2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR Owner's Manual

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Information concerning the off switch of the memory systemAfter pressing the off switch of the memory system
⇒page 62, fig. 61
, the
memory system is deactivated. You can only adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors manually. You can switch on the memory sy
stem again by once
again pressing the
off switch of the memory system. The setting is not carried out to the end if a retrieved setting operation is interrupted. We recommend that you switch off the memory system with the off switch if the vehicle is used for a short period by a driver and you do not wish to store any partic-ular settings of the seat and mirrors in this case.Head restraints
Best protection is achieved if the top
edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head. Adjusting the height of a head restraint – Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it up or
down in direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 62
.
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint – The head restraint can be matched
to the head of the occupant by
adjusting the angle in the direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 62
.
Adjusting the angle of the head re
straint provides enhanced comfort
for the user.
Removing and installing a head restraint – Pull the head restraint out of the
seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 63
and pull
the head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far
enough until you hear the locking button engage.
The head restraints must be adjusted to
match the size of the seat occupant.
Correctly adjusted head restraints togeth
er with the seat belts offer effective
protection for the occupants
⇒page 104.
WARNING
•
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.•
Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk
of injury!
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Fig. 62 Adjusting head restraintFig. 63 Removing a head restraint
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Technical Data
Rear seatsFolding the rear seats forwardsThe luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the rear seats forwards. Before folding the rear seats forwards, it is required to adapt the position of the front seats and the armrest in such a way that no mutual deformation or damage can occur to the seats.
Folding seats forwards – Before folding the rear seats forwards, you must adapt the position of
the front seats in such a way that
they are not damaged when the rear
seats are folded forwards.
– Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow and fold forwards in
direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 64
.
– Unlock the seat backrests by
pulling the securing knob
⇒
fig. 65
and
fold them forwards.
– Remove the head restraints from the seat backrests and fold the back-
rests completely forwards.
– The head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of the
folded forward seat cushions.
If the front seats are too far back, we
recommend that you have the rear head
restraints removed before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they cannot be damaged or soiled. Please refer to the guidelines
⇒page 68, “luggage compartment”.
Move seats into th
e initial position
Fig. 64 Folding the seat cushion forwardsFig. 65 Unlock the seat back-rest
A1
A2
Fig. 66 Lock the seat back-rest
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Move seats into the initial position – Install the head restraints in the slightly lifted seat backrest. – Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim
panel
⇒
page 65, fig. 66
.
– Then push the seat backrest back
into the upright position until the
securing knob clicks into place - ch
eck by pulling on the seat backrest.
– Move the seat cushion into its original position.
WARNING
•
The belts and the belt locks 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!•
Pay attention that the seat backrests are correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.•
Before folding the seat backrest back
into the secure position, place the
rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable measures to prevent that the seat belt
is jammed between the seat backrest
and the side trim panel and is thus damaged.
Removing the seat cushionThe luggage compartment can be increased further in size by removing the rear seat. Removing – Fold the seat cushion forwards completely. – Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 67
and
remove the seat cushion from its holder.
Installing – Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow and place it in its
holder.
– Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.
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Fig. 67 Removing seat cush- ions
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Seat heating of the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cu
shions and the seat backrests of the
front seats when the ignition is switched on. Front seats – Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by turning the control dial
⇒
fig. 68
.
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home
position “0”.
WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend no
t to use the seat heating.
This can lead to burns
on the back, the posterior an
d the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat
heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can 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 othe
rwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.•
Do not clean the seats moist
⇒page 152.
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 depressing of the pe
dal, 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, oper
ate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
Fig. 68 Dash panel: Control dial for heating the front seats
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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 fixing net*
⇒
page 68.
In the event of an accident, there is such a
high kinetic energy wh
ich 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 th
is “bullet” is flying
through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
•
Store the objects in the luggage comp
artment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.•
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward
during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying around are hit by a depl
oyed airbag. In this case, the objects
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.•
Please note that the handling properti
es of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the
centre of gravity. The speed and style
of driving must be adjusted accord-
ingly.•
The items carried in the luggage compar
tment should be stored in such
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!•
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior
of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
•
On no account exceed the permissi
ble axle loads and the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!•
Never transport occupants
in the luggage compartment!
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
⇒page 173, fig. 159
.
Lashing eyes
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 69 Luggage compart- ment: Lashing eyes (Octavia)
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You can use the mounts which can be fitted
in the openings in the body (Octavia)
⇒ page 68, fig. 69
or the mounts for fixing nets (Combi)
⇒fig. 70
, the eyes are
located on the luggage compartment floor. You can also attach a floor fixing net*
to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The floor fixing net* together with the
installation instruction are stowed in a
container under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
WARNING
•
The load to be transported must be fi
xed 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 ac
cidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage
being thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing eyes.
Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia*Fixing examples of the fixing ne
t as double horizontal pocket
⇒fig. 71
and floor net
⇒ fig. 72
.
The fixing net and the installation instru
ction are located in
a container under the
floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
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!
Fig. 70 Luggage compart- ment: Lashing eyes (Combi)
Fig. 71 Fixing net: Double horizontal pocketFig. 72 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
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Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edge
s in the nets - risk of net damage.
Fixing nets - Net programme Combi*Fixing examples of th
e fixing net as doub
le vertical pocket
⇒fig. 73
and floor net
⇒ fig. 74
.
The fixing net and the installation instru
ction are located in a container under the
floor covering of the luggage co
mpartment behind the spare wheel.
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.Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartmentA plastic hook is located on the handle
of the luggage compartment cover. When
handling the spare wheel, you can fix the ra
ised floor covering with the hook on the
frame of the luggage compartment
⇒fig. 75
.
Fig. 73 Fixing net: Double vertical pocketFig. 74 Fixing net: Floor net
Fig. 75 Luggage compart-ment: Fixing of the floor covering (Combi)
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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. 76
.
– Place the cover in the horizontal position. – 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)Pulling out – Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 77
.
– Hang the luggage compartment cover in the recesses on the side of
the luggage compartment.
Folding – Pull the foldable cover out of the recesses, the cover is folded up.
Fig. 76 Removing the luggage compartment coverA1
A2
A2
A1
Fig. 77 Luggage compart-ment: removing the foldable luggage compartment cover
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