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Safe driving14
x Brake early.
Transporting a load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
x Distribute the load throughout the vehicle, on the roof and in a trailer as
uniformly as possible.
x Transport heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage
compartment and lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
x Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the
fastening rings page 146.
x Check the headlight adjustment page 113.
x Use the suitable tyre pressure according to the load being transported.
Read the tire inflation information label page 323.
x For vehicles with a tire pressure indicator, change the vehicle load status
page 245.
Caution
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating element in
the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Please note the information about loading a trailer page 260 and the roof
carrier system page 159.
Driving with the tailgate open
Driving with the tailgate open creates an additional risk. Secure all objects
and secure the tailgate correctly and take all measures possible to reduce
toxic gases from entering the vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate unlocked or open could cause serious injuries.
x Always drive with the tailgate closed.
x Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose items could fall out of the
vehicle and injure other road users or damage other vehicles.
x Drive particularly carefully and think ahead.
x Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking given that this could cause an
uncontrolled movement of the open tailgate.
x When transporting objects that protrude out of the luggage compart-
ment, indicate them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
x If objects must project out of the luggage compartment, the tailgate
must never be used to “secure” or “attach” objects.
x If a baggage rack is fitted on the tailgate, it should be removed before
travelling with the tailgate open.
WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior when the tailgate is open. This
could cause loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious
injury and accidents.
x To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle always drive with the tailgate
closed.
x In exceptional circumstances, if you must drive with the tailgate open,
observe the following to reduce the entry of toxic gases inside the vehicle:
Close all windows and the sliding roof.
WARNING (continued)
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