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Operation
vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and d
amage 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
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
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 56.
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 label located on the in-
side fuel tank flap ››› page 210.
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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 luggag
e 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.
Fastening rings*
Fig. 148 Location of fastening rings in lug-
g
ag
e c
ompartment.
There may be four fastening rings included in
the lug
g
ag
e compartment for fastening lug-
gage and other objects ››› Fig. 148 (arrows).
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Always use suitable and undamaged straps
to secure luggage and other objects to the
fastening rings ›››
in Loading the lug-
g
ag
e c
ompartment on page 133.
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Pull up the fastening rings to attach the
straps.
Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-
lision at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), this
object generates a force corresponding to 20
times its weight. That means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to approxi-
mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of
the injuries which might be sustained if this
“object” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the interior of the vehicle. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag.
WARNING
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If piece
s of baggage or other objects are se-
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of braking manoeu-
vres or accidents.
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Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings.
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