First Read And Observe The Introductory Information And Safety Warn; Class N1 Vehicles; Fastening Elements - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
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of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! 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
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
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able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
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boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats
rect seated position for the passengers in 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 open or ajar, as otherwise ex-
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haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
Under no circumstances should the permissible axle loads and the permissi-
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ble total vehicle weight be exceeded – risk of accident!
Never transport people in the boot!
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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
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load

Class N1 vehicles

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 57.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
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Operation
» page 125, Cor-
» page 173, Service life of tyres.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe operation
of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during modifica-
tions or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.

Fastening elements

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 57.
The following fastening elements are found in the luggage compart-
ment » Fig. 44.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
A
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
B
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
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Fig. 44
Boot: Lashing eyes and fasten-
ing elements
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