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Safe driving 13
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
x Keep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control
at all times.
Also valid for the front passenger:
x Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum protec-
tion should the airbag deploy.
Transporting objects
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the anchors provided with suitable rope to
secure heavy objects. Never overload 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 .
Additional information and warnings:
x Tailgate page 97
x To lower the passenger seat back page 137
x Light page 113
x Luggage compartment page 146
x Roof carrier page 159
x Towing mode page 260
x Wheels and tyres page 323
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is espe-
cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
x Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
x Always secure objects with suitable rope or slings so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
x Always ensure that objects inside the vehicle cannot move into the area
of the bags while driving.
x While driving, always keep object compartments closed.
x Remove all objects from the passenger seat when this is followed down.
When the seat back is folded down, it presses on small and light objects
and these are detected by the weight sensor on the seat; this sends false
information to the airbag control unit.
x While the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal
airbag must remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF light
on.
x Objects secured in the vehicle should never be placed in such a way as
to make passengers sit in an incorrect position.
x If secured objects occupy a seat then this should not be occupied or
used by anybody.
WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability change when transporting heavy
and large objects.
x Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
x Accelerate gently and carefully.
x Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
WARNING (continued)
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