Skoda Octavia COMBI 2007 Owner's Manual page 86

For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a specialist garage if hasn't been fitted onto an estate
car at the works.
Lashing points (Octavia)
Fitting
– Insert the attachment points of the roof rack into the mounts of the
body so that the pins of the attachment points grasp into the holes of
the body.
Note
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Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
attached instructions.
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If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
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The figure is not valid for an estate car.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 90 Attachment
points for base roof
carrier
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
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The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
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Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area -
risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the
speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Breakdown assistance
Seats and Stowage 85
Technical Data