Luggage Compartment - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

WARNING
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
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protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
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If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
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lower position.
CAUTION
The head restraints are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be adjus-
ted.

Luggage compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lashing eyes
Bag hooks
Fixing nets
Luggage compartment cover
Variable loading floor
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 fixing
net » page 45.
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.
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Using the system
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.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or closed.
WARNING
Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
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ing eyes.
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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, objects that are thrown
back may injure the occupants – risk to life.
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
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of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! 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
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manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
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ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
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lashing eyes.
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The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
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able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
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-
ward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats » page 89, Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear
seats.
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
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mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise ex-
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haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
Under no circumstances should the permissible axle loads and the permissi-
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ble total vehicle weight be exceeded – risk of accident!
Never transport people in the luggage compartment!
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