—Accelerate particularly cautiously and carefully.
—Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
—Brake earlier than in normal driving.
—If necessary, refer to information about the roof load carrier .
—If applicable, observe the information about driving with a trailer(country-dependent) .
WARNING
Moving loads can severely impair the vehicle’s stability and driving safety which could cause accidents and severe
injuries.
● Secure loads properly to prevent them from sliding.
● Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
● Engage the rear seat backrests securely.
Driving with an open boot lid
Driving with an open boot lid is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open boot lid and any objects are secured
properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the amount of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
Make sure you observe any legal requirements when driving with an open boot lid.
WARNING
Driving with an unlocked or open boot lid can cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the boot lid closed.
● Make sure that all objects in the load compartment are stowed securely. Loose objects can fall out of the load
compartment and injure road users who are driving behind.
● Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.
● Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open boot lid to move
unpredictably.
● Any objects protruding from the load compartment must be marked to ensure that they are visible to other road
users. Comply with legal requirements.
● Any objects protruding from the load compartment must never be held or clamped in position by the boot lid.
● If it is necessary to drive with the boot lid open, any luggage carrier fitted and its load must always be removed
from the boot lid.
WARNING
Poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior when the boot lid is open. This can result in loss of
consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
● You should always drive with the boot lid closed in order to prevent toxic gases from entering the vehicle.
● If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open boot lid, you must do the following to reduce the
quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that could enter the vehicle:
● Close all the windows.
● Switch off the air recirculation mode of the heating and fresh air system or air conditioning system.
● Open all vents in the dash panel.
● Switch the blower for the heating and fresh air system or air conditioning system to the highest setting.
NOTICE
The vehicle length and height are different when the boot lid is open.
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