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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒ page 201.
Vehicles of category N1 On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lash-
ing set which complies with the standard EN
12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fasten-
ing the load.
Fastening elements Fig. 57 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and fastening elements/attachment points and
fastening strip
Fixing eyes and fastening elements ⇒ fig. 57 or fixing eyes and a fastening strip
are fitted on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒
fig. 57 - right.
You can also attach the fixing nets for stowing small items of luggage, in the lug-
gage compartment on the fixing eyes and fastening elements or on the fixing
eyes and the fastening strip with integrated hook ⇒ fig. 57.
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
● The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it can-
not move during the journey and when braking.
● If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being
thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached
to the lashing eyes.
Folding hooks Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: folding
hooks
Folding 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 7.5 kg can be attached to the hook. WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 70. 71
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Fastening strip with moveable hook
Fig. 59 Luggage compartment: Fastening strip with moveable hook/remove hook
A fastening strip is located on both sides of the luggage compartment with two
moveable hooks each, in order to attach small items of luggage, such as bags etc.
⇒ fig. 59 . An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to each hook.
Move the hook into another position
– Fold up the hook in direction of arrow 1
⇒ fig. 59 until an angle of approx. 45°
is reached.
– Move the hook in direction of arrow 2
⇒ fig. 59 into the desired position and
fold down the hook as far as the stop in direction of arrow 3 .
Remove the hook from the fastening strip
– Fold the hook in direction of arrow 4 until it slackens.
Install the hook on the fastening strip
– Position the hook on the fastening strip in the vertical position in direction of
arrow 5 and lightly press it on.
– Fold the hook down in opposite direction of the arrow 4 until it locks fully.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 70. Fixing nets - Net programme
Fig. 60 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double vertical pocket
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
⇒ fig. 60 - left, and double vertical pocket ⇒
fig. 60 - right.
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
● The 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!
● The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it can-
not move during the journey and when braking. CAUTION
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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head re-
straints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 61 Removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must trans-
port bulky goods.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
– Fold the seat backrests a little forward in order to facilitate the removal of the
luggage compartment cover.
– Unhook the support straps 1
⇒ fig. 61 .
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– Pull the luggage compartment cover out of the holders 2 to the rear or press
on the bottom side of the luggage compartment cover in the front area.
– Fold the slackened front part of the luggage compartment cover over the head
restraints of the rear seats.
– Slightly tilt the luggage compartment cover and remove it to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the
holder 2 and hanging the support straps
1 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 there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something. CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating wire of the rear window heater is not damaged as
a result of objects placed in this area. Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Static separation net Fig. 62 Use of the static separation net behind the rear seats/behind the front seats
Install 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 ⇒ page 73.
– Take the separation net out of the bag.
– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
– Insert the cross rod into the mount B
⇒ fig. 62 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 B .
– Hang the carabines C at the ends of the strap into the fixing eyes behind the
rear or front seats. £ 73
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–
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 C ⇒ fig. 62
.
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts B .
Pack static separation net
– Press the red button of the joint A - 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 separation net behind the rear seats with varia-
ble loading floor ⇒ page 74 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats
without variable loading floor. Use the lower fixing eyes on the carrier rails in or-
der to attach the carabines.
The opening D
⇒ fig. 62 in the separation net is designed to feed through the
three-point seat belt ⇒ page 135.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
Remove variable loading floor Fig. 63 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor/remove The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an
even luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
The maximum permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75
kg.
Removing the variable loading floor
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving it in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 63
.
– Raise the variable loading floor in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 63
.
– Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow 3 ⇒ fig. 63
.
– Pull the variable loading floor up and out in direction of arrow 4 .
– The installation of the variable loading floor is carried out in the reverse order.
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position
– Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow 1
⇒ fig. 59 .
– Fold up the variable loading floor behind the seat backrests of the rear seats.
– Fold down the hooks in direction of arrow 3 as far as the stop
⇒ fig. 59 .
– Support the variable loading floor on the hooks folded downwards. WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier 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 can be in-
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Remove carrier rails
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Remove carrier rails
– Slacken the check points B
⇒ fig. 64 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key
or a flat screwdriver.
– Grasp the carrier rail A at the position
1 and slacken it by pulling in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
– Grasp the carrier rail A at the position
2 , slacken it by pulling in the direction
of the arrow and take it out.
– 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 both check points 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 carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. Variable loading floor with spare wheel
Use variable loading floor
Fig. 65 Luggage compartment: Fold the side parts of the loading floor/example for using the
variable loading floor
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an
even luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
The maximum permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75
kg.
You can fold down the side parts of the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
in order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage ⇒ fig. 65 . Note
● If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage
compartment can be installed.
● The variable loading floor with spare wheel can be secured in the raised posi-
tion in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel ⇒
page 74,
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Removable storage box
Fig. 66 Luggage compartment: Storage
box
The storage box A is housed under the variable loading floor. If necessary, you
can remove it.
There is a space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage box ⇒
page 208. WARNING
The removable storage box must be located under the variable loading floor
for the safe use of the variable loading floor.
Roof rack
Roof rail Fig. 67 Roof rail 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 vehicles with a panorama roof, make sure that the tilted panorama roof
does not strike any items which are transported.
● 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.
Roof load Distribute the weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum
permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of
100 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
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Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console Fig. 68 Front centre console: Cup holder
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒ fig. 68 . WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the 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). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spill-
ing e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat uphols-
tery can be damaged. Cup holder in rear centre console Fig. 69 Centre console at rear: Cup
holder
– Press on the panel in the area A
⇒
fig. 69 - the cup holder comes out.
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.
– Adjust the cup holder by moving the locking plate B .
WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the 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). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
● The cup holder in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (other-
wise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
● Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill
when braking and while doing so damage the vehicle. 77
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Note holder
Fig. 70 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. 71 Centre console: Front ashtray
Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒ fig. 71 upwards. When removing do not hold the ashtray
at the cover - risk of breakage. Replacing ashtray
–
Insert the ashtray vertically. WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - low centre console Fig. 72 Low centre console: Rear ash-
tray
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge A and fold it open in the direction
of arrow ⇒ fig. 72.
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! CAUTION
The ashtray in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise it
could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat. 78
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