Roof Rack System - Skoda 2012 Citigo Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Make sure that the luggage compartment cover is latched correctly into the side
holders » Fig. 43 - risk of damaging the luggage compartment cover/luggage
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compartment.

Roof rack system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points for roof bars
Roof load
WARNING
The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
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tached – risk of accident!
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
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tensioning straps.
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
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The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
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bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the cen-
tre of gravity and the increased wind attack area – risk of accident! The style
of driving and speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
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Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
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conditions.
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
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weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.
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If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
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any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
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Using the system
On vehicles with a panoramic sliding roof, make sure that the tilted panoramic
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sliding roof not strike any items which are transported.
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid does not hit the roof load when
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opened.
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
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and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
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wash.
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
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For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
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Attachment points for roof bars
Fig. 44 Attachment points
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the enclosed
instructions.
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