2015 SKODA OCTAVIA tailgate

By disabling the interior monitoring and the anti-towing the safe lock is
switched off.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Boot lid opening/closing
59
Delayed locking of the boot lid
59
When closing the boot lid does do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage compart-
ment lid.
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
WARNING■ Never drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of
poisoning!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Boot lid opening/closingFig. 44
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
For vehicles without the KESSY after unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the handle above the number plate.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 44 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grasp the mount
B
and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol key  on the key, then the door is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key 
on the key.59Unlocking and opening

Handle holderFig. 107
Tilt and rotate holder
Fig. 108
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 99 first.
Tilt and rotate holder
The holder may be tilted 30° in the direction of arrow
1
and rotated through
360° in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 107 .
Adjust holder size
›
Pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of arrow
3
and move part
B
in
direction of arrow
4
to the desired position » Fig. 108.
Luggage compartment and transport of cargo
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
101
Fixing nets
102Multifunction pocket102Folding double hooks103
Foldable hook
103
Floor covering
103
Floor covering on both sides
103
Luggage net
104
Luggage compartment cover
104
Roll-up cover
105
Storage compartment with cargo element
106
Storage compartments under the floor covering
106
Multi-function pocket
107
Class N1 vehicles
107
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjus-
ted accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
▶ When transporting loads 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 .
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. 
100Using the system

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■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. as heavy objects are not e sufficiently secured - there is a
risk of injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
■
Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
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.
Fastening elements
Fig. 109
Fastening elements: Variant 1/variant 2 (G-TEC)
Fig. 110
Fastening elements: Variant 3/variant 4
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes
C
and
E
is 350 kg.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes is
D
is 150 kg.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 109 and » Fig. 110
Fasteners for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes for fastening of cargo and fastening nets (in variant 1, the
rear and centre eye is additionally provided for securing the multifunction-
al bag)
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
Lashing eyes for fastening cargo and fastening nets
The lashing eyelet
B
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest .
ABCDE101Transporting and practical equipment