Transport and practical equipment
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In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure
WARNING
Transport and practical
equipment
control system, adjust to the new load status
if necessary page 351.
The transport of heavy object changes ve-
hicle handling and increases braking dis-
tance. Heavy objects that are not properly
placed or secured may cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and thus severe injuries.
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WARNING
Storing objects
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 deploy-
ing 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.
Positioning the luggage and cargo
Both the carrying capacity as well as the
distribution of the load in the vehicle have
effects on the driving behaviour and brak-
ing ability.
It is possible to carry objects and luggage in
the vehicle, in a trailer page 294 and on
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the roof page 148. When doing so, please
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When transporting heavy objects, the
consider all legal provisions.
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Place all objects inside the vehicle safe-
driving behaviour of the vehicle varies due
to the displacement of the centre of gravi-
ty.
ly.
Placing luggage inside the vehicle safely
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Secure all objects, little and large.
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Distribute the load in the vehicle as evenly
Place the objects in the cabin in such a
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Always distribute the load in the vehicle
as evenly and horizontally as possible.
as possible.
way that they can never reach the airbag
deployment areas while the vehicle is in
motion.
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Always place equipment and heavy ob-
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Always place heavy objects in the boot
before the rear axle and as far away from it
as possible.
jects in the boot
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Keep the storage compartments closed
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Position heavy items in the boot as far for-
ward as possible.
at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
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Objects in the luggage compartment
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Place the objects in such a way that they
that are unsecured could move suddenly
and modify the handling of the vehicle.
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Take into account the maximum authorised
weight per axle, as well as the maximum au-
thorised weight of the vehicle page 371.
never force any occupant of the vehicle to
sit in an incorrect position.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
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When transporting objects that take up a
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.
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Secure the objects to the fastening rings of
the boot using appropriate chains or belts
seat, never let anyone use that seat.
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Never leave hard, sharp or heavy objects
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
page 144.
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loose in open storage compartment of the
vehicle, on the cover behind the rear seat
or on the dashboard.
tion.
Also place small objects safely.
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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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account the pressure adhesive of the tyres
page 347.
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Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects
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from the fabrics and bags inside the cabin
and store them safely.
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