Practical Equipment - Seat Mii 2019 Owner's Manual

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
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items could fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
Drive particularly carefully and think
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ahead.
Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking
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given that this could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
When transporting objects that protrude
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out of the luggage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
If objects must project out of the luggage
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compartment, the rear lid must never be
used to "secure" or "attach" objects.
If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid,
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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
poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle
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always drive with the rear lid closed.
In exceptional circumstances, if you must
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drive with the rear lid open, observe the fol-
Transport and practical equipment
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the vehicle:
Close all windows.
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Disable air recirculation mode.
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Open all of the air outlets on the instru-
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ment panel.
Switch on the blower to maximum.
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CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length
and height of the vehicle.
Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded
vehicle, note the following:
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Secure all objects page 114.
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Accelerate gently and carefully.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Brake early.
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If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
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ing with a roof carrier system
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stability and safety of the vehicle resulting
in an accident with serious consequences.
Secure loads correctly so they do not
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move.
When transporting heavy objects, use
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suitable ropes or straps.
Lock the seat backs in vertical position.
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Practical equipment

Introduction
Storage compartments must only be used to
store light or small objects.
WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements
or turns, loose objects may be thrown
around the vehicle interior. This could
cause serious injuries to passengers and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehi-
cle.
Do not carry animals or store hard, heavy
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or sharp objects in the vehicle in: open stor-
age compartments, instrument panel,
items of clothing or bags.
page 127.
While driving, always keep object com-
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partments closed.
WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell
could prevent use of the pedals. This could
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