2013 SKODA OCTAVIA fold

WARNING (Continued)■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats » page 178, Correct seated position for
the passengers in the rear seats .■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the threads
of the following devices.■
Rear window heater.
■
Rear window with an integrated antenna.
■
Integrated antenna in the rear side windows (Octavia Estate).
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 229, Service life of tyres .
Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle opera- tion. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged dur-ing the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and unloa-
ded.

Fastening elementsFig. 79
Fastening elements Octavia
Fig. 80
Fastening elements Octavia Estate: Equipment without variable
loading floor/equipment with variable loading floor
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
The luggage compartment comprises the following fastening elements. » Fig. 79
or » Fig. 80 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements and loops 1)
only for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes A is 3.5 kN
(350 kg).
AB1)
The upper front lashing eye is located underneath the folding rear seat backrest.
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Fixing netsFig. 81
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 82
Fastening vertical pocket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
Examples for attaching the fixing nets » Fig. 81.
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!ABCCAUTION■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.■Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net.
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Folding double hooks
Fig. 83
Folding double hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
The folding double hook is used to affix small items of luggage, e.g. bags.
The folding double hook can be located on either of the two sides of the luggage
compartment, according to the model.
CAUTION
An item of luggage with a maximum weight of 5 kg can be attached to each side
of the double hook.
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Foldable hooks (Octavia Estate)Fig. 84
Foldable hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
Foldable hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provi-
ded on both sides of the luggage compartment.
›
Press on the lower portion of the hook
A
and then fold it in direction of the
arrow » Fig. 84 .
The front foldable hooks are also used to fasten the rear bar of the multifunction
pocket » page 99 .
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7 kg.
Floor coveringFig. 85
Fixing the floor covering: Octavia/Octavia Estate
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 91.
The raised floor covering of the luggage compartment can be fixed (e.g. when
handling the spare wheel):
› Octavia: With the loop on a hook on the luggage compartment cover
» Fig. 85 –
 ;
› Octavia Estate: With the hook on the frame of the luggage compartment
lid » Fig. 85 - 
.
CAUTION
The floor covering can be fixed with the Octavia Estate vehicle only if the variable
loading floor is folded in the upper position » Fig. 99 on page 101.
Double sided floor covering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment.
One side of the double-sided floor covering is made of fabric, the other side is
washable (easy to maintain).
The washable side is used to transport wet or dirty items. 
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WARNINGNo 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 elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The following guidelines must be observed. ■ The recesses in the cover
3
» Fig. 87 must lock in the holders in the side trim
panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the opened position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Roll-up luggage compartment cover (Octavia Estate)
Fig. 89
Pull out and remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover/roll up
roll-up luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
Extending
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
» Fig. 89 and pull it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
until it clicks.
Retracting
›
Push the cover in the area of the handle
A
» Fig. 89 in the direction of the ar-
row
2
.
The cover rolls up automatically.
Removing/inserting
The fully rolled-up luggage compartment cover can be removed (e.g. for the
transport of bulky objects).
›
Push on the side of the crossbar in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 89 and
remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
4
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
The removed luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the storage compart- ment under the variable loading floor » page 97, Stowing roll-up luggage com-
partment cover and roof racks .
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover.
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Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover and roof racksFig. 90
Removing the side covers/stowing roof racks properly
Fig. 91
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover/stowing roof racks and
roll-up luggage compartment cover properly
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, the removed roll-up lug-
gage compartment cover and the roof racks can be stowed in the recesses of the
luggage compartment side trim.
Stowing the roof racks
›
Fold the variable loading floor in the upper position » page 101.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 90 .
›
Insert the front roof rack
A
into the front recesses of the side trim.
›
Insert the rear roof rack
B
into the rear recesses of the side trim.
›Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction of
the arrow 1.›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 100.
Stowing the roll-up luggage compartment cover
›
Fold the variable loading floor in the upper position » page 101.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 90 .
›
Insert the front part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover under a portion
of the side trim
D
» Fig. 91 on the left.
›
Fold the rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the side trims of the luggage compartment in the opposite direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 90 .
›
Fold out the variable loading floor to the upper position » page 100.
When stowing both the roof rack and the roll-up luggage compartment cover, the
rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover should overlap the rear roof
rack » Fig. 91 .
Note
■
Before stowing the roof rack, pull out the key from the carrier, otherwise it
could be damaged.■
The keys to the roof rack can be stowed in the recess
C
» Fig. 90 .
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Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)Fig. 94
Multifunctional pocket: withdrawing / sliding in
Fig. 95
Remove multifunction box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
The multifunction box under the roll-up luggage compartment cover is provided
for the storage of clothing and light objects with no sharp edges.
Extending
›
Fold down the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compart- ment » page 94 .
›
Grasp the rear bar
A
» Fig. 94 with both hands and withdraw the complete
pocket in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Place the rear bar onto the two hooks that are folded forward in the direction of
the arrow
2
all the way to the stop.
Pushing in
›
Remove the rear bar from the hook in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 94 .
›
Push in the complete multifunction box in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›Place the rear bar against the front bar and press them together at both endsB.›
Fold back the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Removing/inserting
›
Remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover » page 96.
›
Remove the multifunction box from the receptacle in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 95 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
›
When inserting, push the end of the bar marked   into the right receptacle and
the end of the bar marked   into the left receptacle. The arrows should be
pointing forward » Fig. 95.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the multifunction box is 3 kg.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Positions of the variable loading floor
100
Fold up variable loading floor
101
Dividing the luggage compartment
101
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. For the trans- port of heavy loads, adjust the variable loading floor in the lower posi-
tion » page 100 .
Note
The space below the variable loading floor can be used for stowing objects, for
example, the removed roll-up luggage compartment cover, roof cross bars,
etc. » page 97 .
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Positions of the variable loading floorFig. 96
Set variable loading floor to the upper position / variable loading
floor in the upper position
Fig. 97
Set variable loading floor to the lower position / variable loading
floor in the lower position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 99.
The variable loading floor can be set to the upper or lower position.
Set to the upper position
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 96 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor about 20 cm, pull it to yourself and raise it in the
direction of the arrow
1
to the level of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
until it clicks.
After an audible click, the variable loading floor can be stowed in the upper posi-
tion by pushing it forward.
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to store away objects.
Set into the lower position›
Check that there are no objects in the space under the variable loading floor.
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 97 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor about 10 cm in the direction of the arrow
2
and
pull it back in the direction of the arrow
3
.
The variable loading floor moves automatically to the lower position where it can
be stored by pressing it forward.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both positions » page 101 or used
for dividing the luggage compartment » page 101.
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Fold up variable loading floorFig. 98
fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 99
Variable load floor when folded: in the lower position / in the upper
position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in the lower and the upper posi-
tion » Fig. 99 .
›
Grasp the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 98 and lift in
the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 100
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor in the
lower and upper position.
›
Raise the rear of the variable loading floor by the handle
A
» Fig. 100 .
›
Push the rear edge of the variable loading floor into the grooves
B
in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
The variable loading floor is secured against movements in the grooves
B
.
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Net partition (Octavia Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Using the net partition behind the rear seats
102
Using the net partition behind the front seats
103
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
103
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