2011 SKODA OCTAVIA fold seats

Division of the variable loading floor in the boot
Fig. 61 Luggage compartment: Dividing
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. 61 . 
Removing variable loading floor in the luggage compartment Fig. 62 Luggage compartment: Remove variable loading floor/remove carrier rails
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier. You
can remove the variable loading floor if necessary.
–
Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the safety eyes A
⇒  fig. 62 to the
left by around 90°.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.
– Unlock the carrier rails B by turning the arbour-mounted fixing eyes
C to the
right by approx. 90°. WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails
and the variable loading floor are correctly attached. If this is not the case,
there is a risk of injury for the occupants. CAUTION
The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. 
Net partition (Estate car) Use the luggage net partition behind the rear seats Fig. 63 Folding down the storage compartment cover/pulling out the luggage net partition
Pulling out
– Fold down the storage compartment cover behind the rear seats
⇒ fig. 63
-
left.
– Pull the luggage net partition at the bracket A out of the housing
B in direc-
tion of the holders C .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts C and push the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount C .
– Fold the storage compartment cover downwards.
Folding
– Fold down the storage compartment cover behind the rear seats ⇒ fig. 63 .£ 71
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Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and
take the cross rod out of the mounts C .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into the housing B .
– Fold the storage compartment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the foldable
luggage compartment cover ⇒
 fig. 60 . WARNING
● First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts Cin the front position!
●
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. 
Use the luggage net partition behind the front seats Fig. 64 Pull out the luggage net parti-
tion
Pulling out
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒ page 64
– Pull the net partition at the bracket A
⇒  fig. 64 out of the housing B–
Insert the cross rod into the mount C 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 C .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 mounts C .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into the housing B .
– 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 ob-
jects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden brak-
ing - 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 C in the front position! 
Removing and installing the luggage net partition housing Fig. 65 Rear seats: Luggage net parti-
tion housing
Removing
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒ page 64
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the luggage net partition housing A
⇒
 fig. 65 in the direction of arrow
1 and take it out of the mount of the rear seats in the direction of arrow
2 .
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Install
–
Position the luggage net partition housing into the mounts in the rear seat
backrests.
– Push the luggage net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow 1as far as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position. WARNING
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. 
The roof rack Description CAUTION
● Only use roof racks approved by ŠKODA.
● 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 not covered by the warranty
agreements. 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 slid-
ing/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. Note
If a vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from the
ŠKODA Original Accessories Lashing points (Octavia)
Fig. 66 Attachment points for base roof
carrier
Perform the assembly and the disassembly according to the attached instructions. Note
● If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
● The figure is not valid for an estate car. 
Roof load Distribute the weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum
permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of
75 kg and the maximum per-
missible total weight of the vehicle 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 fit-
ting instructions. WARNING
● The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached - risk of accident!
● You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
● Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the dis-
placement 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. 73
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Note holder
Fig. 69 Windscreen: Note holder
The parking ticket holder is designed e.g. for attaching 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 ashtray Fig. 70 Centre console: Front ashtray/remove front ashtray insert
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to A
⇒  fig. 70. Removing ashtray insert
–
Press on the ashtray insert in the area B (the insert comes out) and you can
take it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in. WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! 
Rear ashtray - low centre console Fig. 71 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge A and fold it open in the direction
of arrow ⇒ fig. 71 .
Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle B and pull it out in an upward direction.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in. WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! 75
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Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 75 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side
Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side
– Press the handle of the lid ⇒ fig. 75 - the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
There is a holder for a pen and note book on the inside of the lid. WARNING
● The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
● Do not place any beverages into the cup holder while driving. Spilled bev-
erages can damage the electrical system and the upholstery. Hot beverages
may result in burns. 
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side Fig. 76 Storage compartment: Using
cooling system–
Open or close the air supply using the control dial ⇒ fig. 76.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interi-
or air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you close the air supply if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment. 
Storage compartment on the driver's side Fig. 77 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's side
– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding open in
the direction of arrow ⇒
 fig. 77. WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
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Storage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 78 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒ fig. 78 - the lid folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment. WARNING
● The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
● The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
● Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage com-
partment. 
Stowage compartment in front centre console Fig. 79 Front centre console: Storage
compartment–
Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area A ⇒ 
fig. 79 -
the lid opens. WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! 
Storage net on the front centre console Fig. 80 Front centre console: Storage
net
The storage net in the front centre console ⇒ fig. 80 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 stored in the luggage net, because
they can damage the luggage net. 79
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The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening storage compartment
–
Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow ⇒  fig. 84 - left.
Closing storage compartment
– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.
Setting height
– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one
of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction
– Push the lid into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
– Pull the lock A in upward direction.
Closing air inlet
– Push the lock A as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped
with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high
as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position  through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This position causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary reg-
ulator position for the fan).
You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should
always be kept closed. Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake. Rear seat armrest with storage compartment
Fig. 85 Armrest of rear seats:
The armrest includes a storage compartment. You open the compartment by
pressing the button on the front side and raising the cover ⇒

 fig. 85 . 
Stowage compartment in rear centre console Fig. 86 Centre console at rear: Stowage
compartment
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the storage
compartment A in the direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 86 . WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! 81
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Seat backrest with opening for skis
Fig. 87 Rear seats: Handle of lid/luggage compartment: Unlock button
After folding open the armrest and the lid, an opening in the seat backrest be-
comes visible through which you can push the removable through-loading bag
with skis. You can fold open the armrest and the lid from the passenger or lug-
gage compartment.
Opening from passenger compartment
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seat at the loop ⇒  page 66.
– Pull the handle up to the stop in upward direction and fold open the lid down-
wards ⇒

 fig. 87 - left.
Opening from luggage compartment
– Push the unlock button downwards ⇒
 fig. 87 - right and fold the lid (with arm-
rest) to the front.
Closing
– Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid must
click into place audibly.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. You can recog-
nize this on the fact that the red field above the unlocking button A of the lug-
gage compartment is not visible. WARNING
The opening for the skis is solely used for transporting skis which are placed
in a properly secured removable through-loading bag ⇒

 page 82. Through-loading bag The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting
skis. Fig. 88 Securing the removable
through-loading bag
Loading
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards
⇒ page 82, Seat backrest with opening for skis

.
– Place the empty removable through-loading bag in such a way that the end of
the bag with the zip lies in the boot.
– Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the luggage com-
partment ⇒  .
Securing
– Tighten the strap A on the free end around the skis in front of the bindings
⇒  fig. 88 .
– Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
– Guide the securing strap B through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
– Insert the securing strap B into the lock
C until it is heard to lock in place.
On vehicles fitted with a luggage net partition, guide the securing strap B around
the housing when the net partition is rolled up. After fixing the luggage net parti-
tion in place, it is not longer possible to unroll the luggage net partition. £82
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