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Transport and practical equipment
Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tional risk. Secure all ob
jects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures pos-
sible to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
could cause serious injuries.
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Alw
ays drive with the rear lid closed.
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Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items could fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
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Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
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Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking
given that this could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
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When transporting objects that protrude
out of the luggage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
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If objects must project out of the luggage
compartment, the rear lid must never be
used to “secure” or “attach” objects.
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If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid,
it should be removed before travelling with
the rear lid open.
WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the rear lid is open. This could cause
l
oss of consciousness, carbon monoxide
poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
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To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle
always 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.
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Turn off the air recirculation for the
heating and air conditioner.
–
Open all of the air outlets in the dash
panel.
–
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
ehicl
e
, note the following:
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Secure all objects
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page 156.
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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
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page 301.
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If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system
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page 167.
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stability and saf
ety 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
suitable 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
compartment and pl
ace the seat backs in a
v
ertical position. Al
ways 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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