Transport Of Cargo; Luggage Compartment And Transporting Objects - Skoda RAPID 2017 Owner's Manual

Transport of cargo

Luggage compartment and transporting objects

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Introduction
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted
accordingly.
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Tyre pressure is to match the load.
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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.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle – risk of accident!
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
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manoeuvre or in an accident - danger of injury!
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
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death!
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
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larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
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Operation
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.
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
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gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
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punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elements
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Read and observe and
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements
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 is
Fig. 104
Fasteners
on page 84 first.
» Fig. 104
A is 350 kg.