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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 otherwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.•
Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for exampl
e a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.•
Do not clean the seats moist
⇒page 216.
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.PedalsConcerning a secure depressi
ng of the pedal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine
accessories.
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 compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease 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 85.
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
•
Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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WARNING
•
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.•
If the items of luggage or objects are
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 to
p front lashing eyes are located behind the
seat backrest
⇒fig. 87
.
Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia*
Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket
⇒page 86, fig. 89
and vertical
pocket
⇒fig. 90
.
The fixing net is stowed in a storage
compartment behind the spare wheel under
the floor covering of the luggage compartment.
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.
Fig. 89 Fixing net: Horizontal pocket
Fig. 90 Fixing net: Vertical pocket
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Technical Data
Fixing nets - Net programme Combi*Fixing examples of the
fixing net as pocket
⇒fig. 91
and as division of the luggage
compartment
⇒fig. 92
.
The fixing net is stowed
in a storage compartment behind the spare wheel under
the floor covering of the luggage compartment.
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 it
ems of luggage, such as bags etc. are
provided on one or both sides of th
e luggage compartment depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle
⇒fig. 93
.
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of the double hook.
Fig. 91 Fixing net: PocketFig. 92 Fixing net: Division of the luggage compartment
Fig. 93 Luggage compart-ment: Folding double hooks
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Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
•
In the storage net you must only stow 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 stowed in the luggage net,
because they can damage the luggage net.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 stra
ps on the boot lid
⇒
fig. 98
.
– 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.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)
Fig. 98 Removing the luggage compartment coverA1
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Fig. 99 Luggage compart-ment: Foldable luggage compartment cover
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Pulling out – Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
as far as the stop into the secured position
⇒
fig. 99
.
Folding – Press the cover in the handle area
in direction of arrow , the cover
rolls up automatically.
Removing – Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport
bulky goods by pressing the slider
from the side in the direction of
arrow and removing the cover in the direction of arrow ⇒
fig. 100
.
WARNING
No objects should be placed
on the luggage compartment cover.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable luggage compartment cover are not damaged as
a result of objects placed in this
area.
Remove variable* loading floorThe variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier. You can remove the variable loading floor if necessary. – Unlock the loading floor by turning the safety eyes to the left by
approx. 90°
⇒
fig. 101
.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction
of arrow.
– Unlock the carrier rail by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes
to the right by approx. 90°
⇒
fig. 102
.
Fig. 100 Luggage compart- ment: removing the foldable luggage compartment cover
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Fig. 101 Luggage compart-ment: remove variable loading floorFig. 102 Luggage compart-ment: Install carrier rails
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WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variab
le loading floor that the carrier rail
and the variable loading floor are correc
tly fastened. If this is not the case,
there is risk of injury for the occupants.
Note
The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75°kg.Divide the luggage compartmen
t with variable loading floor*
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor. – Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the
grooves
⇒
fig. 103
.
Net partition (Combi)*Use the net partition behind the rear seatsPulling out – Fold down the storage compartment cover behind the rear seats
⇒
fig. 104
.
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direc-
tion of the holders
⇒
fig. 105
.
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod
forward.
Fig. 103 Luggage compart- ment: Separation of the luggage compartment
Fig. 104 Folding down the storage compartment coverFig. 105 Unrolling net parti-tion
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WARNING
•
The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.•
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can
slide forward if there is sudden
braking - risk of injury!•
Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.•
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving – Fold the rear seats forwards
⇒
page 81
– Open the right rear door. – Push the net partition housing
⇒
fig. 107
in the direction of arrow
and take it out of the mounts of the rear seats in the direction of
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.The roof rack*DescriptionPay attention to the following points if yo
u 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.•
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 rack system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from the authorised Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•
If you use other roof rack sy
stems 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 does not collide with the roof load.
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Fig. 107 Rear seats: Net partition housing
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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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