2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ECU

Fold down undivided seat backrest›Push the release handles Aon both sides of the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow 1
simultaneously » Fig. 76.
›
Fold the backrest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fold divided seat backrest backwards
›
Pull the rear outer seat belt
C
to the side panel in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 76 .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
Fold undivided seat backrest backwards
›
Pull the rear outer seat belt
C
to the side panel in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 76 .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the release
levers
A
on either side of the seat back click into place – check by pulling on
the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pins
B
on both sides of the seat back are not visible.
WARNING■
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.
■
If rear seats are occupied, make sure that the respective seat backrests
are properly engaged.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the seat belts be jammed by the folded
back seat backrests.■
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they cannot
be damaged or soiled.
Rear seat backrests - fold down from the luggage compartmentFig. 77
Fold rear seat backrest forwards: Variant 1/variant 2
The rear seat backrests can also be unlocked and folded forward from the lug-
gage compartment.
There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking
the right and the middle rear seat backrests.
There is a lever on the left side of the luggage compartment for unlocking the
left rear seat backrest.
›
Pull the corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 77.
The respective seat rest is unlocked and folded forward if applicable.
CAUTION
■ Before folding the seat backrest forward from the luggage compartment,
check that there are no objects on the rear seat. When folding the seat back-
rest forward, they could be damaged or cause damage to the seat backrest
and the seat.■
On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must first be unlocked.
93Seats and head restraints

Rear-seat backrest with long-cargo channelFig. 78
Lid handle / release button
After folding the rear armrest and cover up, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the removable through-loading bag with skis
can be pushed.
Opening from the passenger compartment
›
Fold the rear armrest dow (not as far as the stop) » page 91.
›
Pull the handle
A
» Fig. 78 in the direction of the arrow and fold the cover
downwards.
Opening from the boot
›
Push the unlock button
B
» Fig. 78 in the direction of the arrow and fold the
cover including the armrest forwards.
Closing
›
Fold the cover and rear armrest upwards to the stop - the cover must click
into place.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked into place after closing. This is appa- rent as the red field above the unlocking button
B
» Fig. 78 is not visible from
the boot.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, removable through-loading bag » page 102.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
95
Storage compartment on the driver's side
95
stowage compartments in the doors
95
Storage compartment in the front centre console
96
Cup holders
96
Cigarette lighter
97
Ashtray
97
12-Volt power outlet
98
Waste container
98
Multimedia holder
99
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
99
Glasses compartment
100
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
100
Clothes hook
101
Storage pockets on the front seats
101
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
101
230-volt socket
101
Removable through-loading bag
102WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – risk of accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
94Using the system

Car park ticket holderFig. 79
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 94 first.
The parking ticket holder » Fig. 79 is designed e.g. for securing car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 80
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 94 first.
Opening
›
Raise the handle and open out the compartment in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 80 .
Closing
›
Swivel the lid against the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
stowage compartments in the doors
Fig. 81
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 81
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1.5 litres in the front doors
Storage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 0.5 litres in the rear doors
WARNINGDo not use the storage compartment A » Fig. 81 of the door pocket to
store protruding objects. Otherwise, this could impair the effectiveness of
the side airbag.ABCD95Transporting and practical equipment

The socket only works if the ignition is switched on.
Use›
Fold out the lid on the power socket in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 95.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket can only be used when the ignition is switched on »
.
When the plug on the electrical appliance is inserted into the power socket,
the child safety lock is released, and the power socket is activated.
Warning light
› Permanent green light: The power socket is activated.
› Flashing red light: The power socket is temporarily deactivated.
The power socket is deactivated automatically when the amperage is too high,
the temperature is too high or the battery charge state is too low.
If disabling reasons no longer exist, the socket is automatically activated. Then
re-activate connected devices which are switched on »
.
WARNING■
The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to
150 watt.■
Improper use can lead to serious injury or fire. Therefore, when leaving
the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
■
Safely stow away all connected devices during the journey to prevent
them from being thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden brak-
ing manoeuvre or an accident – risk of death!
■
Do not pour liquids into the power socket – risk of death! If fluid does
manage to get into the power socket, completely dry out the socket before
reuse.
■
The connected devices may warm up during operation – risk of injury or
fire!
■
The child lock on the power socket is unlocked when using adapters and
extension cables which carry volts – risk of injury!
■
Do no insert any conductive objects into the contacts of the power sock-
et, e.g. knitting needs – risk of death!
CAUTION■ Place the connector on the electrical device into the power socket as far as it
can go to create a connection between the contacts.■
If the connector of the electrical device is not inserted fully into the power
socket, the child safety lock might release, and the power socket be activated.
The electrical device is still not supplied with power.
■
The socket is temporarily disabled at engine start-up and the indicator light
flashes red. After starting the engine, the power socket is re-activated auto-
matically.
■
Do not connect any lamps with neon filaments to the power socket - risk of
damaging the lamp.
■
A larger current surge may arise in some power supplies (e.g. for notebooks)
when connecting them to the power socket- this will automatically deactivate
the power socket. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the consum-
er and connect the power supply to the power socket first, followed by the
consumer.
■
The connected appliances may behave differently to when connected to the
mains.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Removable through-loading bag
Fig. 96
Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to only as a through-
loading bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis.
Stowing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Open the boot lid. 
102Using the system

›Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest down-
wards » page 94 .›
Place the empty, through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the bag
with the zip is in the boot.
›
Push the skis into the through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the through-loading bag.
Securing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Tighten the strap
A
on the free end around the skis in front of the bind-
ings » Fig. 96 .
›
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 unlock-
ing button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
WARNING■ After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap B » Fig. 96 .■
The strap
A
must hold the skis tight.
■
Make sure that the strap
A
holds all skis in front of the binding (see also
the text on the through-loading bag).
■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed
24 kg.
CAUTION
■ Never fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - risk of damag-
ing the through-loading bag.■
The through-loading bag is designed for the transportation of up to four
pairs of skis.
■
Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips
facing to the rear. into the through-loading bag.
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
104
Fixing nets
105Folding double hooks105Foldable hook106
Floor covering
106
Floor covering on both sides
106
Luggage net
106
Luggage compartment cover
107
Retractable luggage compartment cover
108
Storage compartment with cargo element
108
Storage compartments under the floor covering
109
Multi-function pocket
110
Class N1 vehicles
110
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing
nets » page 104 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING■ Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users. 
103Transporting and practical equipment

CAUTION■The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes C and Eis 3.5 kN (350 kg).■
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes
D
is 1.5
kN (150 kg).
Fixing nets
Fig. 99
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 100
Fastening example for vertical
pockets
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 99
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor and this is in the upper
position, then the lashing eyes
E
» Fig. 98 on page 104 can be used for attach-
ing the nets.
ABCWARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ 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.■
For vehicles with lashing eyes
D
» Fig. 97 on page 104 , only the following
nets can be attached. ■ Horizontal pocket behind the seats.
■ Floor net, which can be attached to the rear fastening elements
A
» Fig. 97
on page 104 in the rear area.
Folding double hooks
Fig. 101
Folding double hooks
Read and observe and on page 103 first.
The folding double hook » Fig. 101 is used to fasten small items of luggage, e.g.
bags.
The folding double hook can be located on either of the two sides of the lug-
gage 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.105Transporting and practical equipment

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

Fig. 110
Removing cargo element/example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
The storage compartment with cargo element may be located on either of thetwo sides of the luggage compartment, depending on the equipment variant.
Remove the storage compartment cover
›
Remove the storage compartment cover in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 109 .
Secure load
›
Remove the cargo element (part of the storage compartment cover) in the di-
rection of the arrow » Fig. 110-
 .
›
Secure the cargo element onto the floor of the luggage compartment with
Velcro » Fig. 110 -
 .
CAUTION
■
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to
2.5 kg. in weight in total.■
The cargo element is designed for attaching objects with a maximum total
weight of 8 kg.
■
When using the storage compartment, take care not to damage it or the lug-
gage compartment lining.
Storage compartments under the floor coveringFig. 111
Lift floor covering/storage compartments under the floor cover-
ing
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
The storage compartments are located under the floor covering of the luggagecompartment in vehicles without a spare wheel.
Use
›
Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor » page 112.
›
Remove the fog floor covering in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 111.
›
Fix the hook
A
to the top edge of the variable loading floor.
It is possible also to store objects with larger heights in the storage compart-
ments
B
, thereby using the maximum height of the luggage compartment.
CAUTION
■ The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 15 kg.
in weight in total.■
Do not stored any sharp objects in the storage compartments.
■
Do not load the storage compartments at specific points or they may be
damaged.
■
Place the objects carefully into the storage compartments to avoid damage
to the compartments.
109Transporting and practical equipment