Storing Objects; Positioning The Luggage And Cargo - Seat Tarraco 2022 Owner's Manual

Storing objects

Positioning the luggage
and cargo
General information
Placing luggage inside the vehicle safely
It is possible to carry objects and luggage in the
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vehicle, in a trailer page 299
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page 297. 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 295.
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Also place small objects safely.
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If required. raise the rear seat backrest and
lock it.
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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 352.
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In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure con-
trol system, adjust to the new load status if nec-
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essary page 362.
WARNING
Loose or unsecured objects can cause seri-
ous injury in case of sudden manoeuvring
or braking or in case of an accident. Partic-
and on the roof
ularly if the airbag hits them when deploying
and they are thrown across the inside of the
vehicle. Please observe the following rules to
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 de-
ployment areas while the vehicle is in motion.
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Keep the storage compartments closed at
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page 384.
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
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.
Storing objects
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Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects
from the fabrics and bags inside the cabin
and store them safely.
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
distribution of the load in the vehicle have
effects 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
traffic conditions.
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
tion.