Class N1 Vehicles; Fastening Elements - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
The items carried in the boot must be stored in such a way that no objects
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are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres are un-
dertaken - risk of injury!
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
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boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats
rect 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 60.
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 123, Cor-
» page 171, Service life of tyres.

Fastening elements

Fig. 49 Boot: Lashing eyes and fastening elements/Combi lashing eyes and
fastening elements
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
The boot provides the following fastening elements
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
A
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
B
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Note
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The upper front lashing eyes are located underneath the folding rear seat back-
rest » Fig. 49.
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» Fig. 49.
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