road users. Comply with the legal regulations.
● If items protrude out of the luggage compartment, never use the boot lid to “jam” or “hold them in position”.
● 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 for the air conditioning system to the highest blower
speed.
NOTICE
The vehicle length and height are different when the boot lid is open.
Driving through water on roads
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road
is flooded:
—Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level must beno higher than the lower edge of
the vehicle body →
.
—Do not drive faster than walking speed.
—Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.
—Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is
not safe to drive through the water.
—Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water.
WARNING
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance will be increased
as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter.
● Dry and free the brakes from ice and salt by a few careful applications of the brake. Do not endanger any road
users or disregard any legal requirements.
● Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.
NOTICE
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the running gear and vehicle electrics, could sustain severe
damage.
● Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that have been exposed to salt
water immediately with fresh water.
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