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Fixing of the floor covering of the luggage
compartment
A loop (Fabia), a hook (estate car) or a folding handle with a hook (Sedan)
is located on the floor covering of the luggage compartment.
If, for example, it is necessary to have access to the spare wheel, it is
possible to fix the raised floor cover with the loop at the hook (Fabia*), with
the hook at the tailgate cutout ⇒fig. 57 (Estate car), or with the folding
handle with a hook at the tailgate cutout (Sedan).
Luggage net*
The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
•In the luggage net you must only store objects (up to a weight
of 1.5 kg). Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
•No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage
net, because they can damage the luggage net.
Fig. 57 Luggage
compartment: Fixing of
the floor covering
Fig. 58 Luggage
compartment: Luggage
net

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The luggage compartment cover*
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 on the tailgate.
– Place the cover on the side supports.
– Pull the cover to the rear out of the front holders ⇒fig. 59 .
– Install again by pushing it forwards into the holders and hanging the support straps on the tailgate.
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.
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
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that
objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Luggage compartment cover (Estate car)
Fig. 59 Removing the
luggage compartment
cover
Fig. 60 Luggage
compartment: The
luggage compartment
cover

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– Pull the luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
⇒page 76, fig. 60.
– 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 .
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.
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
A1
A2
Fig. 61 Unrolling net
partition
Fig. 62 Rolling up net
partition

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Unrolling
– Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards ⇒page 70, 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 77, fig. 61.
– 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 77, fig. 62 .
– 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 76, fig. 60 .
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. 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!
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Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Fold the rear seats forward ⇒page 70 – Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒fig. 63 .
– 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. 64 .
– 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.
WARNING
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the
mounts in the front position!
Fig. 63 Unrolling net
partition
Fig. 64 Rolling up net
partition
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Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a Skoda dealer if hasn't been fitted onto an
estate car at the works.
Attachment points
Fitting
– Remove the plastic caps ⇒fig. 66 carefully using a thin
screwdriver and while doing so do not damage the paintwork.
– 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.
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.
Fig. 66 Attachment
points for roof bars

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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. 67 , the drinks
can holder slides out and opens up.
WARNING
The drinks can holder must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons.
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.
Fig. 67 Dash panel:
Drinks can holderFig. 68 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. 69 .
Replacing the ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert in the guide, insert and slide in and fold down the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
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. 70.
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. 69 Centre
console: Ashtray at the
frontFig. 70 Centre
console: Ashtray at the
rear