2016 SKODA OCTAVIA Seat

Note■At the start of the wireless charging, the appropriate message appears on
the Infotainment screen.■
For optimum telephone signal strength and uninterrupted wireless charging,
we recommend placing the phone in the storage compartment without the
protective sleeve, if possible.
■
Insert a max. 160x84 mm into the storage compartment.
USB and AUX input
Fig. 80
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The USB input (with 
in) and AUX input (with 
in) are located above the
storage compartment in the front centre console » Fig. 80.
Information for use » page 140, USB input and » page 141 , AUX - input .
Cup holders
Fig. 81
Cup holder at the front/rear
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The cup holder is located in the front centre console
A
and in the rear armrest
B
» Fig. 81 .
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder.
WARNING■ 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 beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!
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.
Waste container
Fig. 82
Waste container: Inserting and moving/opening 
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Glasses compartmentFig. 86
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
›
To open , press on the outer edge of the glasses compartment in area
A
.
The compartment folds in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 86.
›
To close , swivel the compartment against the direction of the arrow until it
audibly clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - with high
temperatures there is risk of damage.■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 87
Open storage compartment / close storage compartment and
open air supply
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light (this is illuminated
when the parking lights / low beam are switched on), a pen/card holder and an air outlet.
Storage compartment
›
To open , pull the handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold the cover in
the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 87 .
›
To close , swivel the cover in the direction of arrow
3
until it audibly clicks
into place.
Air supply
›
To open , turn the rotary switch until it stops in the position
» Fig. 87
.
›
To close , turn the rotary switch until it stops in the position
.
The temperature of the storage compartment supplied with air is dependent
on the setting in the air conditioning.
Storage compartment for umbrella
Fig. 88
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage compartment under the passenger seat is used for storing an um-
brella.
›
To open , pull the handle in direction of arrow
1
pull and open the compart-
ment in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 88 .
›
To close , screw in the lid in the opposite direction of arrow
2
until it audibly
clicks into place.
CAUTION
Never store a wet umbrella in the storage compartment - there is a risk of
damage to the umbrella. 87Useful features

NoteWe recommend that you use the umbrella from the ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Clothes hook
Fig. 89
Clothes hooks
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on
the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors » Fig. 89.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items
of clothing that has been hung up - There is a risk of injury.■
Do not use hangers to hang up the clothes - there is a risk of restricting
the effectiveness of head airbags and a risk of injury from the hanger.
■
Make sure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impede your
vision.
Storage pockets on the rear sides of the front seats
Fig. 90
Map pockets
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 90 are intended for the Storage e.g. of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
Fig. 91
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
›
To open Pull the handle on the upper section of the recess and open out the
compartment in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 91.
›
To close , swivel the compartment against the direction of the arrow.
88Using the system

Long cargo channelFig. 92
Open the cover: from the passenger compartment / from the lug-
gage compartment
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
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.
›
To open from the passenger compartment , fold down the rear armrest
slightly » page 80 .
›
Pull handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down the cover in the
direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 92 .
›
To open from the luggage compartment , push the securing tab
B
in the di-
rection of the arrow and fold the cover with the armrest forwards.
›
To close , fold the cover and the rear armrest upwards until the stop. This
should audibly click into place.
The cover must be secured after the closing process. Ensure that the red field
above the securing tab
B
is not visible.
WARNINGThe through-loading channel is only intended for transporting skis that are
placed in a properly secured, through-loading bag.Removable through-loading bagFig. 93
Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as through-load-
ing bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis and poles (max. 4 pairs).
Stowing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards » Fig. 92
on page 89 .
›
Place the empty, through-loading bag in the opening in such a way that the
end of the bag with the zip is in the boot.
›
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 and close the bag.
Securing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Tighten the strap
A
around the skis in front of the bindings » Fig. 93. The
strap must hold the skis tight.
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward » page 79.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then, fold the seat backrests back until the locking button clicks into place.
Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
WARNING■ The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed
24 kg.■
Always stow and secure the skis and the bag securely - otherwise there is
a risk of injury or accident! 
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If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele-
ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows
are not damaged by abrasive items.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elementsFig. 102
Fastening elements: Variant 1/variant 2 (G-TEC)
Fig. 103
Fastening elements: Variant 3/variant 4
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 102 and » Fig. 103
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 . 
ABCDE94Using the system

The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes C and Eis 350 kg.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes is D
is 150 kg.
Fixing nets
Fig. 104
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 105
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 104 and » Fig. 105
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
The maximum permissible load of each of the nets is 1.5 kg.
If the vehicle is equipped with the variable loading floor and this is in the upper
position, then the lashing eyes
E
» Fig. 103 on page 94 can be used for attach-
ing the nets.
ABCCAUTIONOn vehicles with lashing eyesD » Fig. 102 on page 94 only the cross-bag are
attached behind the seats and the floor net (the net can be attached to the
rear fastenersA
» Fig. 102 on page 94 at the rear).
Multifunction pocket
Fig. 106
Securing the multifunction pock-
et
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
The pocket » Fig. 106 can be secured to the fastening elements
A
and the
rear and centre lashing eyes
C
» Fig. 102 on page 94 .
The maximum permissible load for the bag attached to the fastening element
is 3 kg.
CAUTION
In vehicles with a variable loading floor, it is not possible to attach the bag to
the fastening elements.95Transport of cargo

CAUTIONThe double sided floor covering can only be used in vehicles without the varia-
ble loading floor » page 100 - There is a risk of damage to the variable loading
floor.
Net on the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 110
Net on the luggage compartment
cover
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
The net at the bottom of the luggage compartment cover » Fig. 110 is provided
for transporting light and soft items.
The maximum permissible load of the net is 1.5 kg.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 111
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 112
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 94 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 111 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter only referred to as "cover").
The cover can be removed from the vehicle and stowed behind the rear seat
backrests if required » Fig. 112. Before removing the cover, the sunshade at the
back must be rolled up » page 71.
Removing
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 111 .
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting
›
Place the fixtures
B
on the cover above the brackets
C
on the side trim
» Fig. 111 .
›
Press on the two sides to the upper side of the cover in the region of the
mounts
C
. The fixtures
B
must lock into place of the recess
C
on both
sides of the luggage compartment.
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - There is a risk of in-
jury if you brake or have a collision! 97Transport of cargo

Storage compartment with cargo elementFig. 115
Remove storage compartment
Fig. 116
Remove cargo element / Load fastening example
Read and observe
and on page 94 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 and securing objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Storage compartment
›
Remove the storage compartment cover in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 115 . Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Cargoelement
›
Before use, remove theCargoelement in the direction of arrow » Fig. 116 -
 .
›
Use thecargoelements to secure the load as close as possible to the rear
seats » Fig. 116
 .
›After use, stow the cargoelements in their original position.
Storage compartments under the floor covering
Fig. 117
Lift floor covering/storage compartments under the floor cover-
ing
Read and observe
and on page 94 first.
For vehicles that are not equipped with an emergency wheel located under theflooring of the luggage compartment
B
» Fig. 117 .
Every storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 15
kg. in weight in total.
Use of the storage compartments
›
Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor » page 102.
›
Lift the floor covering in the direction of arrow » Fig. 117 and hook into hook
A
on the upper edge of the variable loading floor.
›
Stow the cargo in the storage compartments.
›
Unhook hook
A
and fold back the flooring against the direction of the arrow
(fold back the variable loading floor to the initial position if necessary).
When transporting tall objects in the compartments, the hook
A
must be
hooked onto the upper edge of the variable loading floor.
CAUTION
Before closing the boot lid, check that the cargo transported in the storage
compartments does not strike against the luggage compartment cover - there
is a risk of damage to the lid.99Transport of cargo