Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 86

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ceedin the ma imum permissible wei hts and a le loads can cause vehicle
dama e accidents and serious in uries.
he actual a le loads must never e ceed the permissible a le loads.
he payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an impact
on the handlin and brakin performance. Ad ust your speed accordin ly.
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Always distribute the payload evenly and as low as possible in the vehicle.
hen transportin heavy items in the boot they should be placed before or
above the rear a le to minimise the impact on the handlin .