Pedals; Luggage Compartment - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Installing
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow and place it in its holder.
– Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.

Pedals

Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
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Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
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Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
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There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler-
ator - risk of accident!

luggage compartment

Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of
your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net*  page 64.
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
Using the system Safety
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on 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 inju-
ries that can occur, if this "bullet" is flying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
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lashing eyes.
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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 flying
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
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when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
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way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or removing
the rear seats, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats  page 115, "Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats".
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maximum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
a folding back of the seat is prevented in case of a rear collision.
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gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING
Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
If the rear seats next to the folded forward seat are occupied, ensure
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
Breakdown assistance
Seats and Storage 63
Technical Data