Fastening Elements - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
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When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be ad-
justed accordingly.
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The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing, it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
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Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
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Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres or
braking – risk of injury.
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Match the tyre pressure to the load.
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When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle 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
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg " ".
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc., as heavy objects are not sufficiently secured - there is a
risk of injury!
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
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ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
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Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
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Operation
WARNING (Continued)
Loose cargo 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 cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
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death!
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
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damaged as a result of abrasive objects.

Fastening elements

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Read and observe and
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 94
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
A
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
B
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
C
The upper front lashing eye is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
C
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes
CAUTION
The lashing eyes cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the var-
A
iable loading floor is in the upper position
Fig. 94
Fasteners
on page 84 first.
is 350 kg.
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