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Operation
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A
v
oid s
udden braking and manoeuvres.
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Brake early.
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If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a trailer ››› page 234.
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If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system ››› page 161.
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stab
ility and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences.
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Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
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When transporting heavy objects, use suit-
able ropes or straps.
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Lock the seat backs in vertical position.
Luggage compartment
Intr
oduction
Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
c
omp
ar
tment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening
rings with suitable rope or straps. Never over-
load the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity
as well as the distribution of the load in the
vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour
and braking ability
›››
.
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being
watc
hed, always lock the doors and the rear
lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
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Do not leave children unwatched, especial-
ly when the boot is open. Children could
climb into the luggage compartment, close
the rear lid from inside and be unable to es-
cape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
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Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicle.
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Never transport people in the luggage com-
partment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cause seriou
s injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
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Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
place equipment and heavy objects in the
boot.
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Always secure objects with suitable ropes
or straps so that they cannot be pushed in-
side the cabin and move around the areas
around the front or side airbags in the event
of sudden braking or an accident.
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While driv
ing, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
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Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects
inside the vehicle interior, in open storage
compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash
panel.
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Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from
clothes and pockets inside the vehicle and
store securely.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehi-
c
le h
andling and increases braking distance.
Heavy loads that have not been stored or se-
cured correctly could cause loss of control
and result in serious injury.
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Vehicle handling changes when transport-
ing heavy objects due to a change in the cen-
tre of gravity.
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Distribute the load as uniformly and as low
down on the vehicle as possible.
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Store heavy objects in the luggage com-
partment as far from the rear axle as possi-
ble.
CAUTION
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Hard ob
jects on the rear shelf could chafe
the wires of the heating element and antenna
of the rear window and cause damage.
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The side window antenna could be dam-
aged due to chafing from objects.
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