2009 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

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Note holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for atta
ching 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
Opening ashtray – Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒
page 96, fig. 112
.
Removing ashtray insert – Press on the ashtray insert in the area
⇒
fig. 113
(the inser t 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!
Fig. 111 Windscreen: Note holderFig. 112 Centre console: Front ashtray
Fig. 113 Remove front ashtray insert
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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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– 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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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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Storage compartment below front passenger seat*The storage compartment is foreseen fo
r storing small objects of up to 1.5
kg. in weight. – Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap
⇒
fig. 126
.
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
The armrest is adjustable for height and length. Opening storage compartment – Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow
⇒
page 103,
fig. 127
.
Closing storage compartment – Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards. Setting height – First of all fold the lid to the bottom
and lift it in the direction of arrow
into one of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction – Push the lid into the desired position. Opening air inlet – Pull the lock in upward direction
⇒
fig. 128
.
Closing air inlet – Push the lock as far as the stop downwards.
Fig. 126 Front passenger seat: Storage compartmentFig. 127 Armrest: Storage compartment
Fig. 128 Armrest: Cooling of storage compartment
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