2009 SKODA FABIA light

Seats and Storage 70Luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.The luggage compartment cover must be removed as required if one
must transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps on the boot lid ⇒fig. 77.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders either
by pulling to the rear or with a dequate blows to the bottom side of the
luggage compartment cover in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the luggage compartment cover on the contact
surfaces of the side trim panels and press the luggage compartment
cover into the holders by pushing forward and then hang the
support straps on the tailgate.The luggage compartment cover in the upper position is foreseen for storage of
small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
Caution
•
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
•
If the items which are transported exceed the level of the luggage compartment
cover, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment cover can occur when
closing the boot lid.Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects
placed in this area can slip forward!Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 77 Removing the
luggage compartment coverA1
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Fig. 78 Luggage compart-
ment cover in the lower posi-
tion
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Seats and Storage 74Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up a part of the loading floor with the handle and secure it by
moving it into the grooves ⇒fig. 86.Net partition* (Combi)Use the net partition behind the rear seats
Pulling out
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards, which makes it
possible to clear the access for unrolling the net partition.
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direc-
tion of the holders ⇒fig. 87.
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts .
– Insert the other end of the cross rod by pressing into the second
mount.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the
locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on the rear seat
backrest ⇒.
Folding
– 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 .
Fig. 86 Divide the luggage
compartmentFig. 87 Pull out net partition
Fig. 88 Roll up net partition
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Seats and Storage75
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover ⇒page 71.
WARNING
•
Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely interlocked in
position when the vehicle is fitted with three-point safety belts for the
middle rear seat. It is only then that the three-point seat belt can reliably
fulfil its function.
•
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
•
If the net partition is located behind the rear seats, then always make
sure that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked.
Use the net partition behind the front seats
Pulling out
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats
forward.
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒fig. 89.
– First of all insert the cross rod into the mount on one side.
– Insert into the mount on the other side the second end of the cross
rod.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
Folding
– 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. 90.
–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.
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Fig. 89 Pull out net partition
Fig. 90 Roll up net partition
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Seats and Storage 76
WARNING
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats
forward. First the right then the left backrest.
– Push the net partition housing ⇒fig. 91 in the direction of arrow
and take it out of the mounts of the rear seat backrests on the right
in the direction of the arrow .
Installing
– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat
backrests.
– Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow
as far as the stop.– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
Bicycle carrier*Install cross member– Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 71; if necessary we
recommend to remove, the net partition* ⇒page 76.
– Take the head restraints out of the rear seat backrests and fold the rear
seats in order to extend the luggage compartment as desired.
– Release the fixtures at the ends of the cross member by slightly
pulling up the securing screws . The fixtures open when they are
not already opened.
– Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto
the right (in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part
onto the left lashing eye.
– Press the fixtures on both sides of the cross member until they lock
in place and tighten the securing screws .
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it.
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Fig. 91 Rear seats: Net parti-
tion housing
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Fig. 92 Install cross member
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Seats and Storage 82
Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒page 81, fig. 103 upwards. When removing do
not hold the ashtray at the cover - risk of breakage.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter* and 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. 105.
– 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
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance 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.
Fig. 104 Centre console:
Rear ashtray
Fig. 105 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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Seats and Storage83
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
•
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•
The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should
never leave children unattended in the vehicle!Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!Power socket in the luggage compartment– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 106.
– 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 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 82.
Further information ⇒page 204, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
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!
Fig. 106 Luggage compart-
ment: Power socket
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*
⇒page 84
Storage compartment on the driver's side
⇒page 85
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 85
Stowage compartment in centre console
⇒page 85
Storage compartment in the front seat*
⇒page 85
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 86
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 86
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
⇒page 87
Flexible storage compartment*
⇒page 87
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 88
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Seats and Storage 88Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear
doors.
WARNING
•
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.
•
Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
•
The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
•
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Heating and air conditioning system89
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsFig. 118 Air outlet ventsOpen air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the upper position.
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the lower position.
Redirecting air flow
– The horizontal as well as the vertical direction of the air flow is set with
the handle in the middle of the air outlet vents.You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
⇒page 90, fig. 119. Air outlet vents 3 and 4 can also be opened or closed individ-
ually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to
the setting of the control dial ⇒page 90, fig. 119 and according to atmospheric
conditions.
Recirculated air modeIn recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the button symbol
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lights up ⇒page 90, fig. 119.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
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goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
. You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this
setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
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