Vauxhall Vivaro 2008.5 Owner's Manual page 60

56 Seats, interior
Notes on load ing the vehicle
z Heav y objec ts in the load compa rtm ent
should be placed as far forwards as
possible. If objects are to be stacked , the
heavier objects should be placed a t the
bottom. Unsecured ob jects in the load
com partment would be thrown forwards
with great force in the event of heavy
braking, for example.
z Secure heav y objec ts with lashing
straps 3 atta ched to the lashing eyes.
If heavy loads slip when the vehicle is
braked heavily or driven around a bend,
the handling of the vehicle m ay change.
z Secure loose items in loa d compartment
using luggage floor net 3, to prev ent
sliding.
z When transporting objects in the load
com partment, fit loa d compartment
net 3 - see page 54.
z Close the load com partment cov er 3, to
prevent the objects from being reflected
in the rear wind ow .
z If the rear seats a re not folded down 3 or
removed 3 when tra nsporting objects in
the load comp artment, they must be
engaged in their upright position -
see pa ge 34.
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z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit 3
should a lways be freely accessible.
z No objects should be placed on the load
compa rtm ent cover 3 or the instrument
panel. They are reflected in the g lass,
obstruct the driver's view and will be
thrown through the vehicle in the event
of heav y brak ing, for ex ample.
z No objects should be stored in any of the
airbag 3 inflation zones, as injuries m ay
be caused w hen the a irba g is trig gered.
z The load m ust not obstruct the operation
of the p edals, handbrak e and gearshift
lever, or hinder the freedom of
movement of the driver. Do not place
any unsecured objects in the interior.
z Bulky ob jects should not be transported
with the rear doors open or ajar,
otherwise poisonous exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle. In addition, the number
plate is only distinguisha ble and
illuminated correctly if the doors are
closed.
z Weights, payload and roof loa d -
see page 166.
z Driv ing with a roof load (also see
page 97) increa ses the sensitivity of the
vehicle to crosswinds and has a
detrimenta l effec t on vehicle handling
owing to the higher centre of gra vity of
the vehicle.
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Warnin g
Disregard of these instruc tions may lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passeng ers must be informed
accordingly.