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– Pull the luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
⇒page 72, fig. 56 .
– Hang the luggage compartment cover in the recesses on the side of the luggage compartment.
– Have the luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods. Press the slider from the side in the direction of
arrow and remove the luggage compartment cover in the
direction of arrow .
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and
luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects placed
in this area.
Net partition (Estate)*
Use behind the rear seats
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover,
the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden
braking or the vehicle collides with something.
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Fig. 57 Unrolling net
partition
Fig. 58 Rolling up net
partition

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Unrolling
– Fold the backrests of the rear seats slightly forwards ⇒page 67, which makes it possible to clear the access for
unrolling the net partition.
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direction of the holders ⇒page 73, fig. 57 .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until it clicks into place - check by pulling on it ⇒.
Rolling up
– 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
⇒page 73, fig. 58 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll
up slowily and without damage into housing .
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the
luggage compartment cover ⇒page 72, fig. 56 .
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WARNING
•Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely inter-
locked in position when the vehicle is fitted with three-point safety
belts for the middle rear seat place. It is only then that the three-
point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
•First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the
mounts in the front position!AC

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Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Fold the front seats forwards ⇒page 67. – Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒fig. 59 .
– 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 .
Rolling up
– 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. 60 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll
up slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
Fig. 59 Unrolling net
partition
Fig. 60 Rolling up net
partition
WARNING
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the
mounts in the front position!
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Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a Škoda dealer if hasn't been fitted onto an
estate car at the works.
Attachment points
Fitting
– Remove the plastic caps ⇒fig. 62 carefully using a plastic
auxiliary tool to avoid paint damage.
– The feet are inserted into the openings of the roof bars. Assembly is described by the manufacturer of the roof
luggage rack system. Note
•The figure is not valid for an estate car.
•If you have any questions, please contact a Škoda dealer.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum
permissible 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 roof load if you use a roof
luggage rack system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load trans-
ported on the roof luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit
which is stated in the fitting instructions.
Fig. 62 Attachment
points for roof bars
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
permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your
vehicle - risk of accident!
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle 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.

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Drinks can holder*
The drinks can holder is designed to place 0.33 litre drinks cans
in.
– Press on the symbol in the direction of
 ⇒ fig. 63 , the drinks
can holder slides out and opens up.
Note holder
The note holder is designed for attaching a car park ticket in parking
areas.
The attached car park ticket must be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.
WARNING
The drinks can holder must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons.
Fig. 63 Dash panel:
Drinks can holderFig. 64 Windscreen
Note holder

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Ashtray at the front*
Removing the ashtray insert
– Fold out the ashtray cover and pull out the ashtray insert in the
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 65 .
Replacing the ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert in the guide, insert and slide in and fold down the ashtray cover.
Ashtray at the rear*
Removing the ashtray insert
– Fold out the ashtray cover and pull out the ashtray insert in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 66 .
Replacing the ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert in the guide, insert and slide in and fold down the ashtray cover.
There is a drinks can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin. Risk of fire!
Fig. 65 Centre
console: Ashtray at the
front
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin. Risk of fire!
Fig. 66 Centre
console: Ashtray at the
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Cigarette lighter* and power socket*
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for
other electrical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 67 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter. – Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the
cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket or the lighter holder can also be used for further
electrical appliance with a power uptake of up to 180 watts.
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to
avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running
will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Fig. 67 Centre
console: Cigarette
lighter
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper
attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled
manner may result in burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is
why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate
car*, sedan*)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 68 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
It fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only be used
for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up
to 240 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the
engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 80.
Further information ⇒ page 194, “Accessories, changes and replacement
of parts”.
Storage compartments
An overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
Fig. 68 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger
side*⇒ page 82
Storage compartments on the driver's side⇒page 83
Storage drawer*⇒page 84
Storage compartment in the front seat*⇒page 84
Storage compartment in the luggage compart-
ment (estate car)*⇒page 85
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 85
WARNING
Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such
objects might be thrown into the interior when driving (when accel-
erating or cornering) and may distract you from concentrating on
the traffic situation - risk of accident!