Notes On Loading The Vehicle - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

58 Seats, interior

Notes on loading the vehicle

z Heavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed against
the engaged rear seat backrests 3 or, if
the rear seat backrests are folded down,
against the front seat backrests. If
objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
Unsecured objects in the luggage
compartment would be thrown forwards
with great force, for example in the event
of heavy braking.
z Secure objects with lashing straps 3
attached to lashing eyes – see page 56.
If heavy loads slip when the vehicle is
braked heavily or driven around a bend,
the handling of the vehicle may change.
z When transporting objects in the
luggage compartment with the seat
backrests not folded down, the backrests
must be fully upright and engaged in
position 3 – see page 55.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the rear seat
backrests, or above the upper edge of
the front seat backrests if the rear seat
backrests 3 are folded down.
z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
They are reflected in the glass, obstruct
the driver's view and will be thrown
through the vehicle, for example in the
event of heavy braking.
z Items loaded must not prevent operation
of the pedals, handbrake and gears or
obstruct the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.
z No objects must be placed in the airbag
inflation area, since they could cause
injury when the systems are triggered.
z Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
z Weights, payload and roof load –
see page 275.
z Driving with roof load – see pages 154,
157, 185. A roof load increases the side
wind sensitivity of the vehicle and makes
handling more difficult because the
centre of gravity is higher.
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Warning
Failure to observe these descriptions can
lead to injuries which may be fatal.
Vehicle passengers must be informed
accordingly.