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Storage compartment with cargo elementFig. 122
Remove storage compartment
Fig. 123
Removing cargo element/example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The storage compartment with cargo element may be located on either of the
two sides of the luggage compartment, depending on the equipment variant.
The space behind the storage compartment is designed for storing small ob-
jects with a maximum total weight of 2.5 kg.
The cargo element is designed for attaching objects with a maximum total
weight of 8 kg.
Storage compartment cover removal/fitting
›
Remove the storage compartment cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 122 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Secure load›Remove the cargo element (part of the storage compartment cover) in the di-
rection of the arrow » Fig. 123- 
.›
Attach the Cargo element with Velcro to the rear seats on the floor of the
luggage compartment » Fig. 123 - 
or attach to the fabric side of the dou-
ble-sided floor covering.
CAUTION
When using the storage compartment, take care not to damage it or the lug-
gage compartment lining.
Storage compartments under the floor covering
Fig. 124
Lift floor covering/storage compartments under the floor cover-
ing
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The storage compartments
B
» Fig. 124 are located under the floor covering
of the luggage compartment in vehicles without a spare wheel.
Every storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 15
kg. in weight in total.
Transport of cargo
›
Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor » page 109.
›
Remove the fog floor covering in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 124.
›
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. 
106Using the system

If the crossbar is hooked into the receptacle E to the left for example, then
press on the crossbar in the direction of the arrow 1 and insert into the re-
ceptacle E
to the right.
›
Make sure that the crossbar is firmly seated in the fittings
E
.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 130.
Using 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. 130.
›
Press on the crossbar and remove it from the receptacles
E
, first on one
side, then on the other side » Fig. 131.
›
Hold the crossbar
C
in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
into the housing
D
without being damaged.
›
Fold back part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover
A
in the opposite
direction of the arrow » Fig. 130.
CAUTION
If the net partition blocks when pulling it out of the housing, push the release
lever B in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 130.
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
Fig. 132
Removing the net partition
housing
Removing
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 87.
›
Open the rear right door » page 57.
›
Push the net partition housing
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
and re-
move it from the mounts on the right seat backrests in the direction of the
arrow
2
» Fig. 132 .
Fitting›Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.›
Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 132 as far as the stop.
›
Fold the rear seats backs into their original position » page 87.
Roof rack
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
111
Stowing the roof rack
111
Roof load
112WARNINGWhen transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered
to.■
The transported items on the roof rack must always be securely 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
■ 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 when tilting.■
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
opened. 
110Using the system

›START STOP deactivate
» page 126, Manually deactivating/activating the
system .›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
›
Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
›
Release the brake pedal.
The vehicle starts off with maximum acceleration.
›
Reactivate the TCS and START-STOP when the desired speed has been
reached.
WARNINGRapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – risk of accident!
Running-in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running-in
132
Tips for economical driving
132
DriveGreen function
133
The fuel consumption, degree of pollution and vehicle wear depend on driving
style, road condition, weather conditions and the like.
Running-in
Driving in the engine
The engine has to be run in during the first 1500 kilometres. During this period,
the driving style decides on the quality of the driving-in process.
During the first 1 000 km we recommend not driving faster than 3/4 of the
maximum permissible engine speed, not to drive at full throttle and to dis-
pense with the trailer.
In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres the engine load can be increased up
to the maximum permitted engine speed.
New tyres
New tyres have to be “run in” since they do not offer optimal grip at first.
Drive especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
New brake pads
New brake pads have to first “grind in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect.
Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so.
Tips for economical driving
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, the following instructions
must be observed.
Looking ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
Switch in an energy saving and timely manner Observe the recommended gear » page 41.
Avoid full throttle and high speeds
Fuel consumption can be reduced by half if only three-quarters of the possible
top speed of your vehicle is used.
Reducing idling
If the vehicle is fitted with the START STOP system there is an automatic re-
duction of the idling. If the engine is stopped on vehicles without START-STOP
system, such as when waiting in a traffic jam, the fuel economy is already
greater after 30 - 40 s than the fuel quantity which is required for engine re-
start.
Avoid short distances
When driving a short distance of less than about 4 km, the engine cannot
reach its operating temperature. As long as the engine has not reached oper-
ating temperature, the fuel consumption is significantly higher than with the
engine hot.
Pay attention to the correct tyre inflation pressure being maintained
Further information » page 205.
Avoid unnecessary ballast
Per 100 kg of weight, consumption increases by about 0.3 l/100 km. At a speed
of 100 - 120 km/h, a vehicle fitted with a roof rack cross member without a load
will use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the increased aerodynamic
drag.
Saving electricity
Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat, window and mirror heating and
the like) for as long as necessary. 
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Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
167
Adjusting the ready position
168
Correctly adjusted ready position
168
Assembling the bar ball – Step 1
169
Assembling the bar ball – Step 2
169
Check proper fitting
170
Removing the bar ball – Step 1
170
Removing the bar ball – Step 2
171
Mount accessories
171
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 75 kg.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive, the maximum trailer nose weight is 80 kg.
With G-TEC-vehicles, the maximum trailer drawbar load is 56 kg .
The draw bar load information on the type plate of the towing device is merely
a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific information is detailed
in the vehicle documents.
WARNING■ Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.■
Do not use the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting re-
cess and secured.
■
Do not use the towing hitch if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
■
Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
CAUTION
■ Take care when using the ball rod - there is a risk of paint damage to the
bumper.■
When the ball rod is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note■ Operation and maintenance of the tow hitch » page 186.■The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 222.■
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
original reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
Description
Fig. 185
Support for the hitch equipment / ball bar / key (Version 1 and 2)
Read and observe
and on page 167 first.
The ball rod can be removed and is located in the spare wheel well or in a com-
partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
The hitch comes with two key versions. The handling of the hitch is identical
for the two key versions. The difference is only in the key version.
Support for the towing device and tow bar » Fig. 185
13-pin power socket
Safety eye
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Ball rod
Operating lever
Lock cap
Trigger pin
Lock
Locking ball 
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WARNINGNever remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before remov-
ing the tow bar.
Removing the bar ball – Step 2
Fig. 195
Release ball bar
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
To begin with, follow the first step for the ball rod assembly » page 170.
Release ball head - applies to both key versions
›
Grasp the ball rod from below » Fig. 195 .
›
Push release pin
A
in the direction of arrow
1
to the stop, and simultane-
ously push operating lever
B
in the direction of arrow
2
to the stop .
The ball rod is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it does
not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-fitted »
.
›
Place the cap
4
» Fig. 185 on page 167 onto the mounting recess.
WARNINGNever allow the ball rod to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
CAUTION
■ If lever B is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop, it will move
back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The ball rod will then need to be brought into this position before the next
time it is fitted » page 168, Adjusting the ready position .■
Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up-
wards - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!
■
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
climb on it)!
Note
Remove any dirt from the ball rod before stowing it away in the box with the
vehicle tool kit.
Mount accessories
Fig. 196
Depiction of the maximum per-
missible protrusion of the ball
head of the towing hitch and of
the permissible total weight of
the accessory including the load,
depending on the load centre of
gravity
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
An accessory (e.g. bicycle carrier) can be mounted on the ball head of the tow-
ing hitch.
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible protrusion of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible total weight of the accessory including
the load must be observed.
The maximum permissible protrusion of the ball head of the towing hitch is
70 cm » Fig. 196 . 

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The total permitted weight of the accessory including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
hitch.Distance of the load
centre of gravity from the ball headPermissible total weight of the accessory, including load» Fig. 196Vehicles with front-wheel driveVehicles with four-wheel driveG-TEC vehicles0 cmA75 kg75 kg56 kg30 cmB75 kg75 kg56 kg60 cmC35 kg35 kg28 kg70 cmD0 kg0 kg0 kgWARNING■Never exceed the permissible gross weight of the accessory including
load - there is a risk of damaging the towing device.■
Never exceed the permissible protrusion of the ball head including towing
device - there is a risk of damaging the towing device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching and detaching trailers
172
Loading a trailer
173
Trailer load
173
Trailer operation
176
Anti-theft alarm system
177
The trailer can be hitched to the ball head of the towing device.
Attaching and detaching trailersFig. 197
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connect and disconnect
›
Fit the ball rod.
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing out in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 197 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 185 on page 167 .
›
Place the trailer onto the ball head.
›
Plug the trailer cable into 13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 197 .
If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer to the security eyelet
B
.
The breakaway cable of the trailer must sag in all trailer positions relative to
the vehicle (sharp curves, reversing and the like).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order. 
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Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 68, Operating
the lights 1)
.
Power to the trailer power grid
For the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer, the trailer's pow-
er supply is provided by the vehicle.
The power supply works with ignition on or off.
With the ignition off, the battery of the towing vehicle is discharged by activa-
ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery power to the trailer is interrupted.WARNING■ Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause accidents
or serious injury due to electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
WARNING (Continued)■ After attaching the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that
the rear lights on the trailer are working correctly.■
Never use the safety eye to tow a vehicle!
CAUTION
Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause malfunction of
the entire vehicle electronics.
Note
■ The total power consumption of all the connected consumers on the trailer
must not exceed 350 watts.■
Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suitable grease whenever
necessary.
Loading a trailer
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Drive at a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on the vehicle for a “full load” » page 205.
WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances. 1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
173Hitch and trailer

EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12 %Gradients of up to 8%a)
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
MG16001800670MG 4x420002000720DSG160018006802.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x418002000730a)
Only valid for some countries.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi RS
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12 %Gradients of up to 8% a)2.0 l/162 kW TSIMG16001800720DSG160018007302.0 l/169 kW TSIMG16001800730DSG16001800740
2.0 l/135 kW TDI CR
MG16001800730DSG16001800740DSG 4x418002000750a)
Only valid for some countries.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi Scout
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12 %Gradients of up to 8% a)1.8 l/132 kW TSIDSG 4x4160018007502.0 l/110 kW TDI CRMG 4x4200020007502.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x418002000750a)
Only valid for some countries.
WARNINGThe maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the permissible
weight of the trailer must not be exceeded - risk of accident!Trailer operation
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when hitching a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating. 176Driving