2006 SKODA OCTAVIA light

Removing
›
Fold the seat cushion forward.
› Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 47 -  and remove the
seat cushion from its holder.
Install
› Press the wire clamp in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 47 -  and put it into
the holder.
› Fold the seat cushion back into its original position. CAUTION
For vehicles with heated rear seats it is necessary to disconnect the plug connec-
tion for the power supply before removing the seat cushion. For reinstalling the
seat cushion it is necessary to re-connect the plug connection. ÐRear armrest
Fig. 48
Rear seats: Armrest
› The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort using the loop
» Fig. 48.Ð Boot
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class

N1 vehicles 61
Fastening elements 61
Folding double hooks 62
Folding hooks (Estate car) 62Fixing nets 62
Fixing floor covering of the boot 63
Luggage net 63
Boot cover 63
Foldable boot cover (Combi) 64
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
› Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
› Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing
net »
page 61 .
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects 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. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this
case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “object” flies through the interior com-
partment and hits an occupant. WARNING
■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
■ Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard. ■ Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced -
risk of accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly. ■ If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. £
60 Using the system

WARNING (Continued)
■ The items carried in the boot must be stored in such a way that no objects
are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres are un-
dertaken - risk of injury! ■ When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 123, Cor-
rect seated position for the occupants on the rear seats .
■ If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■ Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
■ Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded - risk of accident!
■ Never transport people in the boot! CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:
■ heating elements in the rear window;
■ elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window;
■ elements of the aerial integrated in the rear side windows (Estate car). Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 171, Service life of tyres.ÐClass N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN
12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load. Ð
ä Fastening elements
Fig. 49
Boot: Lashing eyes and fastening elements/Combi lashing eyes and
fastening elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
The boot provides the following fastening elements
»
Fig. 49.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg). Note
The upper front lashing eyes are located underneath the folding rear seat back-
rest » Fig. 49. Ð
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Fixing floor covering of the boot
Fig. 53
Boot: Securing the floor covering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
There is a loop or hook (Combi) located on the floor covering of the boot. If you
need to access the spare wheel, for example, the raised floor cover can be attach-
ed to a hook on the boot cover » Fig. 53 - 
or to the frame of the boot lid (Com-
bi) » Fig. 53 - . ÐLuggage net
Fig. 54
Boot: Luggage net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
The luggage net is designed for the transportation of lighter objects.ä
ä WARNING
Only store soft objects in the luggage net (up to a total weight of 1.5 kg).
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! CAUTION
No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage net, as they can
damage the luggage net. Ð Boot cover
Fig. 55
Removing the boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
›
Unhook the support straps 1
» Fig. 55.
› Place the cover in the horizontal position.
› Pull the cover out of the holders 2
horizontally towards the rear.
› To reinstall, first of all push the boot cover into the holders 2
and then hook
the support straps 1
on the boot lid.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest. WARNING
No objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something. £
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›
First pull the cross rod back slightly on the one side and then on the other side
and remove it from the mounts C
.
› Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing B
without being damaged.
› Fold the storage compartment cover D
downwards.
If you wish to use the entire boot, the foldable boot cover can be re-
moved » Fig. 56 on page 64. ÐUsing the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 60
Pull out the net partition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 65.
Pulling out
› Fold the rear seats forward
» page 59.
› Pull the net partition by the bracket A
» Fig. 60
out of the housing B
.
› First of all insert the cross rod into the mount C
on one side and push it for-
ward.
› In the same way, insert the cross rod into the mount C
on the other side of the
vehicle.
Folding
› First pull the cross rod back slightly on the one side and then on the other side
and remove it from the mounts C
» Fig. 60
.
› Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing B
without being damaged.
› Fold the rear seats back into their original position. Ð
ä Removing and installing net partition housing
Fig. 61
Rear seats: Net partition hous-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 65.
Removing
› Fold the rear seats forward
»
page 59.
› Open the rear right door.
› Push the net partition housing A
» Fig. 61 in the direction of the arrow 1
and
remove it from the mounts on the rear seats in the direction of the arrow 2
.
Install
› Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.
› Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 61 as far as the stop.
› Fold the rear seats back into their original position. Ð Roof rack system
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points 67
Roof load 67
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66 Using the system

Rear ashtray
Fig. 65
Rear ashtray - low centre console/high centre console
Opening the ashtray on the low centre console
› Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge A
» Fig. 65 and fold it open in the
direction of arrow.
Remove the ashtray from the low centre console
› Grasp the ashtray at the handle B
» Fig. 65 and remove from above.
Removing the ashtray from the low centre console
› Place the ashtray insert into the console and press it in.
Opening the ashtray on the high centre console
› Press on the top part of the ashtray cover in area C
» Fig. 65.
Removing the ashtray from the high centre console
› Lightly push the ashtray cover downwards as far as the stop.
› Grasp the ash tray insert at the cover D
» Fig. 65and remove.
Inserting the ashtray into the high centre console
› Place the ashtray insert in the mount and press it in. WARNING
Never place flammable objects in the ashtray - risk of fire! Ð Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 66
Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Using the system › Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
» Fig. 66.
› Wait until the button pops forward.
› Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
› Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket. WARNING
■ Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns. ■ The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle. Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical ap-
pliances » page 70 , 12-volt power socket.
■ Further information » page 177, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts. Ð
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Seats and Stowage

12-volt power socket
Fig. 67
Boot: Power socket
Overview of the 12-volt power socket
In the front centre console » Fig. 66 on page 69
.
In the boot » Fig. 67.
Using the power socket
› Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter, or open the cover for
the power socket.
› Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
Further information » page 177, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts .WARNING
■ Improper use of the 12-volt power socket and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. ■ Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The 12-volt power socket
and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn. ■ If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately. CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■ Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the
battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
■ Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket. ■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■ Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■ Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices! Note
The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power uptake of up to 120
watt.Ð Storage compartments
Overview
The vehicle has the following storage compartments: Storage compartment on the front passenger side » page 71
Storage compartment on the driver's side » page 71
Storage compartment on the dash panel » page 72
Stowage compartment in front centre console » page 72
Storage net in the front centre console » page 72
Map pockets in the front seats » page 73
Glasses storage box » page 73
Storage compartments in the doors » page 73
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat » page 74
Front armrest with storage compartment » page 74
Rear armrest with storage compartment » page 75
Stowage compartment in rear centre console » page 75
Seat backrest with through-loading channel » page 75
Removable through-loading bag » page 76
Side compartment in the luggage compartment » page 77
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (Estate
car) » page 77
£70
Using the system

WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons. ÐStorage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 71
Dash panel: Stowage compart-
ment
› Press in the middle of the storage compartment
» Fig. 71 - the lid folds open.
Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid. WARNING
■ The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
■ The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
■ Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage com-
partment. Ð Stowage compartment in front centre console
Fig. 72
Front centre console: Stowage
compartment
› Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area A
» Fig. 72
,
and the lid folds open. WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! Ð Storage net in the front centre console
Fig. 73
Front centre console: Storage
net WARNING
Only store soft objects with a total weight of 0.5 kg in the storage net. Heavy
objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! £
72 Using the system

Side compartment in the luggage compartment
Fig. 83
Boot: Side compartment
› The compartment is opened by turning the locks in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 83.
The CD changer is housed in this compartment. ÐStowage compartment behind the rear seats (Estate car)
Fig. 84
Removing the stowage compart-
ment
Removing
› First of all, remove the foldable luggage compartment cover
» page 64.
› Grab the housing with both hands and remove by pulling in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 84 .
Install
› Move the housing into the locking mechanism as far as it will go.
› Restore the foldable luggage compartment cover. WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the storage
compartment. In the event of a vehicle collision heavy objects could be
thrown out of the compartment - risk of injuries! For this reason, the front
part of the luggage compartment cover must always cover over the storage
compartment. Ð Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the head-
liner above each of the rear doors. WARNING
■ Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
■ Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■ Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg. Ð Parking ticket holder
Fig. 85
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
er £
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