Stowing Luggage And Large Objects - SMART fortwo coupe Owner's Manual

Stowing luggage and large objects

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Locking/unlocking the glove compart-
ment
X
Insert the key into the lock and turn clock-
wise to position 2 (to lock) or anticlock-
wise to position 1 (to unlock).
Opening the stowage compartment in
the tailgate (smart fortwo coupé)
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Do not exceed the lower tailgate maxi-
mum load of 100 kg. It may otherwise
become damaged.
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Pull handle : on the inside of the lower
tailgate upwards.
X
Lift up the cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Stowing luggage and large objects
Please note
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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. Additionally, the cup holders, open
stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets
cannot restrain the objects placed in them
in the event of an accident. There is a risk
of injury, especially in the event of braking
or sudden changes 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.
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.
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:
do not exceed the maximum permissible
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gross vehicle weight or the permissible
axle loads for the vehicle (including occu-
pants)
the load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the head restraints
ensure that no items of luggage can enter
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the passenger compartment above or
between the seats
ensure that loaded objects are stowed
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safely and are secured
load heavy objects at the bottom and light
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objects at the top