Skoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual page 78

Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a Škoda dealer if hasn't been fitted onto an
estate car at the works.
Attachment points
Fitting
– Remove the plastic caps
auxiliary tool to avoid paint damage.
– The feet are inserted into the openings of the roof bars.
Assembly is described by the manufacturer of the roof
luggage rack system.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 62 Attachment
points for roof bars
⇒ fig. 62
carefully using a plastic
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Note
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The figure is not valid for an estate car.
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If you have any questions, please contact a Škoda dealer.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum
permissible 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 trans-
ported on the roof luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit
which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
•
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
permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your
vehicle - risk of accident!
•
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 assist-
ance
Seats and Stowage
Technical Data Fabia Praktik
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