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Seats and StorageFront seatsBasic informationThe front seats have a wide range of differ ent settings and can thus be matched to the
physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the
seats is particularly important for:
safely and quickly reaching the controls;
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a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
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achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING
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Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
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Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened page 115, “Transporting children safely” with a
suitable restraint system.
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. This is particular ly important for the front seat passenger.
You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply
the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also
be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
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Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Adjusting the front seatsAdjusting a seat in a forward/back direction– Pull the lever fig. 54 up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard to engage.Adjusting height of seat*– Lift the seat if required by pu lling or pumping lever upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever downwards.Adjust the angle of the seat backrest– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the hand- wheel fig. 54 to adjust the desired angle of the backrest.
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Fig. 54 Controls at seat
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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 accel-
erator - risk of accident!
luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics 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 64.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that th ey can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehi cle 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 ener gy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the inju-
ries that can occur, if this “bullet” is fl ying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
WARNING
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Stow the objects in the luggage compartm ent and attach them to the lashing
eyes.
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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 deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
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Please note that the handling properties 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 driv ing must be adjusted accordingly.
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The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip fo rward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres underta ken - risk of injury!
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Never drive with the boot lid fully open ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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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 160, fig. 153 .
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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 straps fig. 71 .
– 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 support straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if ther e 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 objects placed in this area.
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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. 72 .
– 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.Removing– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow and taking it out
by moving it in direction of arrow fig. 72 .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Fig. 71 Removing the luggage
compartment cover
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Fig. 72 Luggage compartment:
removing the foldable luggage
compartment cover
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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 compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum
permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Removing the variable loading floor– Unlock the loading floor by turning the lo cking bolts by approx. 90° to the left
 fig. 73 .
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.Remove carrier rails– Unlock the carrier rails by turning 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 po sition 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.Installing the variable loading floor– Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
– 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 occupants are at risk.
Fig. 73 Variable loading floorFig. 74 Luggage compartment:
Remove carrier rails
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The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.
The heating effect is dependent upon the c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mo
de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Note
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The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
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The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or close
to this position.
Set heatingRecommended settings of heating controls for:
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Setup
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
Defrosting the windscreen and
side windows
To the right up to
the stop
3
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Switched off
Closing
Open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side win-
dows from mist
In heating area
2 or 3

Switched off
Closing
Open and align with the side
window
The fastest heating
To the right up to the stop
3

Switched off
Opening
Opening
Comfortable heating
Desired tempera- ture
2 or 3
 or 
Switched off
Closing
Opening
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the
stop
Desired position

Switched off
Opening
Opening
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Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button page 77, fig. 95 .Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The button cannot be pressed if the control dial is in the position
 or close
to this position.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.Air conditioning system*Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating system.
It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at any
season of the year.Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly. The air conditioning only operates if button
page 80, fig. 96 is pressed and
the following conditions are met:
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engine running,
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outside temperature above +5 °C and
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blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the
windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculat ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect  .
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the
air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in temper-
ature, for example when getting out of the ve hicle, can result in chills in sensitive
persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
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For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
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You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
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increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Note
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We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
Using the systemSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 96 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po sitions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off. – IF you wish to close the inlet for fresh air, use the switch - Recirculated air
mode page 82.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
 page 77.switching cooling on and off– Press the button fig. 96 . The warning light lights up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The warning light in the button goes out.
Note
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The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
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If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
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Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 82.
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Fig. 96 The air conditioning
system: Control elements
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Setting air conditioning systemRecommended settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the
respective operating modes:
Setup
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
Defrosting the windscreen
and side windows
To the right up to
the stop
3

Switched off
Do not switch on
Closing
Open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side
windows from mist
Desired temper- ature
2 or 3

switched on
Do not switch on
Closing
Open and align with the side window
The fastest heating
To the right up to
the stop
3

Switched off
briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
Comfortable heating
Desired temper- ature
2 or 3
 or 
Switched off
Do not switch on
Closing
Opening
the fastest cooling
To the left up to the stop
briefly 4, then 2or 3
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switched on
briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
optimal cooling
Desired temper-
ature
1, 2 or 3

switched on
Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the stop
Desired posi- tion

Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
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