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Driving
safety
- Always put objects, for example, luggage or
other heavy items in the luggage compart-
ment.
- Always secure objects in the luggage com-
partment using the tie-down eyelets and
suitable straps.
A
WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehi-
cle handles. To help reduce the risk of a loss
of control leading to serious personal injury:
- Always keep in mind when transporting
heavy objects, that a change in the center of
gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling:
- Always distribute the load as evenly as
possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggage compartment
as possible.
- Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specified
on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight
standards can cause the vehicle to slide and
handle differently .
- Please observe information on safe driving
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WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
rear lid closed while driving.
- Never transport objects larger than those
fitting completely into the luggage area be-
cause the rear lid cannot be fully closed .
- If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the Panoramic sliding sunroof*,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument pan-
el,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed .
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WARNING
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Always make sure that the doors, all win-
dows, the Panoramic sliding sunroof* and the
rear lid are securely closed and locked to re-
duce the risk of injury when the vehicle is not
being used .
-After closing the rear lid, always make sure
that it is properly closed and locked.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended
espe-
cially with the rear lid left open. A child
could crawl into the vehicle through the lug-
gage compartment
and close the rear lid be-
coming trapped and unable to get out. Be-
ing trapped in a vehicle can lead to serious
personal injury.
- Never let children play in or around the vehi-
cle.
- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment.
Vehicle occupants must al-
ways be properly restrained in one of the ve-
hicle's seating positions.
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Tips
- Air circulation helps to reduce window fog-
ging. Stale air escapes to the outside
through vents in the trim panel. Be sure to
keep these slots free and open .
- The tire pressure must correspond to the
load. The tire pressure is shown on the tire
pressure label. The tire pressure label is lo-
cated on the driver's side B-pillar . The tire
pressure label lists the recommended
cold
tire inflation pressures for the vehicle at its
maximum capacity weight and the tires that
were on your vehicle at the time it was man-
ufactured. For recommended tire pressures
for normal load conditions, please see chap-
ter
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Tie-downs
The luggage compartment is equipped with four
tie-downs to secure luggage and other items.
Use the tie-downs to secure your cargo properly
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