Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 95

WARNING
The items which you transport on the roof rack must be reliably attached –
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risk of accident!
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
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tensioning straps.
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
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When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
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the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
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Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
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conditions.
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
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weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of
accident!
CAUTION
Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.
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If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
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any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. Therefore ob-
serve the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are observed.
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
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does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
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opened.
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
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and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
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wash.
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
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For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
The removed roof rack for the Octavia Estate can be stowed in the stowage com-
partment under the variable loading floor
compartment cover and roof racks.
Attachment points
Does not apply to the Octavia Estate.
Fig. 104 Attachment points for roof bars
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 92.
Installation location of the attachment points for roof bars
Front attachment points
A
Rear attachment points
B
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the enclosed
instructions.
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