Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 116

WARNING
The items which you transport on the roof rack must be reliably attached
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– risk of accident!
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
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or tensioning straps.
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
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When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
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the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. 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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The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
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weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.
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When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied
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with the roof luggage rack system must be observed.
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
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does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
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
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
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car 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.
Note
For vehicles with the variable loading floor, the removed roof rack can be stor-
ed in the storage compartment under the variable loading floor
Stowing roll-up luggage compartment cover and roof racks.
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Using the system
fixing points for base support
Fig. 118 Attachment points
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Read and observe
Installation location of the attachment points for roof bars
Front attachment points
A
Rear attachment points
B
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
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Read and observe
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
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