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PREPARING FOR USE
Warning
Danger of accidents Poor visibility for other road users due to slipped baggage.
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If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially in the dark. Check that your baggage is fixed
properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Danger of accidents Changed handling characteristics and longer stopping distance with excessive payload.
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Adapt your speed according to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable handling characteristics due to slipped baggage.
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Check the way your baggage is fixed regularly.
Warning
Danger of burns A hot exhaust system can burn baggage.
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Fasten your baggage in such a way that it cannot be burned or singed by the hot exhaust system.
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If you are carrying baggage, make sure it is fixed firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight distri-
bution between the front and rear wheels.
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Do not exceed the maximum permitted total weight and the axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible total weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
430 kg (948 lb.)
200 kg (441 lb.)
250 kg (551 lb.)
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