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forward, always use suitable lashing st raps which are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. Never attach a ch ild seat to the lashing eyes!Folding hooksFolding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 58 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines page 62.
Fixing nets - Net programme*Fig. 59 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket , floor fixing net / double vertical pocketsFixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net fig. 59
and double vertical pockets fig. 59 on the right.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
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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!
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edge s in the nets - risk of net damage.Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartmentYou can lean against the raised floor cover between the backrests of the rear seats and
the luggage compartment cover, as if one needs to reach the spare wheel*.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: folding
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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.Fig. 60 Removal of the luggage compartmen t cover / Luggage compartment cover in the
lower positionThe luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must transport
bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps fig. 60 .
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holder by pulling to the rear or with adequate blows to th e bottom side of the cover.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder and hanging the support straps on the boot lid.
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the
supporting elements fig. 60 on the right.
The procedure of installing or removing is identical.
The luggage compartment cover is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg.
in weight.
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 objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects
placed in this area can slip forward!Static separation net*Fig. 61 Use of the static separation net be hind the rear seats / behind the front seatsInstall the static separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.Install the static separation net behind the rear seats– Remove the luggage compartment cover.
– Take the separation net out of the bag.
– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
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– 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
 page 65, fig. 61 .
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the st rap into the lashing eyes behind the rear
seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and then on
the other side.Remove the static separation net behind the rear seats– Slacken the bands on both sides and take off the carabines page 65, fig. 61 .
– 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 .Pack static separation net– Press the red button of the joint - so that it releases.
– Put the separation net folded together in the bag and close it.
– Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left and right luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the static se paration net behind the front seats page 65,
fig. 61 on the right is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats. Use the eyes
behind the front seats to attach the carabi nes. Remove the rear seats to enlarge the
luggage compartment.
Installing and removing the static separation net behind the rear seats with variable
loading floor*  page 66 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats without
variable loading floor. Use the lower eyes at the fixing wedges on the front part of the
variable loading floor in or der to attach the carabines.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*Removing variable loading floorFig. 62 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor / removeThe 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– Unhook the loops fig. 62 of the elastic partition out of the fixing points.
– Unlock the variable loading floor by turnin g the locking bolts by approx. 180° to
the left fig. 62 .
– You can fold together the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the
arrow.
– Lift up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow  fig. 62 and take out the
loading floor by pulling in direction of arrow fig. 62 .Installing the variable loading floor– Place the variable loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
– Fold open the variable loading floor.
– Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts fig. 62 by approx.
180° to the right.
– Attach the loops of the elastic partition to the fixing points.
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Pay attention when installing that the ca rrier rails and the variable loading floor
are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed, no flexible storage compartment or fixing net*
can be installed.Remove carrier railsFig. 63 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points / remove carrier railsInstall carrier rails– Slacken the check point on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or a flat screw-
driver fig. 63 .
– Grasp the carrier rail fig. 63 on the right and take it out by pulling in direction
of arrow. The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be
removed in the same way.Install carrier rails– Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press the check point on each carrier rail up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the ca rrier rails and the variable loading floor
are correctly fixed, otherwis e the occupants are at risk.Take out lateral carrier rail and fixing wedgesFig. 64 Luggage compartment: Take out lateral carrier rail / Take out fixing wedgesRemove lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges– Grasp the lateral carrier rail fig. 64 and take it out by pulling in the direction of
arrow.
– Grasp the fixing wedge fig. 64 on the right and take it out by pulling in the direc-
tion of arrow. To remove the fixing wedge on the other side of the luggage
compartment, proceed in the same way.Install lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges– Position the fixing wedges at the attachme nt points and press these up to stop in
the direction of the luggage compartment sides.
– Insert the lateral carrier rail at an angle to the fixing wedges and press it up to the
stop.
– Check the attachment of the late ral carrier rail by pulling it.
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Divide the luggage compartment 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. 65 .Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment*Install cross member– Remove the rear seats or fold the seats fully forwards, in order to make available
the necessary space in the luggage compartment page 60.
– Release the fixtures at the ends of the cross member by slightly pulling up the
securing screws . – Position the cross member with the fixed (not
pulled out) part onto the (in direction
of travel) right lashing eye and then the pull-out part onto the left lashing eye.
– Secure the fixture to both sides an d lock the fixing screws in place.
– Tighten the fixing screws up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it.
WARNING
When transporting the bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety
of the passengers transported on the rear seats page 111, “Correct seated
position for the occupants on the rear seats”.Install bicycle carrier– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member, after pulling up the
screw push the frame side rail (alu-part) towards the cross member and screw
the screw into the nut fig. 67 .
– Slacken the screw on the moveable part of the bicycle carrier and pull out, then
position the moveable part of the carrier, depending on bicycle size, into one of the
three possible positions.
– Insert the screw into the desired position and tighten.
Fig. 65 Divide the luggage compart-
mentFig. 66 Install cross member
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Put bicycle into the bicycle carrierFig. 68 Put in the bicycle / fastening the front wheel– Remove the front wheel before putti ng the bicycle into the vehicle.
– Slacken the quick tension jack on the fixi ng axle of the bicycle carrier and adjust
according to the width of the bicycle fork.
– Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick tension jack
 fig. 68 .
– Fasten the removed front wheel with the fixing strap in the vehicle interior so that it does not result in any damage to the luggage compartment, bicycle or the stored
items.
Note
If the front wheel is equipped with disc brak e, attach the wheel in such a way that the
brake disc is opposite the frame.
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strapFig. 69 Securing the bicycles with clamps / with a strap– To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other and
open the clamp.
– Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as far as possible below the saddle rod and close the clamp fig. 69 .
– When transporting two bi cycles tension the strap fig. 69 between the saddle
rods.
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the lashing eyes behind the rear seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.
– If it is necessary, the position of the bicycles in the vehicle can be additionally recti- fied.
WARNING
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When transporting passengers and objects, which require the seats to be
folded forwards, ensure the safety of the passengers being transported on the
rear seats page 111, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear
seats”.
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Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision
between the steering arm and the rear window can occur.
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The roof luggage rack system*Roof rail*Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
A special roof luggage rack system was de veloped for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.

The roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi-
tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.

The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components can be
obtained from Škoda original accessories.Caution

If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any
damage which may result to your car is no t covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
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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.
Note
If a roof rail is not fitted onto a vehicle at the works, it is obtainable from a specialist
garage which carries out the professional fitting.Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof lu ggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carr ying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
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The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
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Please note that the handling proper ties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity an d 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.
Fig. 70 Roof rail
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Front cup holderYou can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses fig. 71 .
WARNING
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Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
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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 whil e driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g.
when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be
damaged.
Rear cup holder*You can place one cup or beverage can into the recess fig. 72 .
WARNING
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Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they 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 whil e driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g.
when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be
damaged.
Fig. 71 Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 72 Centre console: Cup holder
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