Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 188

186 Practical information
WARNING
Failure to observe the checklist, which is for your own safety, can lead to acci-
dents and serious injuries.
● Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe general safety pre-
cautions.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system become very hot. This may cause fires and
serious injuries.
● Never park the vehicle such that parts of the exhaust system come in con-
tact with highly flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, fuel.
Note
The vehicle battery discharges itself if the hazard warning light system is switch-
ed on for an extended period of time – even if the ignition is switched off.
Note
On some vehicles, the brake lights may flash during full braking at speed of more
than approx. 50 mph (80 km/h), to warn the traffic behind. If braking continues,
the hazard warning light system will switch on automatically below approx. 6 mph
(10 km/h). The brake light will be lit permanently. When accelerating, the hazard
warning light system automatically switches off.
First-aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest
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First-aid kit
A first-aid kit
boot. To do so, open the boot lid and lift the floor covering.
The first-aid kit must satisfy legal requirements. Note the expiry date of the con-
tents.
Warning triangle
A warning triangle
To do so, open the boot lid and lift the floor covering.
Safety vest
Some vehicle equipment includes a storage compartment for a safety vest in the
driver's door ⇒ p age 10.
Loose objects may fly through the passenger compartment causing serious in-
juries during sudden driving and braking manoeuvres or an accident.
● Always securely fasten first-aid kit, safety vest and warning triangle.
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Fig. 100 In the boot: Storage
compartment for the warning
triangle.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 185.
⇒ f ig. 100
2 may be stored in the storage compartment
3 may be stored in the storage compartment
WARNING
1 in the
1 in the boot.
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