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Transport and practical equipment
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Di
s
trib
ute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment.
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Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the luggage compartment
››› Fig. 166.
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Place the heavy objects first.
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Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
rings* ››› page 162.
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Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or
with non-elastic straps secured to the fas-
tening* rings.
WARNING
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Loose lug
gage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
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Always stow objects in the luggage com-
partment and secure them with the fastening
rings*.
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During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose objects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or even third parties. This
increased risk of injury will be further in-
creased if a loose object is struck by an inflat-
ing airbag. If this happens, objects may
shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-
jury.
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Always keep all objects in the luggage com-
partment and use appropriate grips to secure
them, particularly in the case of heavy ob-
jects.
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Never ex
ceed the allowed axle weights or
allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.
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Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.
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Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
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Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors and
the rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Be-
fore you lock the vehicle, make sure that
there are no adults or children in the vehicle.
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Please observe the notes on the ››› page 75.
CAUTION
Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe
agains
t the wires of the heating element in
the heated rear window and cause damage.
Note
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The tyre pr
essure must be adjusted accord-
ing to the load. When necessary, check the
tyre pressures on the adhesive label stuck to
the back of the front left door frame
›››
page 275.
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Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.
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Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing rings* are commercially available from ac-
cessory shops.
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