PREPARATIONS FOR TRIP
Load Carrying
Internal Loading
DO NOT exceed the gross vehicle weight
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment,
tools or luggage that could move, causing
personal injury in the event of an accident,
emergency braking or hard acceleration.
or the permitted front and rear axle loads.
Failure may result in vehicle damage or
serious injury.
Load Space
DO NOT obstruct the driver's or
passenger's vision with loads.
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are
securely latched in the upright position
when loads are carried in the load space
behind the seats.
Folding the rear seats can increase luggage space, refer to
'Seat Adjustment' described in 'Comfort Systems' chapter.
When luggage is carried in the load space, always ensure
heavy items are placed as low and as far forward, as
possible, so as to avoid the cargo shift in the event of an
accident or sudden stop.
Drive carefully and avoid emergency braking or maneuvers
when large or heavy items are carried.
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.
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