Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 80

Loading
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Open the luggage compartment lid.
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Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards
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Place the empty, removable through-loading bag in such a way that the end of
the bag with the zip is in the boot.
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Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the boot
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Close the through-loading bag.
Securing
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Tighten the strap on the free end around the skis in front of the bind-
A
ings » Fig. 77.
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Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
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Guide the securing strap through the opening in the seat backrest around
B
the upper part of the seat backrest.
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Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
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Insert the securing strap into the lock
B
WARNING
After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
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with the securing strap » Fig. 77.
B
The strap A must hold the skis tight.
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Make sure that the strap holds the skis in front of the binding (also refer
A
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to imprint on the removable through-loading bag).
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 17 kg.
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Note
The through-loading bag is foreseen for four pairs of skis.
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Place the skis and sticks in the removable through-loading bag with the tips
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facing to the rear.
If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
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that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
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when moist.
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Using the system
» page 77.
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until it clicks into place.
C
Storage compartment in the boot
Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: Stowage compartment/example of attach-
ing an item of luggage using the cargo element
Increasing the size of the boot
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Remove the cover of the stowage compartment
row » Fig. 78.
Securing items of luggage
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Remove the cargo element (a part of the cover of the stowage compartment)
» Fig. 78 and attach to the floor covering of the luggage compartment with
2
the Velcro fastener.
The stowage compartment can be located on either of the two sides of the lug-
gage compartment, according to the model.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 2.5 kg.
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in weight in total.
The cargo element is designed for attaching objects with a maximum gross
■
weight of 8 kg.
When using the storage compartment, take care not to damage it or the lug-
■
gage compartment lining.
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Note
We recommend you use the cargo element to secure items of luggage behind the
rear seats.
in the direction of the ar-
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