Storing objects
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In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure con-
WARNING
Storing objects
trol system, adjust to the new load status if nec-
essary ››› page 296.
The transport of heavy object changes vehi-
cle handling and increases braking distance.
Heavy objects that are not properly placed
or secured may cause loss of control of the
vehicle and thus severe injuries.
Positioning the luggage
and cargo
WARNING
Loose or unsecured objects can cause seri-
ous injury in case of sudden manoeuvring
or braking or in case of an accident. Partic-
ularly if the airbag hits them when deploying
and they are thrown across the inside of the
vehicle. Please observe the following rules to
minimise the risk of injury:
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Never put too much load in the vehicle.
General information
Both the carrying capacity as well as the
distribution of the load in the vehicle have
eꢀects on the driving behaviour and braking
ability.
Placing luggage inside the vehicle safely
It is possible to carry objects and luggage in
the vehicle, in a trailer ››› page 231 and on
the roof ››› page 229. When doing so, please
consider all legal provisions.
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When transporting heavy objects, the driv-
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Place all objects inside the vehicle safely.
Secure all objects, little and large.
ing behaviour of the vehicle varies due to the
displacement of the centre of gravity.
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Distribute the load in the vehicle as evenly as
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Always distribute the load in the vehicle as
Place the objects in the cabin in such a
possible.
evenly and horizontally as possible.
way that they can never reach the airbag de-
ployment areas while the vehicle is in motion.
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Always place luggage and heavy objects as
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Always place heavy objects in the boot be-
far forwards as possible in the luggage com-
fore the rear axle and as far away from it as
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Keep the storage compartments closed at
partment ›››
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possible.
all times while the vehicle is in motion.
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Take into account the maximum authorised
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Objects in the luggage compartment that
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Place the objects in such a way that they
weight per axle, as well as the maximum au-
thorised weight of the vehicle ››› page 319.
are unsecured could move suddenly and
never force any occupant of the vehicle to sit
in an incorrect position.
modify the handling of the vehicle.
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Secure the objects to the fastening rings
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
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When transporting objects that take up a
of the boot using appropriate chains or belts
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
seat, never let anyone use that seat.
››› page 229.
trac conditions.
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Never leave hard, sharp or heavy objects
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Also place small objects safely.
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
loose in open storage compartment of the
vehicle, on the cover behind the rear seat or
on the instrument panel.
tion.
In vehicles with dynamic headlight range
control, the lights adapt automatically.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Brake earlier than usual.
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Adapt tyre pressure to the load. Take into
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Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects
account the pressure sticker of the tyres
from the fabrics and bags inside the cabin
and store them safely.
››› page 286.
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