2016 SKODA OCTAVIA warning light

›To
adjust the height , hold the locking button A and move the rest in the de-
sired direction » Fig. 71.
Setting the height of the rear headrests
Fig. 72
Setting the height of the back headrest
›
Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 72 .
›
To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Fig. 73
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Before removing/inserting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat backrest
slightly forward » page 79.
›
To remove the headrest, pull it out of the seat backrest up to the stop.
›Hold the locking button A in the direction of arrow 1, at the same time us-
ing a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the locking button
in the opening B
in the direction of arrow
2
and pull out the rest in the di-
rection of arrow
3
» Fig. 73 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
4
until the locking button clicks into place.
Seat heaters
Fig. 74
Buttons for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 74
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heating to max, press the key
 or
button.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely switched off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights underneath / in the button.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating / ventilation is also switch-
ed off. if the engine is started again within 10 minutes, then the driver's seat
heating / ventilation is switched on again automatically according to the set-
ting before switching off the ignition. 
81Seats and head restraints

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! 
89Useful features

CAUTIONNever fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - There is a risk of
damaging the through-loading bag.
Electrical sockets
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
12-volt power outlet
90
230-volt socket
90WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
There is a risk of an accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – The is a risk to life!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – The is a risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The 12-Volt sockets also work if the ignition is switched off. When leaving
the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
When using the 12-volt sockets, the following notes are to be observed.■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
there is a risk of damage to the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt power outletFig. 94
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet: in the front centre console/ in
the boot
Read and observe
and on page 90 first.
›
Touse , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 94 -
 or open the cover of the
socket » Fig. 94 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
230-volt socket
Fig. 95
Open the cover of the 230 volt
power outlet
Read and observe and on page 90 first.
The 230-volt socket has a child safety lock. When inserting the plug, the fuse
is released, the socket is activated and the warning light above the socket is
illuminates green (if this flashes red, then the socket is deactivated).
›
To use , fold up the cover of the socket in the direction of arrow » Fig. 95 and
plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket. 
90Using the system

The socket may be automatically deactivated for the following reasons.
▶ Excessive current.
▶ Low battery charge state.
▶ High socket temperature.
If disabling reasons no longer exist, the socket is automatically activated.WARNING■ Make sure that no liquid or moisture enters into the socket - There is a
risk to life! If fluid does manage to get into the power socket, completely
dry out the socket before reuse.■
The child lock on the power socket is unlocked when using adapters and
extension cables which carry volts – There is a risk of injury!
■
Do no insert any objects (e.g. knitting needles) into the contacts of the
power socket – There is a risk to life!
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to 150 watt.■
The plug of the electrical appliance must be plugged in up to the stop, other-
wise the child safety lock can be unlocked and the socket may be activated but
the electric appliance is still not receiving power.
■
Do not connect bulbs with neon tubes in the socket - there is a risk of dam-
aging the lamp.
■
For appliances with an independent power source (e.g. such as notebooks),
first connect the power source itself and only after that connect the appliance.
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ashtray
91
Cigarette lighter
91
The ashtray can be used for ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like
WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!AshtrayFig. 96
Removing front ashtray / Removing rear ashtray insert
Read and observe
on page 91 first.
Removable ashtray
›
Hold the ashtray
A
(not by the lid) remove in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 96 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Ashtray with removable insert
›
To remove , open the insert of the ashtray, hold the insert in the area
B
and
remove in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 96.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 97
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 91 first.
›
To use the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing
lighter clicks out again » Fig. 97. 
91Useful features

›Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.WARNING■ The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a risk of burns, fire or
damage to the vehicle interior.■
Be careful when using the cigarette lighter - There is a risk of burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Tablet holder
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching the rear headrests
92
Handle holder
93
External devices (e.g. tablet, smartphone, etc.) measuring min. 122 mm and
max. 195 mm can be secured in the support.
The maximum permissible load of the holder is 750 g.
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the holder - there is a risk of
damage or functional impairment.Attaching the rear headrestsFig. 98
Inserting: Adapter / holder
Fig. 99
Removing: Holder / adapter
Read and observe
on page 92 first.
›
To insert , attach the opened adapter to the guide rods of the front headrest
and clip in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 98 » .
›
Clip the holder in the direction of arrow
2
into the adapter.
›
To remove , pull on the securing tab
A
in direction of arrow
3
and take the
holder in direction of arrow
4
out of the adapter » Fig. 99.
›
Press the adapter and remove from the guide rods of the headrest in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
WARNINGBe careful with the adapter- otherwise there is a risk of finger injury.92Using the system

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

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

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of an accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 128
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 128.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, level 6: highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 108
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 109
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 71
ABCDSwitch the cooling system on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 71
Switch recirculation on/off » page 107
When the function is switched on, the warning light illuminates below the but-
ton.
Information on the cooling system
After pressing the button 
, the warning light underneath the button illumi-
nates even if not all conditions are met for the cooling system. The cooling
system starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 104 .
When the air distribution control is turned to position  the cooling system is
activated.
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 129
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 105 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 129.
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 108 

ABC105Heating and ventilation