Transport Of Cargo; Luggage Compartment And Transporting Objects - Skoda CITIGO 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. Therefore, adjust the speed and driving mode ac-
cordingly.
When transporting cargo the following 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 in the luggage compartment as possible.
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Tyre pressure should be adjusted for 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. If heavy objects have not been suitably secured, there is a
risk of injury!
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 one of the rear seats forward, care should be taken to en-
sure the safety of passengers transported on the other rear seat.
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Using the system
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load for 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 any sharp objects in the nets in the luggage compartment -
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there is a risk of damage to the nets.
Fasteners
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Read and observe and
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements
Fasteners only for fastening fixing nets
A
Hooks for hanging small items of luggage (e.g. bags)
B
Lashing eye for fastening the load
C
The maximum static load for each hook
eyes is 350 kg.
C
WARNING
Do not use hook » Fig. 80 to lash down any objects - there is a risk of
B
damage to the hook during sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Fig. 80
Fasteners
on page 60 first.
» Fig. 80
is 1.5 kg and the individual lashing
B