Fastening Elements - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics 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 by using the fixing
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In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy 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.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an 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 " ".
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING
Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
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lashing eyes.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
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case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger
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of death!
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 according-
ly.
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
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unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached
to the lashing eyes.
WARNING (Continued)
The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a
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way that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking
manoeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
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larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats
for the passengers in the rear seats.
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly
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ajar otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk
of poisoning!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle – risk of accident!
Do not transport people in the boot!
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CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the
threads of the following devices.
Rear window heater.
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Rear window with an integrated antenna.
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Integrated antenna in the rear side windows.
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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load

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