Β· Position objects in such a way that they never
force any occupant of the vehicle to adopt an
incorrect position.
Transport of objects
Β· When transporting objects that occupy a space,
never allow anyone to travel in that space
za.
Place luggage and cargo
Safely place luggage in the vehicle
Β· Do not leave heavy, hard, or sharp objects loose
in the vehicle's open storage compartments, on
the cover behind the rear seatback, or on the
instrument panel.
β Distribute the load on the vehicle as evenly as possible.
mind possible. When doing so, do not cover the
ventilation holes.
cough.
β Always place luggage and heavy objects in the
boot ΓΏ as far forward as possible.
Β· Remove heavy, hard or sharp objects from
clothing and bags in the passenger compartment
and store them safely.
β Observe the permissible maximum mass per axle
as well as the maximum permissible mass of the
vehicle ΓΏ p. 415.
WARNING
β Secure objects to the luggage compartment
lashing eyes using suitable lashing straps, fixing
straps or lashing straps ΓΏ p. 290.
When heavy objects are transported, the driving
characteristics of the vehicle change due to the
shifting of the center of gravity and the braking
distance increases. Heavy cargo that is not
properly attached or secured could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in serious injury.
β Also place small objects so that they are
safe.
β If necessary, raise the back of the rear seat.
sero and fit it correctly.
β If necessary, adjust the range of the headlights ΓΏ
p. 122. On vehicles with dynamic headlamp range
control, the headlamps adapt automatically.
Β· Never overload the vehicle. Both the load and its
distribution in the vehicle affect the driving
behavior and the braking capacity.
β Adjust the tire pressure accordingly to the load.
Please note the tire pressure sticker ΓΏ p. 359.
Β· When transporting heavy objects, the driving
properties of the vehicle vary due to the
displacement of the center of gravity.
β If necessary, adjust the tire monitoring system to
the new state of charge ΓΏ p. 350.
Always distribute the load in the vehicle of
evenly and as horizontally as possible.
Β· Always place heavy objects in the boot in front
of the rear axle and as far away from it as
possible.
WARNING
If animals or objects are transported loose or
incorrectly fixed, they can cause serious injuries in
the event of sudden braking, a sudden maneuver or
an accident. Especially if they are hit by a triggering
air bag and thrown out of the passenger
Β· Unsecured objects in the boot may shift suddenly
and change the driving behavior of the vehicle.
compartment. To reduce the risk of injury, consider
the following: Β· Place all objects in the vehicle
Β· Always adapt your speed and driving style to the
visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
securely. Observe the legal provisions.
Β· Accelerate with special care and caution.
Β· Avoid sudden braking and maneuvers.
Β· Brake earlier than usual.
Β· Place the objects you are transporting in the
passenger compartment so that during the
journey they can never reach the airbag
deployment areas.
WARNING
Rubbing objects against the rear windows can cause
damage, e.g. e.g., in the filaments of the heated rear
window.
Β· If you transport animals in the vehicle, do so safely
using a system suitable for their weight and size.
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Β· Always keep the luggage compartments closed
during the march.
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Place luggage and cargo
Close trunk lid
WARNING
1. Pull the cover backwards by the handle ΓΏ fig.
186 1 , and hook it into the anchor (arrows).
Do not attach any roof rack or carrier system, such
as a bicycle rack, to the vehicle's spoiler.
Remove trunk cover
trunk cover
1. If necessary, open the boot lid.
2. Press the cover support in the direction of the arrow
and hold it in this position ΓΏ fig. 187 1
.
3. Pull the cover upwards and unclip the bracket ΓΏ
.
fig. 187 1
Depending on the equipment, once the cover has been
removed, it can be stored under the boot floor.
Install trunk cover
1. Place one side of the cover into the corresponding
side trim pocket.
2. Press the bracket on the other side of the cover
and hold it down.
Fig. 186 In the luggage compartment: open the luggage compartment cover.
3. Insert the support ΓΏ fig. 187 1 in the slot of the
corresponding side trim.
4. Release the cover bracket.
5. Check that the cover is engaged with
correctly.
WARNING
If animals or loose or improperly secured objects
are transported on the boot cover, they could
damage the cover and cause serious injury in the
event of a sudden stop, sudden maneuver or
accident.
Β· Never transport objects on the boot cover.
Β· Never carry animals on the boot cover.
Fig. 187 In the boot: remove the boot cover.
Open trunk cover
WARNING
Depending on the equipment, a luggage
If the boot cover is mounted in front of
compartment cover can be mounted behind the
second row of seats.
a rear seat, could cause serious injury in the event
of a sudden stop or accident.
1. Pull the cover back, by the handle
ΓΏ fig. 186 1 , and unhook it upwards from the side
supports (arrows).
Β· When someone is traveling in the third row seats,
never mount the trunk cover in front of that row.
2. Guide the cover forward by hand. To the
doing so, the cover rolls up ΓΏ .
WARNING
Driving without the covers in place in the pockets
of the boot cover can cause serious injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden maneuvering or
an accident.
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