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Operation
WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the rear lid i
s open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
●
To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
ways drive with the rear lid closed.
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In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the rear lid open, observe the fol-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the vehicle:
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Close all windows and the sliding sun-
roof.
–
Turn off the air recirculation for the heat-
ing and air conditioner.
–
Open all of the air outlets in the dash
panel.
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Turn the heating fan and heater to the
highest level.
CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the
vehicle.
Driving with the vehicle loaded
For the best handling when driving a loaded
v
ehic
l
e, note the following:
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Secure all objects
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page 153.
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Accelerate gently and carefully.
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Avoid sudden 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 237.
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If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system ››› page 164.
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
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.
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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