Transport Of Cargo; Luggage Compartment - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Transport of cargo

Luggage compartment

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Introduction
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted
accordingly.
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or securing nets so that they can-
not slip.
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Tyre pressure is to match the load.
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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.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the boot lid is opened or closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish au-
tomatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle – risk of accident!
An unfixed or improperly fixed load can slip during a sudden manoeuvre
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or an accident - danger of injury!
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
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death!
When transporting loads 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 .
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Operation
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.
Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele-
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ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows
are not damaged by abrasive items.
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
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gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
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punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elements
Fig. 125 Fastening elements: version 1/version 2 (G-TEC)
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