Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 81

WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in
weight.
Front armrest with storage compartment
Fig. 78 Armrest: Storage compartment/cooling of storage compartment
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening storage compartment
›
Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of the arrow
Closing storage compartment
›
Open the lid to the stop, only then can it be folded downwards.
Setting height
›
First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the ar-
row into one of the 4 fixed positions.
1
Adjusting in the forward/back direction
›
Push the cover into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
›
Pull the cover upwards.
A
80
Using the system
Closing air inlet
›
Carefully push the cover
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped
with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
When the air vent is opened, the air flows into the stowage compartment with a
temperature corresponding to the control dial settings on the A/C unit, depending
on the outer climate conditions.
 The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position  through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This setting causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary reg-
ulator position for the fan).
The storage compartment can, for example, be used to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the inlet should al-
ways be kept closed.
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
Rear armrest with storage compartment
» Fig. 78.
1
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort.
The armrest includes a storage compartment. The compartment is opened by
pressing the button on the front
downwards as far as the stop.
A
Fig. 79
The armrest at the rear
» Fig. 79 and raising the cover.

