2009 SKODA OCTAVIA warning

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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Rear ashtray - low centre consoleOpening ashtray – Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge and fold it open in the
direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 114
.
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. 115
.
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 beverage holder attached to
the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 114 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
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Fig. 115 High centre console: Rear ashtray
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette 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. 116
.
– 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 electr
ical 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.
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tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn.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 avoid damagi
ng the power socket.
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 244, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket
⇒
fig. 117
.
Fig. 116 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Fig. 117 Luggage compart-ment: Power socket
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Connect the plug of the electr
ical 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 98.
Further information
⇒page 244, “Accessorie
s, 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!•
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 sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side – Press the handle of the lid
⇒
fig. 118
- the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ page 99
Storage compartment on the driver's side
⇒page 100
Storage compartment on the dash panel*
⇒page 101
Storage compartment in front centre console*
⇒page 101
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 102
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 102
Storage compartment below front passenger seat*
⇒page 103
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 103
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 104
Storage compartment in rear centre console*
⇒page 104
Seat backrest with opening for skis*
⇒page 105
Through-loading bag*
⇒page 105
Side compartment*
⇒page 106
Storage compartment behind the rear seats* (Combi)
⇒page 107
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 107
Fig. 118 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the front passenger side
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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 compar
tment on front passenger
side*The storage compartment is for vehi
cles fitted with an air-condi-
tioning system with a closable air supply.– Open or close the air supply using the control dial
⇒
fig. 119
.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment. Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you close the air supply
if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for 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. 120
.
WARNING
The storage compartment mu
st always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Fig. 119 Storage compart- ment: Using cooling system
Fig. 120 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's side
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Storage compartment on the dash panel*– Press in the middle of the storage compartment
⇒
fig. 121
- 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, spectacl
es, carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Storage compartment in front centre console*– Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area
⇒
fig. 122
- 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*
Fig. 121 Dash panel: Storage compartment
Fig. 122 Front centre console: Storage compart-ment
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Fig. 123 Front centre console: Storage net
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The storage net in the front center console
⇒fig. 123
is designed for the transport
of smaller objects.
WARNING
•
In the storage net you must only stow 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 stowed in the luggage net,
because they can damage the luggage net.Storage compartment for spectacles*– Press on the lid of the storage compartment, the storage compart-
ment opens downwards
⇒
fig. 124
.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened
when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
Storage compartment in the front doorsA bottle holder is located in the area
of the storage compartment for the front
doors.
WARNING
Use the area
⇒fig. 125
of the storage compartment only for storing
objects which do not project so that the
effectiveness of the side airbag is not
impaired.
Fig. 124 Detail of the head- liner: Storage compartment for spectacles
Fig. 125 Storage compart-ment in the front doors
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On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air. At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting. The air inlet in the storage compar
tment is connected to position
 through
adjustment of the control dial for air
distribution. This po
sition causes the
maximum amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary regulator position for the fan). You can use the storage compartment, for
example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should always be kept closed.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*A storage compartment* is located in the armrest. You open the compartment by pressing the button on the front side and raising the cover
⇒fig. 129
.
Storage compartment in rear centre console*The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert. – Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the
storage compartment in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 130
.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Fig. 129 Armrest of rear seats:
Fig. 130 Centre console at rear: Storage compartment
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Loading – Open the boot lid. – Push the unlock button downwards
⇒
fig. 133
and fold the lid
(with armrest) to the front.
– Place the empty through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the
bag with the zip lies in the boot.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot
⇒
.
Securing – Insert the securing belt of the th
rough-loading bag into the middle
seat belt buckle
⇒
fig. 134
.
– Place the securing belt
on ski sport articles in the middle between the
bindings
⇒
.
– Pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt . Stowing – Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid
must click into place audibly. You can recognise if the cover is correctly closed on the fact that the red fi
eld above the unlocking button of
the luggage compartment is not visible
⇒
fig. 133
.
– Carefully fold the empty (dry) throug
h-loading bag together, place it in
the luggage compartment and secure it to prevent it slipping.
WARNING
•
After placing items into the through-
loading bag, you must secure the
bag with the securing belt .•
The securing belt must hold the items tight.
•
Ensure that the securing belt on ski sport articles lies in the middle
between the bindings (see imprin
t on the through-loading bag).
Note
•
Place the skis with the tips facing the fr
ont, snowboards and ski sticks with the
tips facing the rear into the through-loading bag.•
If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that the bind-
ings are positioned at the same height.•
The through-loading bag must never be
folded together or stowed when
moist.Side compartment*
Fig. 134 Attaching through- loading bag to middle seat belt buckle of rear seats
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Fig. 135 Luggage compart-ment: Side compartment
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