Boot Light; Fastening Elements - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
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 moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
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-
noeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
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larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats
the occupants on the rear seats.
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
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otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle – risk of accident!
Do not transport people in the luggage compartment!
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CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:
heating elements in the rear window;
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Elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window.
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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load

Boot light

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The light switches on/off when the boot lid is opened or closed.
» page 140, Correct seated position for
» page 182, Tyre life.
Note
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.

Fastening elements

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The boot provides the following fastening elements
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
A
Fastening elements and eyes for fastening fixing nets.
B
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes
Note
The upper front lashing eye is located underneath the folding rear seat backrest.
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Fig. 52
Luggage compartment: Lashing
eyes and fastening elements
» Fig. 52.
is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
A
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Seats and Stowage
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