Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 159

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 pos-
sible 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
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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.
Transport and practical equipment
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-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the vehicle:
Close all windows and the sliding sun-
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roof.
Turn off the air recirculation for the
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heating and air conditioner.
Open all of the air outlets in the dash
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panel.
Turn the heating fan and heater to the
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highest level.
CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length
and height of the vehicle.
Driving with the vehicle loaded
For the best handling when driving a loaded
vehicle, note the following:
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Secure all objects page 156.
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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 trailer page 301.
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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Luggage compartment
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
compartment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening
rings with suitable rope or straps. Never over-
load the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity
as well as the distribution of the load in the
vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour
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and braking ability .
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