Boot - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Removing
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Fold the seat cushion forward.
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Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow
seat cushion from its holder.
Install
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Press the wire clamp in the direction of the arrow
the holder.
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Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.
CAUTION
For vehicles with heated rear seats it is necessary to disconnect the plug connec-
tion for the power supply before removing the seat cushion. For reinstalling the
seat cushion it is necessary to re-connect the plug connection.
Rear armrest
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The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort using the loop

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
Fastening elements
Folding double hooks
Folding hooks (Estate car)
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Using the system
» Fig. 47 -  and remove the
» Fig. 47 -  and put it into
Fig. 48
Rear seats: Armrest
» Fig. 48.
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Fixing nets
Fixing floor covering of the boot
Luggage net
Boot cover
Foldable boot 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
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In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
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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 boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
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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-
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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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