Skoda 2013 Octavia A7 Owner's Manual page 75

The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Folding backwards
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Place the lever in position » Fig.
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Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
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jects on the seat which was folded forwards
Adjust the seat backrest only when the vehicle is stationary.
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When moving the seat backrest, make sure the seat backrest has been
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properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
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outer seat behind the driver.
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs away from between the seat
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cushion and seat backrest – risk of injury!
Never transport objects on the seat backrest which was folded forwards,
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which:
impair driver visibility;
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make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle, e.g. if they are
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placed under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone;
could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of direction or braking
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manouvre when accelerating sharply.
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Seat backrests
Fig. 57 Seat backrest: Locking/unlocking
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Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: Folding the rear seat backrest forward (Oc-
tavia Estate)
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 71.
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backrests
forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles with
divided rear seats.
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Seats and useful equipment
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