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S
ea
ts and
s
tor
a
ge
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Do not use coat hangers to hang garments,
because th is could reduce the effect iveness
of
the
side curtain
airbags.
-
Do not hang any heavy objects on the gar-
ment hooks, because
they
could
cause
injury
during heavy braking.
- Because
of their load capac ity, the hooks
should
only be used
to
secure objects
that
weigh a maximum of
10
lbs (5 kg). Heavy
objects will not be secured suff iciently, and
this increases the risk of injury.
Luggage
compartment
Loading luggage compartment
Luggage items must be stowed securely.
Fig. 59 Place heavy
objects as far
forward
as
poss ible
(ex-
amp
le).
Note
t
he following to preserve the vehicle's good
handling character istics
.
•
Distribute t he
load
as evenly as possible.
•
Place heavy
objects
as far forward as possib le
¢
fig. 59.
•
Secure luggage
it
ems with the cargo net* or
with non-elastic retai ning straps to the tie-
down rings
*
¢page
66.
A
WARNING
-
-
Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can slide about suddenly and alter the vehi-
cle's handling characterist ics.
-
Loose
objects in the passenger compart-
ment can fly forward during abrupt maneu-
vers or accidents and injure occupants.
64
-
Always store objects in the luggage com-
partment and use su itab le straps, particu-
larly with heavy objects.
-
When you transport heavy objects, always
remember that
a change in
the
center of
gravity may result in a change
in
the vehi-
cle's handling characteristics.
-
Follow all
warnings¢
page 166, Driving
safety.
@
Tips
The
tire
pressure must be adjusted to the load
-
see the tire pressure sticker located on the
driver's
side
8-p illar.
General information
_&.
WARNING
Refer to the chapter Driving Safely
¢
page 166, Driving safety
for important in-
formation, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of your passengers.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to vehicles: With luggage compa
rtment
cover
(A3 Spo rtback)
The luggage compartment cover prevents the
view into the luggage compartment.
Fig.
60 Open luggage compartme nt lid
with
luggage com
-
pa
rtment
cover
Removing
•
Unhinge the straps
(D
and pull the cover
@
in
the direction of the arrow out of the holder
@
.
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