Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
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Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
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Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing nets
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In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg " ".
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING
Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
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ing eyes.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
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case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants - risk to
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life!
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Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
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when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be shifted -
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risk of accident. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted according-
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ly.
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If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
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unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
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braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
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around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
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Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
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that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres
or braking - risk of injury.
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
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larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
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wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poison-
ing!
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
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the vehicle - risk of accident!
Do not transport people in the boot!
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CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
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damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
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