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Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
•Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area
of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and
are able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
•There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the inte rest of having good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the safety net* ⇒page 77.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can caus e severe injuries. The magnitude of the
kinetic energy depends on the speed at wh ich the vehicle is travelling and on 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
“bullet” is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
•Store the objects in the luggage compartment 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 flying around are hit by a depl oyed airbag. In this case, the objects
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
•Please note that the handling properti es of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the
centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accord-
ingly.
•The items carried in the luggage compar tment should be stored in such
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving
or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
•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!
•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 223, fig. 204 .
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Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
There is a loop (Octavia) or there are hooks (estate car) located on the floor
covering of the luggage compartment. You can fix the raised floor cover with a hook
to the luggage compartment cover (Octavia) ⇒fig. 80 as if one needs to reach the
spare wheel or to the frame of the boot lid (estate car) ⇒fig. 81 .
Luggage net* (Octavia)
The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
•In the luggage net you must only store objects (up to a total 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. 80 Luggage
compartment: Fixing of
the floor covering
(Octavia)
Fig. 81 Luggage
compartment: Fixing of
the floor covering (Estate
car)
Fig. 82 Luggage
compartment: Luggage
net
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Luggage compartment cover* (Octavia)
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 boot lid ⇒fig. 83 .
– Place the cover on the side supports.
– Pull the cover out of the holder horizontally to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into
the holder and hanging the suppo rt straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat back-
rest.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if th ere 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 obje cts placed in this area.
Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Luggage compartment cover (estate car)
Fig. 83 Removing the
luggage compartment
cover
A1
A2
A2A1
Fig. 84 Luggage
compartment: The
luggage compartment
cover
Fig. 85 Luggage
compartment: Removing
the luggage compart-
ment cover
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– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
– Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards.
Rolling up
– Fold down the stowage compartment cover behind the rear seats ⇒fig. 86 .
– 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. 87 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover ⇒page 81, fig. 84 .
WARNING
•First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its
function.
Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒page 73
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing ⇒fig. 88 .
– 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. 88 .
– 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.
AC
AC
AB
AC
Fig. 88 Unrolling net
partition
AAAB
AC
AC
AC
AB
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Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direc-
tion.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - high centre console*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area ⇒fig. 96 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover and pull it out. Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
There is a drinks can hold
er attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on th e cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 97 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
AB
Fig. 96 High centre
console: Rear ashtray
AA
AB
Fig. 97 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical a ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette li ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power sockets.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicl e - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, chan ges and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 98 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watt s. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 88.
Further information ⇒page 229, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 90
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 91
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 91
Fig. 98 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 102 - the lid
folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
•The pull-out storage compartment must always be kept closed when
driving for safety reasons.
•Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive
to heat (e.g. lighters, sprays or carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Stowage compartment in front centre console*
– Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area ⇒fig. 103 - the lid opens.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compart-
ment opens downwards ⇒ fig. 104.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.Fig. 103 Front centre
console: Storage
compartment
AA
Fig. 104 Detail of the
headliner: Stowage
compartment for specta-
cles
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Side compartment*
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of
arrow.
The CD changer* is housed in this compartment.
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (estate car)
Removing
– First remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 81. – Grasp the compartment with both hands and remove it by pulling in
direction of arrow ⇒fig. 117 .
Installing
– Push the compartment up to the stop into the catch.
– Re-insert the luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the
stowage 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 compartmen t cover must always cover over the
stowage compartment.
Clothes hooks*
Clothes hooks are located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 118 .
Fig. 116 Luggage
compartment: Side
compartment
Fig. 117 Removing the
stowage compartment
Fig. 118 Rear door:
Clothes hooks
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