2018-2023 Mg HS SUV Starting & Driving -> Load Carrying User Manual
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Load Carrying  
as to avoid the cargo shift in the event of an accident or  
sudden stop.  
DO NOT exceed the gross vehicle weight  
or the permitted front and rear axle loads.  
Failure may result in vehicle damage or  
serious injury.  
Drive carefully and avoid emergency braking or maneuvers  
when large or heavy items are carried.  
Driving with the boot lid (or tailgate) open is very  
dangerous. If the load being carried requires the boot  
lid (or tailgate) to be open, please ensure the cargo and  
the boot lid (or tailgate) are suitably secured and every  
measure is taken to prevent exhaust fumes entering the  
vehicle.  
Load Space  
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are  
securely latched in the upright position when  
loads are carried in the load space behind  
the seats.  
IMPORTANT  
Traffic regulations must be observed when loading  
cargo, if the cargo extrudes the loadspace, appropriate  
warning measures must be taken to warn other road  
users.  
If the boot lid (or tailgate) can not be closed  
due to the type of cargo loaded, be sure to  
close all windows during driving, select the  
face distribution mode of the air condition,  
and set the blower to maximum speed, so  
as to decrease exhaust fumes entering the  
vehicle.  
When luggage carried in the boot, always ensure heavy  
items are placed as low and as far forward as possible, so  
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Internal Loading  
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools  
General Towing Safety  
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe load  
limits, use approved equipment, and follow the towing  
guidelines. Always check load limits before towing.  
or luggage that could move, causing personal  
injury in the event of an accident, emergency  
braking or hard acceleration.  
Towing loads in excess of the maximum towing weight  
can seriously affect vehicle handling and performance, and  
could damage your vehicles engine and drive-train.  
DO NOT obstruct the driver and passengers  
to keep right sitting posture and observation  
with loads.  
Note: Exceeding any load limits advised by MG Motor  
UK Ltd is dangerous. Consult the recommended load  
limits and loading prior to any journey.  
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Folding the rear seats can increase luggage space, refer to  
"Rear Seat" in "Seats and Restraints" chapter.  
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer  
carefully before starting to drive.  
When cargo is loaded in the vehicle, place it at a position  
as low as possible and ensure that it is tightly secured, so as  
to avoid personal injury caused by cargo movement when  
traffic accidents or emergency brakes occur. If the cargo  
has to be put on a seat, no one is allowed to sit on that  
seat.  
Trailer hitch load should never exceed the limit advised by  
MG Motor UK Ltd.  
Note: Excessive towing loads reduce front tyre traction  
and steering control, too little trailer nose load can  
make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.  
Tow bars: Only genuine MG approved tow bars should  
be fitted to your vehicle. Only use the attachment method  
specified by the vehicle manufacturer for securing the  
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towing hitch. Contact your authorised MG dealer for  
more information.  
can affect your vehicles braking efficiency if Automated  
Stop/Start is activated on a hill while towing a trailer.  
Safety chains: Safety chains must be used as  
a
precautionary measure should the trailer become  
unintentionally unhitched. Make sure the safety chain is  
securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior  
to departure.  
Altitude: Your engine delivers less power at higher  
altitude. If you tow a trailer in a mountainous area you  
should reduce the combined vehicle and trailer weight by  
10% for every 1000m of elevation.  
Gradients: Where possible, when towing, you should  
plan your journey to avoid steep gradients. The advised  
brake towing mass stated assumes a maximum gradient  
capability of 12% where possible it is recommended you  
drive on gradients less than 12%. Follow the trailer  
associations recommendations for suitable roads.  
Running in period: Avoid towing a trailer during your  
vehicles first 1000 km or 625 miles.  
Stop/Start function: Manually switch the Automated  
Stop/Start function OFF when towing. The trailer weight  
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