2015 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Folding forward›Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 80 .›
Fold the backrest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 80 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 19.■
Adjust the seat backrest only when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs away from between the seat
cushion and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
Seat backrestsFig. 81
Fold the seat backrest forwards from the interior/pull the belt for
the side trim
Fig. 82
Fold the backrest forward from the luggage compartment: Var-
iant 1/variant 2
The luggage compartment can be increased by folding back the seat. This can
be done either from the interior or of from the luggage compartment.
The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually on vehicles with
divided rear seats.
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head
restraints removed before the seat backrests are folded forward » page 83.
Folding forward from the interior
›
Press the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 81 . 
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›Fold the backrest in the direction of the arrow 2.
In the undivided seat back, press the release handles A
on both sides of the
seat back at the same time.
Folding forward from the luggage compartment
There is a lever on the left side of the luggage compartment for unlocking the
left rear seat backrest.
There is a lever on the right side of the luggage compartment for unlocking
the right and the middle rear seat backrests.
Before folding the seat backrest forward, check that there are no objects on
the rear seat.
On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear
seat backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the
housing.
›
Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 82.
The respective seat rest is unlocked and folded forward if applicable.
Folding backwards
›
Pull the rear outer seat belt
C
to the side panel in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 81 .
›
Subsequently, fold back the backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
until the release handle
A
clicks into place - by pulling on the seat back-
rest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
In the undivided seat back, pull the two outer belts to the side panel. The re-
lease handles
A
must be locked audibly on both sides of the seat backrest.
The red pen
B
should not be visible on any of the two sides of the seat back.
WARNING■ If rear seats are occupied, make sure that the respective seat backrests
are properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat back, the seat belts must be ready for 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.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
CAUTION■ Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.■
Before folding the seat back forward, check whether there are any objects
on the rear seat - there is a danger of damaging these items or the seat back
and the seat.
Long cargo channel in the rear seat backrest
Fig. 83
Open the cover: from the interior/from the luggage compartment
After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest
becomes visible through which the through-loading bag with skis can be push-
ed.
Opening from the interior
›
Fold the rear armrest down (not as far as the stop) » Fig. 79 on page 86 .
›
Pull the handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 83 and fold the cover
forwards.
Opening from the boot
›
Push the unlock button
B
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 83 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 the cover.
This is apparent as the red field above the unlocking button
B
» Fig. 83 is not
visible from the boot. 
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WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, through-loading bag.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
90
Storage compartment on the driver's side
90
stowage compartments in the doors
90
Storage compartment in the front centre console
91
Cup holders
91
Cigarette lighter
92
Ashtray
92
12-Volt power outlet
93
Waste container
93
Multimedia holder
94
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
95
Glasses compartment
95
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
95
Clothes hook
96
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
96
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
97
230-volt socket
97
Removable through-loading bag
98
AUX and USB inputs
99WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating, cornering or with an incorrect driv-
ing action) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic – there is
the risk of an 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! 
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WARNING (Continued)■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!
Car park ticket holder
Fig. 84
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 89 first.
The parking ticket holder » Fig. 84 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. 85
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Opening
›
Raise the handle and open out the compartment in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 85 .
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. 86
Storage compartments: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 86
Storage compartment in the front door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 1.5 l in the front door
Storage compartment in the rear door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 0.5 l in the rear door
WARNINGThe storage compartment A» Fig. 86 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not project out because there is the danger of limiting the
operating range of the side airbags.ABCD90Using the system

Storage compartment in the front centre consoleFig. 87
Open the open storage compartment / storage compartment
Fig. 88
Phonebox
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Storage compartment in the front centre console » Fig. 87
Open
Lockable
The storage compartment is provided for storing small items.
The lockable storage compartment contains an induction panel that is connec-
ted to the GSM antenna - the Phonebox » Fig. 88.
Open/close
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 87 -
 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Phonebox
When the telephone is inserted into the Phonebox, the telephone signal in-
creases in strength by about 20%. This reduces the level of phone battery dis-
charge and the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle.›
Place the telephone in the storage compartment B with its back on the in-
duction panel » Fig. 88.
WARNING■
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must al-
so not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!■
For safety reasons, the storage compartment must always be closed
when driving.
CAUTION
■ The Phonebox cannot be used as an alternative to connecting the telephone
with the Infotainment.■
Protective cases or cases around the telephone placed in the storage com-
partment may interfere with the telephone signal strength.
■
Metallic objects such as coins or keys under the telephone can affect the tel-
ephone signal strength.
Cup holders
Fig. 89
Cup holder: front/rear
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder. 
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Placement of the cup holders » Fig. 89
In the front centre console
In the rear armrestWARNING■ 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.■
Never put hot cups in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves, they may spill –
risk of scalding!
■
No objects should be placed in the holders that might endanger the vehi-
cle's occupants if the vehicle brakes suddenly or the vehicle is in collision.
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 90
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Use
›
Press the igniter in as far as the stop » Fig. 90.
›
Wait until the igniter pops out.
›
Remove the glowing igniter and use immediately.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
ABWARNING■
The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These could operate the lighter
and get burned, start a fire or damage the interior.■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can case
burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Ashtray
Fig. 91
Remove front ashtray / open rear ashtray / remove rear ashtray
insert
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
When removing, do not hold the ashtray on the cover.
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 91 -
 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Removing/inserting the rear ashtray insert
›
Pull the upper part of the well and open the ashtray in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 91 -
 .
›
Grasp the insert in the area marked with the arrows and remove it in the di-
rection of arrow
2
» Fig. 91 -
 . 
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The insertion of the insert and closing of the ashtray is carried out in reverse
order.WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
12-Volt power outlet
Fig. 92
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet: in the front centre console/ in
the boot
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
Overview of the 12-volt socket » Fig. 92
In the front centre console
In the luggage compartment
Use
›
Remove the socket cover » Fig. 92 -
 .
Or
›
Open the socket cover » Fig. 92 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
WARNINGInstructions for devices connected to the sockets.■Safely stow all devices during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – risk of death!■
The devices may warm up during operation – risk of injury or fire! If the
device becomes too hot, switch it off and disconnect it from the power sup-
ply immediately.
WARNINGWhen using the 12-volt sockets, the following notes are to be observed.■The socket also works if the ignition is switched off. When leaving the ve-
hicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
CAUTION
■ The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts, otherwise the
electrical system of the vehicle may be damaged.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
Waste container
Fig. 93
Waste container: inserting and moving/opening 
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Fig. 94
Replacing the bags
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slots in the doors.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 93 .
›
Move the waste container in the direction of the arrows as required
2
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 93 .
Open/close waste container
›
Remove the cover in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 93 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags
›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 94 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
6
.
›
Place the bag containing the frame in the direction of arrow
7
into the con-
tainer body, so that the two lugs engage audibly to the frame.
WARNINGNever use the waste container as an ashtray - risk of fire!NoteWe recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 95
Multimedia holder
Read and observe on page 89 first.
Multimedia holder » Fig. 95
Storage compartment for storing two coins
Storage compartment for storing the vehicle key
Storage compartment for storing a mobile phone
Depending on the equipment, the multimedia holder may only be accessible
via storage compartment
C
.
WARNINGNever use the multimedia holder as an ashtray - risk of fire!ABC94Using the system