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Installing
– Position the net partition housing in to the mounts of the seat backrest.
– Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow as far as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back in to its original position.
The roof rack*
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items
on the roof of your vehicle:
•A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why
you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda
Auto a.s.
•The base carrier is the basis for a comple te roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes,
surfboards, skis and boats.
•The basic version of the roof luggage ra ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then
any damage which may result to your ca r is not covered by the warranty agree-
ments. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system.
•On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
•Ensure that the opened boot lid do es not collide with the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a specialist garage if hasn't been fitted onto an estate
car at the works, which carries out the professional fitting.
Lashing points (Octavia)
Fitting
– Insert the attachment points of the roof rack into the mounts of the
body so that the pins of the attach ment points grasp into the holes of
the body.
Note
•Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
attached instructions.
•If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
•The figure is not valid for an estate car.
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Fig. 106 Attachment points
for base roof carrier
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Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicl e 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 transported 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 permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gros s weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
•Please note that the handling prop erties 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 th e specific circumstances.
Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 107 .
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup hold er while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Fig. 107 Front centre
console: Cup holder
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Cup holder in rear centre console*
– Press on the panel in the area ⇒fig. 108 - the cup holder comes
out.
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.
– Adjust the cup holder by moving the locking plate .
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Note holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.
Ashtray*
Front ashtray
Fig. 108 Centre console at
rear: Cup holder
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Fig. 109 Windscreen: Note
holder
Fig. 110 Centre console:
Front ashtray
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Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to ⇒page 95, fig. 110 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the ashtray insert in the area ⇒fig. 111 (the insert comes
out) and take it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - low centre console
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge and fold it open in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 112 .
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!
Fig. 111 Remove front
ashtray insert
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Fig. 112 Low centre console:
Rear ashtray
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Rear ashtray - high centre console*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area ⇒fig. 113 .
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 holder 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 the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 114 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
Fig. 113 High centre console:
Rear ashtray
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Fig. 114 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
•Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-
dent!
•Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the br akes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front
passenger side
– Press the handle of the lid ⇒fig. 116 - the lid folds down. – Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
There is a holder for a pen and note book on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always
be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
•Do not place any beverages into the cup holder while driving. Spilled
beverages can damage the electrical sy stem and the upholstery. Hot bever-
ages may result in burns.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side*
The storage compartment is for vehi cles fitted with an air-condi-
tioning system with a closable air supply.
– You can switch the air supply on or off using the control dial
⇒fig. 117 .
Opening the air supply when the air condit ioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Side compartment*⇒ page 106
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (estate
car)⇒page 106
Clothes hooks*⇒page 107
Fig. 116 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the front
passenger side
Fig. 117 Storage compart-
ment: Using cooling system
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Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior
air to flow into the storage compartment.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding
open in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 118 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Storage compartment on the dash panel*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 119 - 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 mu st 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, spectacles or carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Fig. 118 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the driver's
side
Fig. 119 Dash panel: Storage
compartment
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Stowage compartment in front centre console*
– Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area
⇒fig. 120 - 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!
Storage net on the front centre console*
The storage net in the front center console ⇒fig. 121 is designed for the transport
of smaller objects.
WARNING
•In the luggage net you must only store objects (up to a total weight of 0,5
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.
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compart-
ment opens downwards ⇒fig. 122 .
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
Fig. 120 Front centre
console: Storage compart-
ment
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Fig. 121 Front centre
console: Storage net
Fig. 122 Detail of the head-
liner: Stowage compartment
for spectacles
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