Load carrying
1. Release the straps from the
tailgate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
2. Pull the luggage cover towards
you and remove it.
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Make sure that you secure all
loose items properly.
Place luggage and other loads
as low and as far forward as
possible within the luggage or
loadspace.
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will
be higher and you may experience
different driving characteristics.
Do not drive with the tailgate or
rear door open. Exhaust fumes
may enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum
front and rear axle loads for your
vehicle.
Read and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions
when you are fitting a roof rack.
LUGGAGE COVERS
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load of 75
kilogrammes (165 pounds) (including
the roof rack).
CAUTION
Do not place objects on the
luggage cover.
Check the security of the roof rack
and tighten its fittings as follows:
• before starting
• after driving 50 kilometres (30
miles)
• at 1 000 kilometres (600 miles)
intervals.
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