Fastening Elements - Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual

In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an 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 " ".
Luggage compartment light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than 10 minutes, the boot light switches off automatically.
WARNING
Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
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Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
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of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
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death!
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
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of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
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suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the lashing eyes.
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
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able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
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larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats
the passengers in the rear seats.
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
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mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
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wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle – risk of accident!
Do not transport people in the boot!
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» page 128, Correct seated position for
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
Class N1 vehicles
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle opera-
tion. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged dur-
ing the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and unloa-
ded.

Fastening elements

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The following fastening elements are located in the boot
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
A
Fastening element and eyelet only for fastening fixing nets
B
» page 176, Service life of tyres.
Fig. 59
Lashing eyes and fastening ele-
ments
» Fig. 59.
» page 66.
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