84 Seats and Stowage
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who
can evaluate your specific condition.
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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
accelerator - risk of accident!
Caution
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You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
luggage compartment
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Loading the luggage compartment
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
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Do not clean the seats moist ⇒ page 216.
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Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
Note
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The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the safety net*
⇒ page 85.
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If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
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 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.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories.
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 injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
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.
WARNING
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Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area
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Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
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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