Safe driving
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WARNING
WARNING
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If the pedals are obstructed, you could cause an accident. Risk of
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Loose luggage and other objects in the luggage compartment can
cause serious injuries.
• Always stow objects in the luggage compartment and secure them on
the fastening rings.
serious injuries.
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Ensure that the floor mats are always securely attached.
Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor coverings over the original floor
mats. This would reduce the pedal area and could obstruct the pedals. Risk
of accident.
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Use suitable specialist straps to secure heavy objects.
During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects can be flung
forward, injuring vehicle occupants. This increased risk of injury will be
further increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating airbag. If this
happens, objects can be transformed into “missiles”. Risk of fatal injury.
Stowing luggage
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Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect the vehicle's handling and lead to an acci-
dent. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your speed and driving style
accordingly, to avoid accidents.
Loading the luggage compartment
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Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight. If the
All luggage and other loose objects must be safely secured in
the luggage compartment.
allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the driving char-
acteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents, injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth could impair the
driving safety or driving characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity.
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Never leave your vehicle unattended, especially when the tailgate is
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment closing the door
behind them; they will remain trapped without help and there is a mortal
risk.
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Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment.
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Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Close and lock
Lay and stow heavy luggage as far forward as possible in the
luggage compartment.
both the tailgate and all the doors when you leave the vehicle. Before you
lock the vehicle, make sure that there are no adults or children in the
vehicle.
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Stow heavy luggage as low as possible in the luggage compart-
ment.
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Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Every
passenger must be properly belted in ⇒ page 17.
Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening rings ⇒ page 16.
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