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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 ⇒
page 71, fig. 77
.
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.Variable loading floor* (Combi)
The variable loading floor makes it
easier to handle bulky goods and
creates an even luggage compartmen
t floor when the rear seats are
folded forward. The maximum permissa
ble surface load of the variable
loading floor is 75 kg. Remove variable loading floor – Unlock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx. 90°
to the left
⇒
fig. 78
.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction
of arrow.
Install carrier rails – Unlock the carrier rails by turn
ing the arbor-mounted fixing eyes
to the right by approx. 90°
and take out the carrier rails.
Install carrier rails – Place the carrier rails in the original position and attach them with
the aid of the mountable fixing eyes by turning to the left by approx. 90° at the fixed eyes of the body.
Install variable loading floor – Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
A1
A2
Fig. 78 Variable loading floor
Fig. 79 Luggage compart-ment: Remove carrier rails
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– Fold open the loading floor. – Lock the loading floor by turning
the locking bolts by approx. 90°
to the right.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the
carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherw
ise the occupant
s are at risk.
Divide the luggage compartmen
t 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. 80
.
Net partition (Combi)*Use the net partition behind the rear seatsThe net partition can either be insta
lled behind the rear seats or behind
the front seats. Before using the net partition, remove the foldable cover ⇒
page 71.
Pulling out – Pull the net partition out of the hous
ing at an angle of about 45° in
direction of the boot lid at the loop .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push
the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
Folding – Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other
side towards the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts .
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Fig. 80 Divide the luggage compartment
Fig. 81 Pull out net partition
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– Roll the net partition at an angle of
approx. 45° towards the boot lid in
the housing ,
so that it does not roll up automatically
.
WARNING
•
First check for yourself that the cros
s road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!Use the net partition behind the front seatsPulling out – Fold the rear seats forwards
⇒
page 65
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒
fig. 82
.
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push
the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
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. 83
.
–
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.
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 ca
n slide into the passenger compart-
ment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!•
First check for yourself that the cross
road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
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Fig. 82 Pull out net partitionFig. 83 Roll up net partition
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Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving – Fold the rear seats forwards
⇒
page 65
– Open the right rear door. – Push the net partition housing in the direction of arrow up to
the stop and take it out of the mounts
of the seat backrest in 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 specialist garages.
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.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.
Fig. 84 Rear seats: Net parti- tion housing
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Lashing points (Octavia)Fitting – The plastic caps
⇒
fig. 85
can be removed by inserting a thin screw-
driver into the recess of the caps and carefully lever out the caps to avoid paint damage.
– The feet are inserted into the openings of the roof bars.
Note
•
Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
attached instructions.•
If you have any questions, plea
se contact a specialist garage.
•
The figure is not valid for an estate car.
Roof loadDistribute 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 ve
hicle 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 the specific circumstances.Cup holder in front centre consoleAfter pressing in direction of arrow,
the cup holder slides out and opens up
⇒ fig. 86
.
It is designed to place drink cans or other beverage packagings in (with a content of 0.33°ltr. or 0.5°ltr.).
Fig. 85 Attachment points for base roof carrier
Fig. 86 Front centre console: Cup holder
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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 holder while driving. They may spill when braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.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 ashtrayOpening ashtray – Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray at the point of the
arrow
⇒
fig. 88
.
Removing ashtray insert – Remove the ashtray insert in direction of arrow .
Fig. 87 Windscreen: Note holder
Fig. 88 Centre console: Front ashtrayFig. 89 Remove ashtray and replaceAA
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Insert ashtray insert – Insert the ashtray insert and press it slightly in direction of arrow .
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Rear ashtrayRemoving ashtray– Fold the cover backwards and remove the ashtray in direction of
arrow.
Replacing ashtray – Press the ashtray vertically downwards and fold the cover down.There is a 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 socketsCigarette lighter You can also use the socket on th
e cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter – Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
⇒
fig. 91
.
– 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 a
ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used
to supply power to a
dditional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
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Fig. 90 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
Fig. 91 Centre console: Ciga-rette lighter
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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 av
oid damaging 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 179, “Accessories, chan
ges and replacement of
parts”.Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket
⇒
fig. 92
.
– Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
The power socket, which fulfils the requir
ements of DIN standard ISO 4165, must
only be used for connecting approved electr
ical accessories with a power uptake of
up to 240 watts. The vehicle ba
ttery will be discharged in the process if the engine
is stationary. The same remarks apply here as for
⇒page 78.
Further information
⇒page 179, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag
e 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
Fig. 92 Luggage compart- ment: Power socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ page 80
Storage compartment below steering wheel
⇒page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash panel
⇒ page 9
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 80
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 9
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 81
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 81
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 82
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