Transporting Objects - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control
at all times.
Also valid for the front passenger:
Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum protec-
tion should the airbag deploy.

Transporting objects

Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the anchors provided with suitable rope to
secure heavy objects. Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity
as well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving
behaviour and braking ability
Additional information and warnings:
Tailgate page 88
To lower the passenger seat back
Lights page 99
Luggage compartment
Roof carrier page 142
Towing mode page 233
Wheels and tyres page 294
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or braking or in case of an accident. This is espe-
Safety First
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Operating instructions
WARNING (continued)
cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
Always secure objects with suitable rope or slings so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
Always ensure that objects inside the vehicle cannot move into the area
of the bags while driving.
While driving, always keep object compartments closed.
Remove all objects from the passenger seat when this is folded down.
When the seat back is folded down, it presses on small and light objects
and these are detected by the weight sensor on the seat; this sends false
information to the airbag control unit.
While the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the front
airbag must remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp lit up.
Objects secured in the vehicle should never be placed in such a way as
to make passengers sit in an incorrect position.
If secured objects occupy a seat then this should not be occupied or
used by anybody.
WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability change when transporting heavy
and large objects.
Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
Accelerate gently and carefully.
Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Practical tips
Safe driving
Technical Data
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