2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR tailgate

34CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTRolling upPull the top cross rod back slightly, first on
the one side, then on the other side, and take
the rod out of the appropriate mount C.Guide the net partition down by hand at an
angle of about 45° in the direction of the
tailgate as it moves into housing B. Do not
allow it to snap down!
Use behind the front seatsRemove the head restraints and fold the
front seats forward. Grasp the plate A and
pull the net partition out of housing B. In-
sert the one end of the top cross rod into
the front mount C. Now, press the cross rod
forward slightly and fit the other side of the
rod into the mount C on the other side. Rolling up
Pull the top cross rod back slightly, first on
the one side, then on the other side, and re-
move the rod from the appropriate mount
C.Guide the net partition by hand as it
moves down into the housing B. Do not
allow to snap down!

66CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTEmergency release of fuel filler flap
If the remote release at the driver’s seat*
does not operate properly, it is possible to
unlock the fuel filler flap manually:

Open tailgate, detach the luggage com-
partment trim on the right and pull off.

Then, push the locking rod in direction
of arrow - see illustration.
Headlight range controlIf the low beam is switched on, it can be
matched exactly to the load of the vehi-
cle with the headlight range control.

You can turn the knurled wheel until the
low beam has been adjusted in such a way
that other road users are not dazzled.
The individual headlight beam settings cor-
respond approximately to the following ve-
hicle load:
- - driver, front passenger
I - 5 persons
II - 5 persons and an additional 180 kg in
the luggage compartment, in line with the
permissible load of the front and rear axles
III - driver and an additional 330 kg in the
luggage compartment, in line with the per-
missible load of the front and rear axles.
Warning
Adjust the headlight beam control,
so that the traffic on the opposite
side is not dazzled.
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt
automatically to the load and driving
state (e.g. accelerating, braking) when
ignition is switched on and when driv-
ing.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Cigarette lighter, socketThe cigarette lighter is switched on by
pushing in the insert. Once the heating coil
is glowing, the lighter insert jumps forward.
Remove lighter immediately and use.
Warning
Caution when using cigarette lighter.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the
cigarette lighter can cause burns.
The 12-volt socket or the socket of the
cigarette lighter can also be used for other
electrical accessories with a power con-
sumption of up to 180 watts. If the engine
is not running, however, the battery is dis-
charged.
Luggage compartment socket
(Estate)The socket is located in the left of the lug-
gage compartment.
It complies with the DIN-ISO Standard 4165
and must only be used for connecting ap-
proved electrical accessories with a power
consumption up to 240 watts. If the engine
is switched off when the socket is used, the
battery will be drained.
For further information, see chapter enti-
tled „Accessories“ on page 159.
Luggage compartment light*The light is located in the upper left of the
luggage compartment (right - Estate)
The light comes on automatically when
opening the tailgate of the luggage com-
partment. If the tailgate of the luggage com-
partment remains open for longer than 30
minutes, the luggage compartment light will
automatically switch off.

92CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTRemove the plastic caps - see illustration -
carefully using a thin screwdriver and while
doing so do not damage the paintwork.
Position the feet of the roof rack in these
openings. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for mounting.
The illustration does not apply for estate
models.
If the estate model is not factory-fitted with
the railing, it can be obtained from a Skoda
Dealer. The Škoda Dealer will also ensure
proper mounting.Any damage to the car which may occur
from using other roof rack systems or
incorrect fitting are not covered by the
warranty.


Distribute the load evenly. The per-
missible roof load (including the roof bar
system) is 75 kg. Roof load and the per-
missible gross weight of the vehicle
must not be exceeded.

When transporting heavy or bulky ob-
jects on the roof of the car, remember that
the handling of the car is altered by the
change in the centre of gravity and by the
increased wind resistance area. You should
therefore adapt your style of driving and
speed accordingly.

Ensure that the opened tailgate does not
knock against the roof load.

On cars fitted with sliding/tilting roof,
ensure that the opened roof does not knock
against the roof load.

132GENERAL MAINTENANCEDo not affix any stickers from the inside
over the heating circuit to avoid damaging
the heating circuit of the rear window
heater .
Models fitted with all-wheel drive:
The adhesive sticker for identifying 4x4 mo-
dels on the rear window must only be re-
moved by a Škoda Dealer using a special
technology otherwise the rear window
heater might be damaged.Door, window , bonnet/tailgate sealsThe rubber seals remain supple and last
longer if they are treated from time to time
with a light film of a rubber care product.
They also will not then freeze up in winter!Plastic parts and synthetic leatherExterior plastic parts are cleaned by wash-
ing in a normal way and interior parts by
using a damp cloth. Should this not be ad-
equate, plastic parts and synthetic leather
must only be treated with special solvent-
free plastic cleaning and care products.
We recommend using a cleaning product
from Škoda original accessories offered by
your Škoda dealer.
Note
Solvent-free cleaners attack the material
and can damage it.
Upholstery cloth and cloth trimUpholstery cloth and cloth trim on the doors,
rear shelf, luggage compartment cover, head-
lining etc. are treated with special cleaning
products or with dry foam and a soft brush.Cleaning seat beltsKeep belts clean! If the belt webbing is
very dirty, this may prevent the inertia reel
belt from retracting properly.
Wash dirty belt webbing only with a mild
soap solution without taking the seat belts
out of the car.
Note
Dry inertia reel belts completely before re-
tracting.
Warning
Do not have the belts dry-cleaned be-
cause dry-cleaning products damage
the webbing material. Ensure that the
belts do not come into contact with
corrosive fluids.
Chrome partsFirst clean the chrome parts with a damp
cloth and then polish them with a soft, dry
cloth.
If it does not prove to be adequate, use a
chrome care product from Škoda original
accessories.
NoteDo not polish the chrome parts in a dusty en-
vironment, otherwise they can be scratched.Natural leatherLeather should be treated from time to time
in accordance with the instructions below,
depending on the amount of use. It is im-
portant to ensure that the leather must
not be treated on any account with sol-
vents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain re-
mover or similar products.
For normal cleaning of leather-trim steer-
ing wheels, leather seat covers etc., slightly
moisten a cotton or woollen cloth with wa-
ter and clean the soiled surfaces of the
leather. Severe soiling can be cleaned with
a mild soap solution (2 soup-spoonfuls of
neutral soap to 1 litre of water). It is very
important to ensure that the leather is not
moistened through at any point and that
no water is able to trickle through the stitch-
ing. Wipe the leather dry finally with a soft,
dry cloth.

174DO-IT-YOURSELF
Rear lights (Estate)
Open tailgate.

Open side storage compartment

Press spring catches at bulb holder in
direction of arrow and take out bulb holder.

Press faulty bulb into the base, turn to
the left and remove.

Insert new bulb and turn fully to the right.

Insert bulb holder so that the spring cat-
ches engage.


Separate plug connection A.

Press off spring lock of lens on one side
and then on the other side - see arrows. Ca-
refully take off lens in direction of arrow B.

Replace bulb.

Fit lens into housing again until it locks
in place.

Plug in connector.

Carefully press light into door trim panel.
Rear lights
Open tailgate.

Push cover to the side.

Press spring catches at bulb holder in
direction of arrow and take out bulb holder.

Press faulty bulb into the base, turn to
the left and remove.

Insert new bulb and turn fully to the right.

Insert bulb holder so that the spring
catches engage.

Push back cover.

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Licence plate lights
Open tailgate and unscrew lens of light.

Pull faulty capless bulb out of the bulb
holder and insert new bulb.

Insert lens of light again as far as the
stop and ensure that the rubber seal is cor-
rectly installed.

Screw on lens of light with slight pres-
sure.
Luggage compartment light
Open tailgate.

Insert screwdriver into the recess on the
side of the light - see arrow. Carefully press
out light.

Unplug connector of the bulb.

Replace bulb.

Plug in connector.

First of all insert the left-hand side of the
light and press in fully.
Boot light (Estate)
Open tailgate.

Position screwdriver into the opening
next to the light - see arrow. Carefully press
out light.

Unplug connector of the bulb.

Replace bulb.

Plug in connector.

First of all insert bottom side of the light
and press in fully.