Pedals; Luggage Compartment - Skoda Octavia Tour Owner's Manual

WARNING
If you or the passenger have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating at all. This can lead to burns on the back,
the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used,
we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long
distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can recuperate
from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
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 heating elements of the seat heaters.
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Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
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Do not clean the seats moist  page 125.
Note
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The seat heating 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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If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.

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!
Using the system Safety
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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:
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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.
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eyes.
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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 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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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.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING (continued)
There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
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 54.
WARNING
Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lashing
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
Breakdown assistance
Seats and Stowage 53
Technical Data