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Seats and Storage
Seats and Storage
Front seats
WARNING (continued)
 Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
Basic information
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the
physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the
seats is particularly important for:
Adjusting the front seats
 safely and quickly reaching the controls;
 a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
 achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING
 Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
 Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened  page 115, “Transporting children safely” with a
Fig. 54 Controls at seat
suitable restraint system.
 The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
A  fig. 54 up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Pull the lever 1
occupants.
A and push the seat further until the lock is heard to engage.
– Release the lever 1
 Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
Adjusting height of seat*
surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger.
A upwards.
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever 2
You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply
the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
A downwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever 2
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
 It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the hand-
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
A  fig. 54 to adjust the desired angle of the backrest.
wheel 3
protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also
be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
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Adjusting lumbar support*
Adjusting seat
A until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the seat
– Adopt the correct seated position  page 56.
– Turn the wheel 4
upholstery in the area of your spine.
A or B
A in the direction of the desired setting  fig. 55.
– Press the switch A
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully pressed
Adjusting lumbar support
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
A .
– Adjust the lumbar support mechanically by turning the rotary knob C
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper
point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
A is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
Switch A
A is operated in order to move the seat backrest forward or back.
switch B
WARNING
 Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
WARNING
 Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can lead
 Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
to bruises or injuries.
 Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
 The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
 In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is
of injury!
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle.
 The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
Adjusting front seats electrically*
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!
Adjusting seats
Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the adjustment
of the seat to the end.
Fig. 55 Side view: Controls for
adjusting the seat
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Seats and Storage
Storing setting
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat and
external mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to each of the three
A  page 58, fig. 56, that is three in total. By pressing the appro-
memory buttons D
A the seat and external mirror will automatically move into the
priate memory button D
position allocated to this button  page 59.
Note
 When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
Fig. 56 Driver seat: Memory
 Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
buttons and the button MEM
OFF
 Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
for reversing.
– Switch on the ignition.
Assigning radio remote control* to the memory buttons
– Adjust the seat  page 57.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors  page 54.
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in order
A and hold the button pressed for about 3
– Press one of the memory buttons D
to assign the radio remote control to the appropriate memory button.
seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The
– Withdraw the ignition key.
setting of this button was stored.
– Press the release button  page 39 and hold it pressed for 1 second until an
audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The setting is stored with
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing*
the memory button which you have selected.
– Switch on the ignition.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position   page 54.
using the radio remote control, you have to assign the radio remote control to a
– Engage the reverse gear.
memory button in each case.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position  page 54.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control key from a specialist garage
A and hold the button pressed for about 3
– Press one of the memory buttons D
and then assign the remote control key to another memory button.
seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The
setting of the selected button was stored.
Note
 If the radio remote control had previously been assigned to another memory
A . The seat and
The memory system can be deactivated at any time with the button E
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
the exterior mirrors can also be manually operated.
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 If you assign the radio remote control to a memory button which has already been
Note
assigned to a radio remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new
If the memory button is pressed once again during the automatic setting of the seat
assignment in this case.
and the exterior mirrors, the setting operation is interrupted. After repeated pressing
 The assignment of the radio remote control to a memory button is retained,
of the same button, the setting operation is continued to the end. If one of the two
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
remaining memory buttons is pressed, the stored setting of this button is retrieved.
Retrieving seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
A of the memory system
Information concerning the off switch E
A
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory button D
A  page 58, fig. 56 of the memory system, the memory
After pressing the off switch E
or also with the radio remote control*.
system is deactivated. You can only adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors manually.
A
Retrieving the settings of the seat and mirrors can only be carried out when the igni-
You can switch on the memory system again by once again pressing the off switch E
tion is switched off for safety reasons. Retrieving the settings can be carried out in two
of the memory system. The setting is not carried out to the end if a retrieved setting
different ways:
operation is interrupted.
A if the
We recommend that you switch off the memory system with the off switch E
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
vehicle is used for a short period by a driver and you do not wish to store any particular
A
– By pressing briefly: with the door open, operate the desired memory button D
settings of the seat and mirrors in this case.
 page 58, fig. 56 with one-touch. The seat and the exterior mirrors now move
automatically into the stored position.
Head restraints
– By pressing for a long period of time: with the driver door open or closed, press
A until the seat and the exterior mirrors
and hold the desired memory button D
have moved into the stored position.
Retrieving settings with remote control*
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock
button of the radio remote control  page 39 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position   page 54
Fig. 57 Head restraint: adjusting
before engaging the reverse gear.
Emergency Off
– Press any button on the driver seat.
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WARNING
 The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
 Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury!
Rear seats
Fig. 58 Removing a head
restraint
Folding the rear seats forwards
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as
the upper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push the head restraint
A  page 59, fig. 57.
up or down in direction of arrow A
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint
– The head restraint can be matched to the head of the occupant by adjusting the
A  page 59, fig. 57. Adjusting the angle of the
Fig. 59 Folding the seat cushion
angle in the direction of the arrow B
forwards
head restraint provides enhanced comfort for the user.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow  page 60, fig. 58 and pull the
head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough until
you hear the locking button engage.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Correctly
adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protection for the
Fig. 60 Unlock the seat backrest
occupants  page 98.
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the rear seats forwards.
Before folding the rear seats forwards, it is required to adapt the position of the front
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seats and the armrest in such a way that no mutual deformation or damage can occur
Move seats into the initial position
to the seats.
– Install the head restraints in the slightly lifted seat backrest.
A  fig. 61 behind the edge of the side trim panel.
– Place the rear lateral seat belt A
Folding seats forwards
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing knob
– Before folding the rear seats forwards, you must adapt the position of the front
clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
seats in such a way that they are not damaged when the rear seats are folded
forwards.
– Move the seat cushion into its original position.
A and fold forwards in direction of
– Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow 1
A  page 60, fig. 59.
arrow 2
WARNING
– Unlock the seat backrests by pulling the securing knob  page 60, fig. 60 and fold
 The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
them forwards.
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
 The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
– Remove the head restraints from the seat backrests and fold the backrests
completely forwards.
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
– The head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of the folded forward
 Pay attention that the seat backrests are correctly interlocked. It is only then
seat cushions.
that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints
 Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the rear
removed before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head
lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable measures
restraints in such a way that they cannot be damaged or soiled. Please refer to the
to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest and the side
guidelines  page 63, “luggage compartment”.
trim panel and is thus damaged.
Move seats into the initial position
Removing the seat cushion
Fig. 61 Lock the seat backrest
Fig. 62 Removing seat cushions
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The luggage compartment can be increased further in size by removing the rear seat.
WARNING
Removing
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
– Fold the seat cushion forwards completely.
recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow  fig. 62 and remove the seat
posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we
cushion from its holder.
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long
distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can recuperate
Installing
from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow and place it in its holder.
– Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.
Caution
 You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in
Seat heating of the front seats*
order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
 Do not clean the seats moist  page 142.
Note
 The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
 If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Fig. 63 Dash panel: Control dial
Pedals
for heating the front seats
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats
Škoda genuine accessories.
when the ignition is switched on.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
Front seats
– Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on and regulated
WARNING
by turning the control dial  fig. 63.
 Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.
system.
 Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
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WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
 There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accel-
 Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
erator - risk of accident!
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
luggage compartment
 The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
Loading the luggage compartment
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
 Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
your vehicle:
 On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
 Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net*  page 64.
Caution
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
as a result of objects sliding in this area.
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the
object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the more significant
Note
factor.
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load  page 160, fig. 153.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured 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. You can imagine the inju-
ries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
WARNING
 Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lashing
eyes.
 Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying
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Lashing eyes
WARNING (continued)
 If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being
thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to
the lashing eyes.
Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia*
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment:
Lashing eyes (Octavia)
Fig. 66 Fixing net: Double hori-
zontal pocket
Fig. 65 Luggage compartment:
Lashing eyes (Combi)
You can use the mounts which can be fitted in the openings in the body (Octavia)
 page 64, fig. 64 or the mounts for fixing nets (Combi)  fig. 65, the eyes are located
on the luggage compartment floor.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects.
The floor fixing net* together with the installation instruction are stowed in a container
Fig. 67 Fixing net: double hori-
under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
zontal pocket, floor fixing net
WARNING
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket  fig. 66 and floor net
 The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
 fig. 67.
move during the journey and when braking.
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Fixing examples of the fixing net as double vertical pocket  fig. 68 and floor net
The fixing net and the installation instruction are located in a container under the floor
 fig. 69.
covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
The fixing net and the installation instruction are located in a container under the floor
WARNING
covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects
WARNING
of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of
injury and net damage!
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects
of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of
Caution
injury and net damage!
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Caution
Fixing nets - Net programme Combi*
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
Fig. 68 Fixing net: Double
vertical pocket
Fig. 70 Luggage compartment:
Fixing of the floor covering
(Combi)
A plastic hook is located on the handle of the luggage compartment cover. When
handling the spare wheel, you can fix the raised floor covering with the hook on the
frame of the luggage compartment  fig. 70.
Fig. 69 Fixing net: Floor net
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Luggage compartment cover (Octavia)
Note
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
restraints for storing light and soft items.
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)
Fig. 71 Removing the luggage
compartment cover
Fig. 72 Luggage compartment:
removing the foldable luggage
compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must transport
bulky goods.
Pulling out
A  fig. 71.
– Unhook the support straps 1
– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow  fig. 72.
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– Hang the luggage compartment cover in the recesses on the side of the luggage
A horizontally to the rear.
– Pull the cover out of the holder 2
compartment.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder
Folding
A and hanging the support straps 1
A on the boot lid.
2
– Pull the foldable cover out of the recesses, the cover is folded up.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
Removing
WARNING
– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods
A and taking it out
by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow 1
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
A  fig. 72.
by moving it in direction of arrow 2
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
WARNING
Caution
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area.
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Removing the variable loading floor
Caution
A by approx. 90° to the left
– Unlock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts A
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable
 fig. 73.
luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects placed in this
area.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.
Remove carrier rails
Variable loading floor* (Combi)
A by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes C
A to the right
– Unlock the carrier rails B
by approx. 90° and take out the carrier rails.
Install carrier rails
A in the original position and attach them with the aid of the
– Place the carrier rails B
A by turning to the left by approx. 90° at the fixed eyes of
mountable fixing eyes C
the body.
Installing the variable loading floor
– Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
Fig. 73 Variable loading floor
– Fold open the loading floor.
A by approx. 90° to the right.
– Lock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts A
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Fig. 74 Luggage compartment:
Remove carrier rails
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even
luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum
permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
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Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*
Pulling out
A at an angle of about 45° in direction of
– Pull the net partition out of the housing B
A .
the boot lid at the loop A
A first on the one side and push the cross rod
– Insert the cross rod into the mount C
forwards.
A .
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount C
Folding
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side towards
the rear.
Fig. 75 Divide the luggage
compartment
A .
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts C
– Roll the net partition at an angle of approx. 45° towards the boot lid in the housing
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
A , so that it does not roll up automatically.
B
– Lift up a part of the loading floor with the handle and secure it by moving it into the
grooves  fig. 75.
WARNING
 First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts C
A in
Net partition (Combi)*
the front position!
Use the net partition behind the rear seats
Using the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 76 Pull out the net partition
Fig. 77 Pull out the net partition
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Before using the net partition, remove the foldable cover  page 66.
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WARNING (continued)
 First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts C
A in
the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housing
Fig. 78 Roll up net partition
Pulling out
– Fold the rear seats forwards  page 60
A out of the housing B
A  page 68, fig. 77.
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate A
A first on the one side and push the cross rod
– Insert the cross rod into the mount C
Fig. 79 Rear seats: Net partition
forwards.
housing
A .
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount C
Removing
Folding
– Fold the rear seats forwards  page 60
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take
– Open the right rear door.
A  fig. 78.
the cross rod out of the mounts C
A in the direction of arrow 1
A up to the stop and
– Push the net partition housing B
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up slowly
A .
take it out of the mounts of the seat backrest in direction of arrow 2
A .
and without damage into the housing B
Installing
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests.
WARNING
A as far
– Push the luggage net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow 1
 The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
as the stop.
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
 The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
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The roof rack*
Lashing points (Octavia)
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
 A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.
 The base carrier is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.
Fig. 80 Attachment points for
 The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are
base roof carrier
obtainable as accessories from the specialist garages.
Installing
– The plastic caps  fig. 80 can be removed by inserting a thin screwdriver into the
Caution
recess of the caps and carefully lever out the caps to avoid paint damage.
 If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then
– The feet are inserted into the openings of the roof bars.
any damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agreements.
It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
Note
 On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
 Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
attached instructions.
 Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
 If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
 The figure is not valid for an estate car.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
Roof load
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible total
Note
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
A roof rail is obtainable from a specialist garage if hasn't been fitted onto an estate car
at the works, which carries out the professional fitting.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
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Caution
WARNING
 The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
attached - risk of accident!
 You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permissible
Note holder
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
 Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Cup holder in front centre console
Fig. 82 Windscreen: Note
holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.
Fig. 81 Front centre console:
Cup holder
After pressing in direction of arrow, the cup holder slides out and opens up  fig. 81.
It is designed to place drink cans or other beverage packagings in (with a content of
0.33°ltr. or 0.5°ltr.).
WARNING
 Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
 Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
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Ashtray*
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Front ashtray
Rear ashtray
Fig. 83 Centre console: Front
ashtray
Fig. 85 Low centre console: Rear
ashtray
Removing ashtray
– Fold the cover backwards and remove the ashtray in direction of arrow.
Replacing ashtray
– Press the ashtray vertically downwards and fold the cover down.
Fig. 84 Remove ashtray and
There is a can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
replace
WARNING
Opening ashtray
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray at the point of the arrow
 fig. 83.
Removing ashtray insert
A .
– Remove the ashtray insert in direction of arrow A
Insert ashtray insert
A .
– Insert the ashtray insert and press it slightly in direction of arrow B
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Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
WARNING
 Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
Cigarette lighter
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical
burns.
 The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition
appliances.
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
 Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Fig. 86 Centre console: Ciga-
 Further information  page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
rette lighter
parts”.
Using the cigarette lighter
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter  fig. 86.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment:
Power socket
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket  fig. 87.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
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The power socket, which fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165, must only
WARNING (continued)
be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up to
 Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
The same remarks apply here as for  page 73.
accident!
Further information  page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
 page 74
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 9
Storage compartment below steering wheel
Fig. 88 Dash panel: Storage
 page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash
compartment on the front
panel
passenger side
 page 75
Storage compartment for spectacles*
Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger
 page 9
Storage compartment in the front doors
side
 page 75
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
– Pull the handle of the lid in direction of arrow  fig. 88 and fold it downwards.
 page 76
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
 page 76
Clothes hooks*
The storage compartment can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key (if the
storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
 Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
WARNING
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
 Use the storage compartments in the door panels only for small items which
reasons.
do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interference with
the proper operation of the side airbags.
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Storage compartment for spectacles*
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
Fig. 89 Centre console: Storage
Fig. 90 Armrest: Storage
compartment for spectacles
compartment
Opening and closing the storage compartment for spectacles
The armrest is adjustable in height.
– Press on the cover of the storage compartment at the point of the arrow, the
Opening storage compartment
compartment opens or closes  fig. 89.
A  fig. 90.
– Press button B
Removing
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow.
– Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out by pulling on
Closing storage compartment
the hinge.
– Fold down the cover of the armrest.
Installing
Setting height
– Installation takes place in the reverse order.
A in direction of arrow.
– Press the button A
WARNING
– Fold the armrest downwards or upwards and release the button.
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city
Note
traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Do not insert particularly large spectacles.
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Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*
Clothes hooks*
Fig. 91 Rear seats: Armrest
Fig. 93 Rear door: Clothes hooks
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors  fig. 93.
WARNING
 Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
 Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
Fig. 92 Rear seats: Fold the
armrest forwards
– The armrest can be folded forwards in direction of arrow with the aid of the belt
 fig. 91.
– The armrest includes a storage compartment. Press the button in direction of
A and open the storage compartment in direction of arrow 2
A .
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