Class N1 Vehicles - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Luggage compartment cover
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics 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 using the fixing
net » page 67.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects 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. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this
case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
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 " ". You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this "object" flies through the interior com-
partment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
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ing eyes.
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
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a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
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when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced -
risk of accident! 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.
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Using the system
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WARNING (Continued)
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The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
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that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvres are undertaken - risk of injury!
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
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luggage compartment that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats for-
ward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats » page 129, Correct seated position for the occupants on 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 boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
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gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
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gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded - risk of accident!
Never transport people in the boot!
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CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:
heating elements in the rear window;
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elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window;
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elements of the aerial integrated in the rear side windows (Estate car).
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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 65.
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.
» page 177, Service life of tyres.
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