Boot - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

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Push the lever » Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
A
Folding backwards
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Hold the rear outer seat belt » Fig. 50
C
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Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest
A
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Make sure that the red pin is hidden.
B
WARNING
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
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back the seat 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 into the passenger compartment if
there is sudden braking - risk of injury.
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
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the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests.
Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Rear armrest
Folding forward
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Pull on the loop » Fig. 51 and fold the arm rest forwards in the direction of
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the arrow.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest
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Using the system
against the side trim panel.
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Fig. 51
Rear seats: Armrest
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Boot

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Boot light
Fastening elements
Folding double hooks
Fixing nets
Fixing floor covering of the boot
Luggage net
Boot cover
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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Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
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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 ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
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 can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
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of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants - danger of
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death!
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