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WARNING

Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can cause loss of

vehicle control and critical situations on the road.

• Never place objects in the driver's footwell. Such objects could

move under the pedals and interfere with their proper function. In

the event of sudden braking or a change of direction, you would

not be able to use the pedals. This could result in a loss of control

and possibly cause an accident.

Floor mats on the driver's side

Use only floor mats which can be securely fastened in the

footwell and do not obstruct the pedals.

– Make sure that floor mats are securely fastened and

cannot interfere with the pedals ⇒ .

Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and are

firmly secured to prevent them from slipping. You can obtain suit-

able floor mats from your dealer or a specialist retailer.

WARNING

Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can cause loss of

vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that floor mats are properly secured.

• Never lay or install additional floor mats or other floor cover-

ings over the existing floor mats; this would restrict the pedal area

and possibly obstruct the pedals, which could cause an

accident.

Stowing luggage safely

Luggage compartment

All luggage and other objects must be safely secured in

the luggage compartment.

Loose items in the luggage compartment can shift suddenly

and cause a safety hazard or impair the handling of the

vehicle by changing the weight distribution.

– Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment

⇒ page 77.

– Place heavy items as far forward as possible in the

luggage compartment and secure them properly.

– Use the fastening rings* provided ⇒ page 169 or the

luggage net* for securing heavy items.

WARNING

• Loose items in the luggage compartment can shift suddenly

and cause a safety hazard or impair the handling of the vehicle by

changing the weight distribution.

• Always stow objects in the luggage compartment and secure

them on the fastening rings*.

• Transporting heavy objects may affect the vehicle's handling by

shifting the centre of gravity – this could cause an accident. Take

extra care when driving and adjust your speed accordingly.

• Never exceed the maximum axle loads or the maximum gross

weight for the vehicle ⇒ page 295, “Performance, weights and

dimensions”. Exceeding the permitted axle loads or gross weight

limit can affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, and increase

the risk of accidents, personal injuries or damage to the vehicle.

• Never leave your vehicle unattended when the boot lid is open.

Children could climb into the boot and close the boot lid from the

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inside. In this case the child would be unable to get out of the

vehicle without help. This could have fatal consequences.

• Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Always

close and lock the boot lid and all the doors when you leave the

vehicle.

• Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment. All

occupants must be properly restrained by the seat belts at all

times ⇒ page 170.

Note

• Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the

windows. Used air escapes through ventilation slots in the rear of

the vehicle. Make sure that these ventilation slots are not

obstructed.

• Suitable belts for securing loads to the fastening rings* are

commercially available.

Applies to vehicles: with fastening rings

Fastening rings

Unsecured loads are a hazard to all vehicle occupants.

There are fastening rings in the luggage compartment

which can be used to secure luggage and other objects

⇒ page 78.

– Use the fastening rings to secure items safely in the

luggage compartment ⇒ in “Loading the luggage

compartment” on page 77.

During a collision or an accident, even small and light objects can

possess so much energy that they can cause very severe injuries.

The amount of this “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the

vehicle and the weight of the object. The most significant factor,

however, is the speed of the vehicle.

An example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying unsecured in the

vehicle. During a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, this object

generates a force corresponding to 20 times its weight. That means

that the effective weight of the object increases to about 90 kg. You

can imagine the severity of the injuries which might be sustained if

this “projectile” strikes an occupant as it flies through the

passenger compartment.

WARNING

If items of luggage or other objects are secured to the fastening

rings with inappropriate or damaged retaining cords, injuries

could result in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

• To prevent pieces of luggage or other objects from flying

forward, always use appropriate retaining cords which are prop-

erly secured to the fastening rings.

• Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings.

WARNING (continued)

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