Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 82

Storage compartment in the luggage compartment
Storage compartments under the floor covering
Storage box
Multifunction box (Octavia Estate)
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 nets
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 ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
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 boot 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.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
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of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
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death!
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.
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Using the system
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WARNING (Continued)
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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 moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
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!
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When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
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larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats
passengers in the rear seats.
Do not 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!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle – risk of accident!
Do not transport people in the luggage compartment!
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CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:
heating elements in the rear window;
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elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window;
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elements of the aerial integrated in the rear side windows (Octavia Estate).
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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
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If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish au-
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tomatically after around 10 minutes.
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