Luggage Compartment - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

84 Seats and Stowage
WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend you consult your physician before using the ventilated front seat.
Caution
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You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the electronic seat elements or the fan.
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The fan is located underneath the front seat cushion. Do not put any objects in
this area- may cause damage to the fan.
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Do not clean the seats moist  page 197.
Note
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The ventilation should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
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We do not recommend you use the front seat ventilation and heating at the
same time. Using the ventilation to cool the seat surface considerably reduces the
heating capacity, at the same time affecting the ability of the control unit to detect
the right seat surface temperature.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
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Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
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Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
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There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler-
ator - risk of accident!

luggage compartment

Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics
of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net  page 85.
–
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 depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on 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 "bullet" is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
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Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
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Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
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 flying
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
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Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
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The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!