2016 SKODA OCTAVIA warning

WARNINGThe storage compartmentA » Fig. 77 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not stick out - danger of restricting the effectiveness of
the side airbags.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 78
Opening storage compartment/ non-lockable storage compart-
ment
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
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To open , press the edge of the lid in the direction of arrow » Fig. 78
.
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To close , pull on the lid edge against the direction of the arrow.
Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid » Fig. 78
.
Phonebox
Fig. 79
Phonebox
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
The storage compartment in the front centre console can be equipped with
the Phonebox function.
If a telephone is directed with its rear side downwards on the pad in the stor-
age compartment » Fig. 79, the phone signal is amplified by the roof antenna.
Telephones that support the Qi standard for wireless charging, can also be
charged wirelessly in the storage compartment.
While wireless charging is taking place, no objects may be between the pad
and the telephone being charged.
WARNING■ The phone may become warm during wireless charging, so it should be
removed carefully from the tray.■
Metal objects between the pad and the phone to be charged can become
hot due to the action of the induction field - this is a risk of injury. If there is
a metal object in the storage compartment that has become hot, then take
out the telephone and let the object cook in the storage compartment!
CAUTION
■ Metal objects between the pad and the phone to be charged can become hot
due to the action of the induction field - this is a risk of damage to the tele-
phone.■
With some phones, the charging process can be interrupted or the phone can
switch off due to heating up.
■
Do not insert any electronic or magnetic storage media (e.g. SD cards, USB
sticks, cards with magnetic strips or chips) between the pad and the phone to
be charged- there is a risk of data loss and damage to these data carriers.
■
If a message appears in the Infotainment screen that the phone cannot be
charged, then proceed as follows.
■
Check that there is no object between the support and the phone to be
charged. If this is the case, then take out the object and the phone. Place the
phone centrally on the phone symbol on the pad again.
■
Check if the position of the phone to be charged has not changed during the
journey. If this is the case, then take out the phone and put it back centrally on
the phone symbol on the pad. 
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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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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.
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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.
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To close , swivel the compartment against the direction of the arrow.
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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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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. 
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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. 
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›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
.
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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 . 
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