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Storing objects
Positioning the luggage
and cargo
General information
Placing luggage inside the vehicle safely
It is possible to carry objects and luggage in
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the vehicle, in a trailer
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the roof
page 284. When doing so, please
consider all legal provisions.
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Distribute the load in the vehicle as evenly as
possible.
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Always place luggage and heavy objects as
far forwards as possible in the luggage com-
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partment
.
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Take into account the maximum authorised
weight per axle, as well as the maximum au-
thorised weight of the vehicle
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Secure the objects to the fastening rings
of the boot using appropriate chains or belts
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page 281.
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Also place small objects safely.
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In vehicles with dynamic headlight range
control, the lights adapt automatically.
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Adapt tyre pressure to the load. Take into
account the pressure sticker of the tyres
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page 337.
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In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure con-
trol system, adjust to the new load status if
necessary
WARNING
Loose or unsecured objects can cause seri-
ous injury in case of sudden manoeuvring or
braking or in case of an accident. Particularly
if the airbag hits them when deploying and
they are thrown across the inside of the ve-
hicle. Please observe the following rules to
page 286
and on
minimise the risk of injury:
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Place all objects inside the vehicle safely.
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Secure all objects, little and large.
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Place the objects in the cabin in such a way
that they can never reach the airbag deploy-
ment areas while the vehicle is in motion.
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Keep the storage compartments closed at
all times while the vehicle is in motion.
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Place the objects in such a way that they
never force any occupant of the vehicle to sit
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page 370.
in an incorrect position.
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When transporting objects that take up a
seat, never let anyone use that seat.
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Never leave hard, sharp or heavy objects
loose in open storage compartment of the
vehicle, on the cover behind the rear seat or
on the instrument panel.
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Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects
from the fabrics and bags inside the cabin
and store them safely.
Storing objects
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page 346.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehi-
cle handling and increases braking distance.
Heavy objects that are not properly placed
or secured may cause loss of control of the
vehicle and thus severe injuries.
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Never put too much load in the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the dis-
tribution of the load in the vehicle have ef-
fects on the driving behaviour and braking
ability.
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When transporting heavy objects, the driv-
ing behaviour of the vehicle varies due to the
displacement of the centre of gravity.
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Always distribute the load in the vehicle as
evenly and horizontally as possible.
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Always place heavy objects in the boot be-
fore the rear axle and as far away from it as
possible.
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Objects in the luggage compartment that
are unsecured could move suddenly and
modify the handling of the vehicle.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
tion.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Brake earlier than usual.
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