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Transport and practical equipment
Transporting the load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
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Distribute the load throughout the vehicle
and on the roof a
s uniformly as possible.
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Transport heavy objects as far forward as
possible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
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Check the headlight adjustment
››› page 101.
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Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load being transported. Read the tyre in-
flation information label
›››
page 197.
CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wire
s of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage.
Note
Please refer to the notes on loading the roof
carrier ››
› page 122.
Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tion
al
ri
sk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
coul
d cause serious injuries.
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Always 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 giv-
en 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 i
s open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
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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 v
ehicle:
–
Close all windows.
–
Disable air recirculation mode.
–
Open all of the air outlets on the instru-
ment panel.
–
Switch on the blower to maximum.
CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height
of the
vehicle.
Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded
v
ehic
l
e, note the following:
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Secure all objects ››› page 111.
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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 roof carrier system ››› page 122.
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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