Luggage Compartment - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

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Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it can be heard to click. Check for
yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
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Press the lever » Fig. 53 and fold back the seat backrest. Check for yourself that
the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
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Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
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Secure the guide loop of the seat belt on the side of the outer seats until it is
heard to lock.
WARNING
The belt locks must be in their original position after folding back the seat
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cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
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jects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden brak-
ing - risk of injury!
When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
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into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever.
Note
The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops
next to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seats.

Luggage compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
Fastening elements
Folding hooks
Fastening strip with moveable hook
Fixing nets
Luggage compartment cover
Net partition
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
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Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
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Using the system
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Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing
net » page 69.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects 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. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this
case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg " ". You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this "object" flies through the interior com-
partment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
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ing eyes.
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
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a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
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thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
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when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced -
risk of accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
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suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
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The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
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that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
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noeuvres are undertaken - risk of injury!
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When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
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luggage compartment that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats for-
71 ward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats » page 135, Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear
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seats.
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