Luggage Compartment - Skoda 2012 Citigo Owner's Manual

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.

Luggage compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Lashing eyes
Bag hooks
Fixing nets
Luggage compartment 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 fixing
net » page 42.
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.
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 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, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants – hazard.
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
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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 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 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 76, Correct seated position for the occupants on 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 fully opened or slightly ajar
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otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
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gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded – risk of accident!
Never transport people in the luggage compartment!
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CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load .
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