.
Pushing in
›
Remove the rear bar of the hook in direction of arrow
4
push in the pocket
in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 118 .
›Place the rear bar against the front bar and press them together at both
ends B.›
The front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment fold back oppo-
site to the direction of arrow
1
.
Removing/inserting
›
Remove the roll-up cover » page 98.
›
Remove the pocket from the fittings in the direction of the arrow
6
» Fig. 118.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
›
Insert the end of the bar marked with 

in the right-hand mounting and the
end of the bar marked with 
 in the left-hand mounting. The arrows should
be pointing forward.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Positions of the variable loading floor
101
Fold together / fold out the variable loading floor
101
Dividing the luggage compartment
102100Using the system

Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 122
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
›
To divide , lift the variable loading floor by the handle
A
and push in the rear
edge of the variable loading floor in the grooves
B
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 122 .
The variable loading floor is secured against movements in the grooves
B
.
Folding out takes place in reverse order.
The variable loading floor is divided in the same way in the upper and lower
position.
Net partition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition
102
Removing and installing the net partition housing
103Using the net partitionFig. 123
Open part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover / release
lever
Fig. 124
Correctly secure net partition behind the front seats in the
pulled-out state
The net partition can either be pulled out and secured from behind the rear
seats or behind the front seats.
Pull out and secure the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 123 .
›
Pull out the net partition at the crossbar
C
and hook into one of the recep-
tacles
D
» Fig. 124 . 
102Using the system

›On the other side, press on the crossbar in the direction of the arrow and
hook it into the appropriate receptacle D.›
Make sure that the crossbar is firmly seated in the two mountings
D
.
›
Fold back part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 123.
Using the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 123 .
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
D
» Fig. 124 , first
on one side, then on the other side.
›
The crossbar
C
Hold in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part
A
of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 123.
Pull out and secure the net partition behind the front seats
The process is analogous to that for behind the rear seats. Before pulling out
the net partition, the rear seat backs are to be folded forwards. After rolling up
the net partition into the housing, the rear seat backs are folded back
» page 79 .
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out, push the release lever B in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 123.
Removing and installing the net partition housing
Fig. 125
Removing the net partition
housing
›
To remove , fold forwarded the rear seat backrests and open the rear right
door.
›
Push the housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove it from the
mountings in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 125 .
›To
install , insert the recesses on the housing A into the mountings on the
rear seat backrests and push the housing against the arrow 1 up to the
stop.›
Fold the rear seat backrests to their original position.
Transport on the roof rack
Fig. 126
Attachment points
Fig. 127
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roof rack
The attachment points
A
and
B
are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 126 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg. 
103Transport of cargo

A message on the screen informs about the storage of the tyre pressure val-
ues.
Note
When a warning light in the instrument cluster appears, the affected tyre
can be displayed on the infotainment » Fig. 269.Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
231
Adjusting the ready position
231
Check the setting of the standby position
232
Assembling the bar ball – Step 1
232
Assembling the bar ball – Step 2
233
Check proper fitting
233
Removing the bar ball – Step 1
233
Removing the bar ball – Step 2
234
Vertical load with mounted accessories
235
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 75 kg, Vehicles with
four-wheel drive 80 kg and G-TEC vehicles 56 kg. Other data (e.g. shown on
the nameplate of the hitch) on provides information about the test values of
the device .
WARNING■ Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.■
When the knee-joint bar is not used and properly secured in the receiving
shaft, it is damaged or incomplete, this must not be used - there is a risk of
an accident.
■
Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
Note
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the origi-
nal reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing
eye.230Driving

Assembling the bar ball – Step 2Fig. 275
Lock lock: Key Version 1 / key Version 2
Fig. 276
Place cap on the lock
Read and observe on page 230 first.
Applies to the key version 1
›
Turn key
A
in the direction of arrow
1
so that the green marking is pointing
upwards » Fig. 275 .
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Applies to key version 2
›
Turn the key
B
in the direction of arrow
3
so that the conclusions release
points down » Fig. 275.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
4
.
Applies to both key versions
›
Fit and press cap
C
onto the lock in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 276 .
›
Check that the ball rod is securely attached » page 233, Check proper fitting .
WARNINGAfter fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key. The
tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
Check proper fitting
Fig. 277
Correctly connected tow bar
Read and observe on page 230 first.
Correctly secured ball rod » Fig. 277
The ball rod does not come off the mounting recess even after strong
“shaking”.
Operating lever
A
is as far up as possible.
The release pin
B
is completely exposed (both its red and green parts are
visible).
The key is removed and the cap
C
attached to the lock.
Removing the bar ball – Step 1
Fig. 278
Remove the cap from the lock 
233Towing device and trailer

Fig. 279
Unlock lock: Key version 1 / key version 2
Read and observe
on page 230 first.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. We recommend put- ting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing the tow bar.
Applies to both key versions
›
Remove the cover
A
from the lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 278 .
Applies to key version 1
›
Insert key
B
into the lock in the direction of arrow
2
so that the green
marking is pointing upwards.
›
Turn key
B
in the direction of arrow
3
so that the red marking is pointing
upwards » Fig. 279 .
Applies to key version 2
›
Insert key
C
into the lock in the direction of arrow
4
so that the eye of the
key is pointing downwards.
›
Turn key
C
in the direction of arrow
5
so that the eye of the key is pointing
upwards » Fig. 279 .
Removing the bar ball – Step 2Fig. 280
Release ball bar
Read and observe on page 230 first.
›
Grasp the ball rod from below » Fig. 280 .
›
Push release pin
A
in the direction of arrow
1
to the stop, and simultane-
ously push operating lever
B
in the direction of arrow
2
to the stop .
The ball rod is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it does not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
›
Place the cap
4
» Fig. 270 on page 231 onto the mounting recess.
If lever
B
is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop, it will move
back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The knee-joint bar will then need to be brought into this position before the
next time it is installed » page 231, Adjusting the ready position .
The knee-joint bar must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle tool always.
WARNINGNever allow the ball rod to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
CAUTION
■ Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up-
wards - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!■
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
climb on it)!
234Driving

Remove ice and snow from the windowsFig. 284
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 244 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap and slide the scraper in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 284 .
CAUTION
■
Move the scraper in one direction only, otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the glass surface.■
Do not remove snow / ice on the surface that is soiled (e.g. pea gravel, sand,
road salt) - there is a risk of damaging the surface.
■
Remove snow / ice carefully, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the labels
that have been fitted to the vehicle by the factory.
Caring for the interior
Read and observe
and on page 244 first.
Vehicle compo- nentsCircumstancesRemedy
Natural leather /
Faux leather /
Alcantara ®
/
Material
Dust, surface
soilingVacuum cleanerStubborn stainsCleaning fluid specifically for this taskCare (natural
leather)Treat the leather periodically with a
leather protecting fluid / use a care
cream with light blocker and impregna-
tion after each cleaningCare (Alcan-
tara ®
/ material)Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning
glove”
Remove pills from materials with a
brushPlastic partsSoilingWater, slightly damp cloth or sponge, if
necessary cleaners specifically for this
purposeWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purposeCovers on electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingCleaners specifically for this purposeSeat belts » Soilingsoft cloth and mild soap solution a)a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
WARNING■
Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Natural leather /Faux leather / Alcantara ®
/ material
■ Avoid standing for lengthy periods in bright sunlight, and protect the mate-
rials by covering to prevent them from fading.
■ Remove fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish and similar) as
soon as possible. 247Care and maintenance

Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date,
the correct function of the device is not guaranteed.WARNINGAlways properly secure the fire extinguisher, there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 302
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment variant, the vehicle tool kit may not contain all
of the following components.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
12345678910WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission select 1. gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
›
Take out the emergency or spare wheel » page 267.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 267or caps» page 268 .
›
Loosen the wheel bolts » page 269 » . 
266Do-it-yourself

›Jack up the vehicle
» page 269 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 269.
›
Replace the wheel trim » page 267and caps» page 268 .
When fitting a wheel with unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of ro-
tation is correct » page 261.
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.
WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – There is a risk of an injury.■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - There is a
risk of an accident.
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure with a locking screw.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with
vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 229 .
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
WARNINGTightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 303
Take out the wheel
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with special bolt
B
» Fig. 303 .
Take out the wheel
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Remove locking
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 303 .
›
Unscrew the screw
B
in direction of arrow
2
and remove the wheel.
Store wheel away
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw in nut
B
in the opposite direction to arrow
2
» Fig. 303 .
›
Insert locking
A
in the opposite direction to which arrow
1
is pointing.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
Full wheel trim
Remove trim
›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims on the edge of the full
wheel trim. 
267Emergency equipment, and self-help

Front towing eyeFig. 312
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 312 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 312 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.Towing eye rearFig. 313
Remove cap / install towing eye - Variant 1
Fig. 314
Remove cap / install towing eye - Variant 2
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 313 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To install , screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 313» Fig. 314 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
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