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General
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories reduces the car's payload by a
corresponding weight. For more detailed infor-
mation on weights, see page 275.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics change
depending on how heavily it is loaded and
how the load is distributed.
Loading the cargo area
Stop the engine and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long objects. The
gear lever or gear selector can be knocked out
of position by long loads, which could set the
car in motion.
Place the load firmly against the backrest in
front.
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Put wide loads in the centre.
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Heavy objects should be placed as low as
possible.
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Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.
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Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a
frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, carry
the impact of an item weighing 1000 kg.
WARNING
Never load cargo above the backrest.
The protection provided by the inflatable
curtain may be compromised or eliminated
by high loads.
Always secure the load. During heavy brak-
ing the load may otherwise shift, causing
injury to the car's occupants.
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