roof SKODA YETI 2010 1.G / 5L Owner's Manual

Introduction
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On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “ Owner's Manual”
as well as a “ Service schedule ” and a “Help on the road ”. There can also be
a variety of other additional operating manuals and instructions on-board
(e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and
equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a specialist
garage immediately, where one will be glad to assist you in such matters.
One should note that the details give n in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equipment. Certain
items of equipment listed are only inst alled later on and only envisaged for
particular markets. The illustrations can differ in minor details from your
vehicle; they are only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the
Owner's Manual also contains important information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and aids. You will learn how you can operate
your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally conscious
way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on
accessories, modifications and replacement of parts  page 222.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manua l are also important, however, for
proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and maintenance -
helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the conditions for
possible warranty claims.
The Service schedule
contains:
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Vehicle data;
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Service intervals;
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Overview of the service work;
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Service proof;
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Confirmation of mobility warranty (only valid in certain countries);
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important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out se rvice work are one of the conditions
for possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to a
specialist garage.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist
garage where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a duplicate, in
which the previously carried ou t service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
Contains the most important telephone numbers in individual countries as
well as the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda importers.
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Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift recommendation for changing gears* . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)* .
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Check Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery in the remote control key .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panoramic sliding roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
Variable loading floor* with spare wheel* . . . . . . .
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in front centre console . . .
Storage compartment for spectacles* . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
Storage compartment below front passenger seat*
Front seat armrest with storage compartment* . .
Storage compartment in rear centre console* . . .
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment*
Flexible storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removeable through-loading bag* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox DSG*
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Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruments and warning lights27
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home. Furthermore you can here switch on or
off the functions daylight driving lights
and convenience turn signal.
After selecting the menu Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g the factory setting is established again.
After selecting the menu point travel mode, you can activate / deactivate the mode
“tourist light”. This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic
system, driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. The headlight swivel function is deactivated when switching on this mode. Further information

page 56.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is used
for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the maximum
speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information display*:
Winter tyres: max. speed ... km/h
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperat ure, consumption and distance driven.
Assistant
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid*.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h
2).
Service
Here you can have the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory Setting the factory setting of the information display
is established again.
Rain closing
On vehicles with rain sensor you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the
sliding/tilting roof in case of ra in and locked vehicle. If it is
not raining and the function is set, the windows including
the sliding/tilting roof are closed automatically after
approx. 12 hours.
Door open
Here you can switch on or off the functions for opening a
single door and automatic closing.
ATA c o n fi r m
Here you can set if a signal to ne should sound additionally
when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm system
.
Window op.
Here you can set the convenience mode only for the driver
window or for all the windows.
Mirror down
Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror low-
ering on the front passenge r side when engaging the
reverse gear
a).
a)This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.Mirror adjust.
Here you can switch on or off the function for left and right
exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Fa cto r y se tt ing

After selecting this menu the convenience setting is reset
to factory setting. The following is displayed in the infor-
mation display:
Convenience factory settings restored
2)Valid for countries where the values ar e indicated in British measuring units.
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Locking the vehicle with the key– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction of
travel (lock position)  page 41, fig. 25.
The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap* are locked.

The switched on interior lights wi ll switch off over the door contact.

The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* close provided the key is held in
the lock position.

The safe securing system is activated immediately.

The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.Note
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing
it.Button for the central locking systemIf the vehicle was not locked from outside, you can also unlock and lock it with the
rocker switch on the centre console without the ignition switched on.Locking all doors and the boot lid– Press button fig. 26 . The symbol
 in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid– Press button fig. 26 . The symbol
 goes out in the button.
The following applies if you have lo cked your vehicle using the button :

It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety feature,
e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).

You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling the
door opening lever.

As long as one door is opened
7), the doors cannot be locked in order to avoid inad-
vertently locking the key in the vehicle.

In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
automatically unlocked from the inside in orde r to enable rescuers to gain access to
the vehicle.
By pressing and holding the button or , you can conveniently close or open the
windows page 49.
WARNING
The central locking system al so operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the
doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not operate
if the safe securing system is activated.
AB
Fig. 26 Centre console: Buttons for
central locking
A1
7)Is not valid for the boot lid.
A2
A1
A1
A2
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How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehi cle is locked with
the key on the driver's door or by using th e radio remote control. It is activated 30
seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using the
radio remote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the ke y into the driver door you then have to
insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after
opening the door in order to deactiva te the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm will be
triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
Bonnet,

Boot lid,

Doors,

Ignition lock,

Angle of the vehicle* page 46,

Vehicle interior* page 46,

A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply,

Socket of the factory-fitted towing device*.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehi cle with the radio remote control or if you
switch the ignition on.Note

The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information is available
by a specialist garage.

Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.

Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor* and Towing protection monitoring*

Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
–Press the button

at the centre column on the driver side fig. 31 , the symbol

which lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protec tion monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next ti me the car is locked.Note

You can switch the interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring off if
there is a possibility that movements from (e.g. children or animals) inside the vehicle
interior or if the vehicle must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might
trigger the alarm.
Fig. 31 Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise
suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!Window convenience operationYou can open and close the electrically po wered windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle (only cl ose the panoramic sliding roof):Opening a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of th e driver's door in the unlock position or
press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows are
opened.Closing a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the dr iver's door in the lock position or press
the lock button of the radio remote co ntrol until all the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 48. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Note

On vehicles fitted with an ti-theft alarm system the convenience window opening
is possible by means of the key in the lo cking cylinder only 45 seconds after deacti-
vating the warning system or after activating the anti-theft alarm system.
Operational faultsElectrically operated powe r windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window was
opened, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system must be
activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
Switch on the ignition.

Press the relevant switch top and hold it pressed as lo ng as necessary until the
window is closed.

Release the switch.

Press once again the relevant switch top and hold it pressed for approx. 3 seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the wi ndows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go down
several centimetres
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window
 page 48, “Force limiter of the power windows”.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 48. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!Panoramic sliding roof*IntroductionThe panoramic sliding roof with sun screen ca n only be operated with the control dial
when the ignition is switched on page 50, fig. 34 . The control dial has several posi-
tions.
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After switching off the ignition, it is still po ssible to open, close and tilt the panoramic
sliding roof or the sun screen for approx. 10 minutes. However, it is no longer possible
to operate the panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen the moment you open one
of the front doors.Opening and tilting the panoramic sliding roofComfort position– Turn the switch to position fig. 34 .Open partially– Turn the switch to a position in area .Open fully– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned posi-
tion).Tilting and closing– In order to tilt, press the switch on the recess in the direction of the roof.
– In order to close, press down the switch on the recess and then push it forwards.
When the panoramic sliding roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is reduced.
Caution
It may be necessary du ring winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the pano-
ramic sliding roof before opening it, in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.Closing the panoramic sliding roofClosing– Turn the switch to position fig. 34 .
Force limiter
The panoramic sliding roof is fitted with a force limiter. The panoramic sliding roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is
something in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the panoramic sliding roof fully without
force limiter by pressi ng down the switch on the recess and then pushing it forwards
until the panoramic sliding roof is fully closed .
WARNING
Carefully close the panoramic sliding roof - risk of injury!Opening and closing the sun screenYou can open or close the sun screen separately with the aid of the buttons fig. 35 .
Fig. 34 Control dial for the panoramic
sliding roof
AC
AD
AB
AA
Fig. 35 Buttons for sun screen
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Opening– Briefly press the button page 50, fig. 35 in order to fully open.
– Press the button and hold it pressed in order to open in the desired position.
The opening process stops when one releases the button.Closing– Briefly press the button page 50, fig. 35 in order to fully close.
– Press the button and hold it pressed in order to close in the desired position.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.Convenience operationYou can also operate the panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen from the outside
using the remote control key.Closing the panoramic sliding roof– Hold down the lock button on the remote control key until the panoramic sliding
roof is closed. The panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen are closed together.
The closing process stops when one releases the button.Tilting the panoramic sliding roof– Hold down the unlock button on the remote control key until the panoramic sliding roof is tilted. When tilting the panoramic sliding roof, the sun screen opens at the
same time.
Note

The force limiter also operates for convenience closing.

The panoramic sliding roof can only be tilted but not opened when the conven-
ience operating feature is being used.
Emergency operationFig. 36 Detail of the headliner: Points fo r positioning screwdriver / emergency operationYou can close and/or open the panoramic slid ing roof by hand if the system is defec-
tive.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge of the cover
of the electrical drive  fig. 36.
–Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close or open the panoramic sliding roof.
– Press on the cover again by first of all in serting the plastic lugs and then pushing the
cover up.
– Have the malfunction rectified by a specialist garage.
Note
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to initialise the roof page 51.Initialising the panoramic sliding roofAfter disconnecting and reconnecting the ba ttery, the panoramic sliding roof and the
sun screen must be initialised.
After initialising the panoramic sliding roof, press down the switch on the recess and
push it forwards for approx. 10 seconds.
AE
AE
AF
AF
A1
A2
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Press the switch page 50, fig. 35 for approx. 10 seconds in order to initialise the
sun screen.
If the panoramic sliding roof or the sun scre en is not fully closed while disconnecting
and reconnecting the battery, first of all the panoramic sliding roof or the sun screen
must be closed page 50 page 50. Only then the initialisation can be performed.
AF
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Roof rackRoof railPay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
A special roof luggage rack system was de veloped for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.

The roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi-
tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.
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The basic version of the roof luggage ra ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from the authorised Škoda Service Partners.Caution
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If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any
damage which may result to your car is no t covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
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Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
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On vehicles with a panorama roof, make su re that the tilted panorama roof does
not strike any items which are transported.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag resu lts in a higher fuel consumption.Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof lu ggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carr ying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
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The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
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Please note that the handling proper ties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity an d the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Fig. 78 Roof rail
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