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– Fold the rear seat back into its original position.
WARNING
•The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the rear seats and seat backre sts - they must be ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment ca n slide into the passenger compart-
ment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backresst are correctly interlocked. It is
only then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil
its function.
•Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the
rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable
measures to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest
and the side trim panel is thus damaged.
Remove the rear seat
You can enlarge the luggage compartment on vehicles with divided rear
seats* by removing the rear seat. Removing
– Fold the rear seat forwards.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 68 and
remove the rear seat from its holder.
Installing
– Press the wire clamp in the direct ion of the arrow and place the seat
upholstery in its holder.
– Fold the rear seat 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 th e rear seat bench. For re-installation it
is necessary to re-connect the plug connection.
Rear seat armrest*
– You can fold down the armrest at the loop to enhance occupant comfort ⇒fig. 69 .
Fig. 68 Remove the rear
seatsFig. 69 Rear seats:
Armrest
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Seat heaters*
You can heat the surfaces of the seats and of the backrests of the front
seats and the two outer rear seats.
Front seats
– Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by turning the control dial ⇒fig. 70 .
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”. Rear seats
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats
by turning the control ⇒fig. 71 .
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.
WARNING
If you have a subdued pain and/or te mperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of ch ronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back,
the posterior and the legs which are difficult to he al. If the seat heating is
used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can
recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who
can evaluate your specific condition.
Caution
•You should not kneel on the seats or othe rwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
•Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 204.
Note
•The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of sa ving on the battery capacity.
•If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pe dal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories.
Fig. 70 Dash panel:
Control dial for heating
the front seats
Fig. 71 Centre console at
rear: Rotary controls for
heaters of rear seats
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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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Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be loaded.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The floor fixing net* and the installation instruction are located in a container under
the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
WARNING
•The load to be transported must be fi xed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.
•If the items of luggage or objects ar e attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage
being thrown forward, always use suit able lashing straps which are firmly
attached to the lashing eyes.
Note
On vehicles in the version Octavia, the top front lashing eyes are located behind the
seat backrest ⇒fig. 72 .Fig. 72 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes (Octavia)
Fig. 73 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes (Estate car)
WARNING (continued)
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Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia*
Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket ⇒page 78, fig. 74 and vertical
pocket ⇒page 78, fig. 75 .
The fixing net and the installation instru ction are located in a container under the
floor covering of the luggage co mpartment behind the spare wheel.
WARNING
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with
objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently -
risk of injury and net damage!
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Fixing nets - Net programme Combi*
Fixing examples of the fixing net as pocket ⇒fig. 76 and as division of the luggage
compartment ⇒ fig. 77.
The fixing net and the installation instru ction are located in a container under the
floor covering of the luggage co mpartment behind the spare wheel.
Fig. 74 Fixing net: Hori-
zontal pocket
Fig. 75 Fixing net:
Ver tical pocket
Fig. 76 Fixing net: Pocket
Fig. 77 Fixing net: Divi-
sion of the luggage
compartment
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WARNING
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with
objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently -
risk of injury and net damage!
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edge s in the nets - risk of net damage.
Folding double hooks* (Octavia)
Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc.
⇒ fig. 78 are provided on one or both sides of the luggage compartment
depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of the double
hook.
Folding hooks (Combi)
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided
on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 79 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
Fig. 78 Luggage
compartment: Folding
double hooks
Fig. 79 Luggage
compartment: folding
hooks
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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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