2014 SKODA OCTAVIA warning

The luggage net is located on the underside of the luggage compartment cov-
er » Fig. 104 .WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg in the net. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects into the net – risk of net damage.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 105
Removing/installing the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 106
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Unhook the retaining straps
A
of the flap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 105 .
›On the underside of the cover, in the area of the holders, press C.›Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 2.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest » Fig. 106.
Installing›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
Place the recesses
B
» Fig. 105 on the cover of the
C
brackets on the side
cover.
›
Press on the upper side of the cover so that the mounts fully interlock in the
holders.
›
Insert the retaining bands
A
opposite to the direction of arrow
1
on the
boot lid.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could
be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with some-
thing.
CAUTION
■ 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 B
» Fig. 105 must lock in the holders in the side
trim panel
C
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the lug-
gage 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
If the support straps A » Fig. 105 are attached to the boot, then the boot cov-
er will rise as well when the luggage compartment is opened.107Transporting and practical equipment

Retractable luggage compartment coverFig. 107
Pull out and roll-up luggage compartment cover
Fig. 108
Remove the side panels of the luggage compartment/stow the
roll-up luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
Extending
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
» Fig. 107 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. 107 in the direction of the
arrow
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. 107
and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 4.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Stowing the roll-up luggage compartment cover
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor, then the removable roll-up luggage compartment cover can be stowed in the recesses of the lug-
gage compartment side trim.›
Fold the variable loading floor into the upper position » page 111.
›
Remove the side covers of the luggage compartment in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 108 .
›
Remove the roll-up luggage compartment cover » Fig. 107.
›
Insert the front part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover under a por-
tion of the side trim
D
» Fig. 108 on the left.
›
Fold the rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction
of arrow
2
» .
›
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 111.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover. There is the danger
of injuries during sudden braking or vehicle impact.
CAUTION
If you want to stow the roll-up luggage compartment cover and the roof rack
at the same time , then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage
compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
Storage compartment with cargo element
Fig. 109
Remove storage compartment 
108Using the system

Dividing the luggage compartmentFig. 116
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
Read and observe on page 110 first.
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. 116 .
›
Push the rear edge of the variable loading floor into the grooves
B
in the
direction of the arrow.
The variable loading floor is secured against movements in the grooves
B
.
Net partition
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition
112
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
113WARNING■ Be convinced that the crossbar of the net partition is firmly seated in the
recesses E » Fig. 118 on page 112 .■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can
the seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
Using the net partitionFig. 117
Open part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover / release
lever
Fig. 118
Net partition behind the front seats in the pulled-out state
Read and observe
on page 112 first.
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Removing the net partition behind the rear seats
›
Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 117.
›
Pull out the net partition at the upper crossbar
C
from the housing
D
» Fig. 118 .
›
Hook the crossbar into one of the receptacles
E
. 
112Using the system

WARNING■The items which you transport on the roof rack must be reliably attached
– risk of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.fixing points for base supportFig. 120
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 114 first.
Installation location of the attachment points for base support » Fig. 120
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.AB114Using the system

Heating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlet vents
116
Air distribution control
117
Heating
118
Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
119
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
119
Efficient handling of the cooling system
121
malfunctions
121
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect » page 117 .
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting.■
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
WARNING (Continued)■ Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for
the use of the cooling system are to be observed. ■The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air
temperature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
■ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end
of the journey.
■ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Note
The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 122
Air vents at the front 
116Using the system

Fig. 123
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet
vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric con-
ditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3,
4 » Fig. 122 and 6 » Fig. 123 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the mov-
able adjuster
A
» Fig. 122 or » Fig. 123 upward or downward.
›
To change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 122 or » Fig. 123 to the left or right.
Opening
›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 122 or » Fig. 123 upwards.
Closing
›
Turn regulator
B
» Fig. 122 or » Fig. 123 downwards.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air
outlet
Setting the direction of the air outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 122
and » Fig. 123 1, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 5 , 7Setting the direction of the air
outletActive air outlet nozzles » Fig. 122
and » Fig. 1233, 4 , 64 , 5 , 73 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
Note
To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems are able to work prop-
erly, do not cover the air outlet vents.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting in-
to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Heating and air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
To switch on the recirculated air mode, press symbol button
. The warning
light below the button lights up.
To switch off the recirculated air mode, press symbol button
. The warning
light below the button goes out.
The air recirculation mode is turned off by turning the air distribution control
C
to position 
» Fig. 124 on page 118 or » Fig. 125 on page 119 .
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly
pressing the symbol button .
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
To switch on the recirculated air mode, press symbol button
. The warning
light below the button lights up.
To switch off the recirculated air mode, press symbol button
 again (the
warning light below the button goes out) or press button . 
117Heating and air conditioning

Automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation
Climatronic may have an air quality sensor for the detection of the pollutant
concentration in the sucked-in air.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the
air quality sensor, the recirculated air mode will be switched on automatically.
When the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recircula-
ted air mode is automatically switched off.
The automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment » Infotainment operating instructions ,
chapter Vehicle settings .WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
The automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation with Climatronic
only works if the outside temperature is higher than approx. 2 °C.HeatingFig. 124
Heating Controls
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary knob or
pressing the respective button. When the function is activated, the warning
light below the button lights up.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 124
Set temperature › 
Reduce temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Set the blower speed (level 0: fan off, stage 6: highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 116
› 
Air flow over the windows
› 
Air flow to the upper body
› 
Air flow into the footwell and to the body (warmer air directed to the
footwell than to the body)
› 
Air flow into the footwell
› 
Airflow over the windows and into the footwell
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 80
Switch recirculated air on/off » page 117
ABC118Using the system

Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)Fig. 125
Controls of the air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary knob or
pressing the respective button. When the function is activated, the warning
light below the button lights up.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 125
Set temperature › 
Reduce temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Set the blower speed (level 0: fan off, stage 6: highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 116
› 
Air flow over the windows
› 
Air flow to the upper body
› 
Air flow into the footwell and to the body (warmer air directed to the
footwell than to the body)
› 
Air flow into the footwell
› 
Airflow over the windows and into the footwell
Depending on equipment fitted: › 
Switching on/off aux. heating (standard heating) on/off
» page 122
› 
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 80
Operate the seat heater on the front left seat » page 90
Switch the cooling system on/off
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 80
Switch recirculated air on/off » page 117
Operate the seat heater on the front right seat » page 90
ABCDNote■
The warning light in the button  lights after activation, even if not all of
the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. The light-
ing up of the indicator light in the button signals the operational readiness of
the cooling system.■
During operation of the air conditioning, an increase in engine idle speed may
occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient heating com-
fort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 126
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to al-
ter the settings manually afterwards.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary knob or
pressing the respective button. When the function is on, a warning light within
or below the button lights up.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 126
Adjust the temperature for the left side or for both sides
› 
Reduce temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Set the temperature (turn to the left: Reduce fan speed, turn to the right:
Increase blower speed) 
ABC119Heating and air conditioning