Luggage Compartment - Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual

Luggage compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
Fixing nets
Hooks
Luggage compartment cover
"Parking position" of the boot cover
Storage compartments in the boot
Double-sided floor covering
Class N1 vehicles
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics 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 by using the fixing
nets » page 76.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an 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 " ".
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING
Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
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Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
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case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants - danger
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of death!
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Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
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ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity - risk of
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accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
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If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
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unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
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braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
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around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
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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 in-
jury!
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 passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats
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.
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
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wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poison-
ing!
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 boot!
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CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
» page 9, Correct seated position
» page 139, Service life of tyres.
Transporting and practical equipment
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