Using Lashing Eyelets; Opening The Boot; Closing The Boot - SMART forfour Owner's Manual

All closable stowage compartments
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should be closed before beginning your
journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
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pointed, sharp-edged, fragile objects or
objects which are too large behind the
last bench seat or under the passenger
seats.
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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 mov-
ing, 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.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle.
Observe the following loading guidelines
when loading and transporting luggage and
loads:
never exceed the maximum permissible
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gross vehicle weight or the permissible
axle loads for the vehicle (including occu-
pants)
the load compartment is the preferred
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place to stow objects
stow heavy loads as far forwards and as
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low down in the load compartment as pos-
sible
the load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests
always place the load against the rear or
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front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked in place
always transport the load behind unoccu-
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pied seats if possible
secure the load and luggage suitably
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Using lashing eyelets

Opening the boot

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The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above
and behind the tailgate.
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Press the % button on the key.
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Press button :.
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Fold the tailgate up.

Closing the boot

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Pull the tailgate down and close.
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Press the & button on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
Using lashing eyelets
To prevent damage, observe the following:
Secure the load using lashing eyelets :.
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Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
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evenly.
Do not use elastic straps or nets.
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Pad any sharp edges.
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