Transportation On The Roof Rack - Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

CAUTION
When removing or inserting the variable loading floor, a distance of 15 cm
» Fig. 98 underneath the edge of the cover must be maintained - risk of dam-
aging the boot lid seal.
Note
The variable loading floor cannot be placed in the vehicle when the luggage
compartment cover is in the "park position"
Folding up/down, "parking position"
Fig. 99 Fold up/fold down the variable loading floor
Folding up
›
Lift the variable loading floor using the handle
foldable corners must be secured in the areas of
B
tion")» Fig. 99.
Folding down
›
On the folding corners , press in the direction of arrow
B
fold down the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
WARNING
The variable loading floor in the "parking position" restricts the driver's
view at the back.
Note
The variable loading floor can only be in set to the "parking position" when it
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is in the lower position and the luggage compartment cover has been taken
out.
If the variable loading floor is in the "parking position", the "parking position"
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on the luggage compartment cover cannot be set
B
» page 78.
in the direction of . The
A 1
or ("parking posi-
C D
, release this and
2
.
3
» page 78.

Transportation on the roof rack

Fig. 100 Attachment points
The attachment points and
A B
» Fig. 100.
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg.
WARNING
The following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans-
porting cargo on the roof rack.
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
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with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
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the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
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hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstance – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
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Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
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Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
are located on both sides of the vehicle
Transport of cargo
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