Driving with an open boot lid is particularly dangerous. All objects and the open tailgate must be secured properly.
Appropriate measures must be taken to reduce the amount of toxic exhaust gases entering the vehicle.
WARNING
When driving with the boot lid unlocked or open, loose items can fall out of the vehicle and hit following road users. This can result in
accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
● Always drive with the boot lid closed.
● Stow all items securely in the luggage compartment.
● 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.
● If you have to drive with the boot lid open, always remove a luggage rack mounted on the boot lid together with its load.
WARNING
Items that protrude from the luggage compartment change the length of the vehicle and may endanger other road users. This can
result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
● Observe legal requirements.
● Mark any objects protruding from the luggage compartment to ensure that they are visible to other road users.
● Never use the boot lid to jam or fix objects in position.
WARNING
Among other things, exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. When driving with the boot lid
open, toxic exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior and lead to unconsciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, accidents and
serious or fatal injuries.
● Always drive with the boot lid closed in order to prevent toxic exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
● Close all windows.
● Close the glass roof.
● Switch off air recirculation mode.
● Open all vents in the dash panel.
● Switch the blower to the highest blower speed.
● If the load can be transported with the boot lid closed, always drive with the boot lid closed.
NOTICE
The height and possibly also length of the vehicle are different when the boot lid is open. This can lead to damage to the vehicle if
due care is not taken when driving.
● Pay attention to the changed exterior dimensions, e.g. when driving through underpasses.
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