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While driving, always keep object compart-
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ments closed.
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Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
While the backrest of the front passenger
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seat is folded, the frontal airbag must remain
disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF light on.
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Objects secured in the vehicle should never
be placed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
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If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not be occupied or used by anyone.
WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
change when transporting heavy and large
objects.
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Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
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Accelerate gently and carefully.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Brake early.
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Transport and practical equipment
Transporting the load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
Distribute the load throughout the vehicle
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and on the roof as uniformly as possible.
Transport heavy objects as far forward as
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possible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
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Check the headlight adjustment
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Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load being transported. Read the tire in-
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flation information label
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CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wires of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage.
Note
Please refer to the notes on loading the roof
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Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tional risk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
could cause serious injuries.
Always drive with the rear lid closed.
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Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items could fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
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Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
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en that this could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
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When transporting objects that protrude
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out of the luggage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
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If objects must project out of the luggage
compartment, the rear lid must never be used
to "secure" or "attach" objects.
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If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it
should be removed before travelling with the
rear lid open.
WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the rear lid is open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
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To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
ways drive with the rear lid closed.
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