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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as
low and as far forward as possible
within the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle identification (page
142).
LUGGAGE COVERS
CAUTION
Do not place objects on the luggage
cover.
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E72512
Load carrying
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
different driving characteristics.
Read and follow the manufacturer s
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load of 50
kilogrammes (110 pounds) (including
the roof rack).
Check the security of the roof rack and
tighten its fittings as follows:
•
before starting
•
after driving 50 kilometres (30 miles)
•
at 1 000 kilometres (600 miles)
intervals or less, depending on road
surface.
To reduce fuel consumption, cross rails
should be removed when not in use.
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