The Roof Luggage Rack System - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

68 Seats and Stowage
– When transporting two bicycles tension the strap
between the saddle rods.
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the lashing eyes
behind the rear seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side
and then on the other side.
– If it is necessary, the position of the bicycles in the vehicle can be addi-
tionally rectified.
WARNING
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When transporting passengers and objects, which require the seats to be
folded forwards, ensure the safety of the passengers being transported on
the rear seats ⇒ page 120, "Correct seated position for the occupants on the
rear seats".
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Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision
between the steering arm and the rear window can occur.

The roof luggage rack system*

Roof rail*
⇒ page 67, fig. 69
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items
on the roof of your vehicle:
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you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda
Auto a.s.
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tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.
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obtainable as accessories from Škoda Service Partners.
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The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
A roof rail is obtainable from a Skoda Service Partner if hasn't been fitted onto a
vehicle at the works.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
Fig. 71 Roof rail
A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why
The roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi-
The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are
Caution
Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
Note