Loading Guidelines - SMART FORTWO Owner's Manual

Stowage areas
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Stowage areas

Loading guidelines

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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could
slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a
risk of injury, especially when braking or
abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before
the journey.
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If
the tailgate is open when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is
moving, exhaust fumes could enter the
passenger compartment. There is a risk of
poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
Your vehicle has not been approved by the
manufacturer for towing a trailer. A
trailer could seriously impair driving
safety.
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Mounting a basic rack, a cycle rack or a ski/
snowboard rack on the rear of the vehicle
will change the axle load distribution as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Read the operating instructions for the
individual accessories.
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution
of the load within the vehicle. For this
reason, you should observe the following
notes when transporting a load:
never exceed the maximum permissible
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gross vehicle weight or the permissible
axle loads for the vehicle (including
occupants)
the load must not protrude above the
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upper edge of the head restraints
ensure that no items of luggage can enter
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the vehicle interior above or between the
front seats
ensure that loaded objects are stowed
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safely and are secured
load heavy objects at the bottom and
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light objects at the top
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you stow objects in the vehicle interior
in an unsuitable way, they could slip or be
thrown around and thus hit vehicle occu-
pants. There is a risk of injury, especially
in the case of heavy braking or a sudden
change in direction.
Always stow objects so they cannot be
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thrown around in these or similar situa-
tions.
Always ensure that objects do not pro-
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trude over the top of stowage compart-
ments or ruffled pockets.