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Sometimes the roof rack crossbars remain
mounted when the roof rack is already in
place.
are not necessary. Due to the increased
aerodynamic resistance , your vehicle
unnecessarily consumes more fuel. Therefore,
remove the roof rack cross members when they
are no longer in use.
The load carried on the roof must be
securely fastened. The transport of cargo
on the
roof alters the behaviour of the vehicle.
Guidelines for use
Please note
and
at the beginning of this
chapter on page 230.
Cases in which the roof carrier cross members
should be removed:
– When they are no longer needed, this saves
fuel, reduces wind noise and prevents theft
from the boot.
– When the vehicle passes through an
automatic car wash system.
– Where the height of the bodywork exceeds
the al-
The necessary passageway width, e.g. in a
gorge.
NOTICE
● The height of the vehicle is modified by the installation of the vehicle.
The height of the roof luggage compartment
system and the volume of luggage that is
fixed to the roof. Compare the height of the
vehicle with the heights available at passages,
e.g. viaducts and garage doors.
● The roof antenna, the glass roof and the
luggage
compartment
compromised
by
compartment system and the load attached
to it.
The fuel consumption of the vehicle
increases when the vehicle is equipped
with a
The roof boot mounted, due to the increased air
resistance
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lid
cannot
be
the
roof
luggage
.
Driving with a trailer
Introduction to the topic
Observe country-specific regulations for driving
with a trailer and for the use of a towing
device.
As a rule, the vehicle was developed for the
transport of persons and can be used to pull a
trailer, provided that this is done with the
appropriate technical equipment. This additional
maximum towable weight influences the
strength, fuel consumption and performance of
the vehicle and may, under certain conditions,
shorten the maintenance intervals.
Driving with a trailer puts more strain on the
vehicle and, in turn, requires more
concentration from the driver.
Vehicles with Start-Stop system
Before driving with the trailer, deactivate the
Start-Stop system manually by means of the
Start-Stop button.
The key
in the upper part of the con-
single central unit and keep the system deactivated
during the whole driving with trailer
DANGER
Transporting passengers in a trailer is life-
threatening and may be illegal.
WARNING
Improper use of the towing device can cause
injuries and accidents.
● The trailer coupling shall only be used if it
is in perfect condition and correctly
attached.
● Do not make any modifications or repairs to
the towbar.
WARNING
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy
or
bulky
objects
characteristics and cause accidents.
● It is therefore essential to comply with the
following instructions in order to ensure the
safety of the driver, passengers and other
drivers.
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