Roof Rack System; Useful Equipment; Roof Load - Skoda 2013 Roomster Owner's Manual

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Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as far
as possible below the saddle support and close the clamp
When transporting two bicycles, clamp the belt
dles by moving the bicycles apart.
Hang the carabines at the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind the rear
seats
» Fig. 57
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Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle.

Roof rack system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
WARNING
The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached - risk of
accident!
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
Transporting heavy or large objects on the roof rack alters the handling
properties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity or
the increased wind exposure area - risk of accident! The style of driving and
speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total vehi-
cle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
» Fig. 57
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» Fig. 57
-  between the sad-
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Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
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
wash.
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Roof load

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 63.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the
maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be loa-
ded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.

Useful equipment

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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Seats and stowing

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