trapped under the brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal causing a loss of veh icle
control.
Stowing luggage
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be prop-
erly stowed and secured in the luggage com-
partment.
Fig. 119 Safe load positioning: heavy cargo positioned
as far forward as poss ible.
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, changing vehicle handling
characterist ics. Loose items can also increase
the risk of serio us personal injury in a sudden
vehicle maneuver or in a collision .
.,. Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment .
.,. Always place and properly secure heavy
items in the luggage compartment as far
forward as poss ible
¢ fig. 119.
.,. Secure luggage using the tie-downs provid-
ed
¢ page 68.
.,. Make sure that the rear seatback is secure ly
latched in place.
A WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items
can fly through the vehicle caus ing se rious
personal injury in the event of hard brak-
ing or an accident. To help redu ce the risk
of serious persona l injury:
- Always put objects, for examp le, luggage
or other heavy items in the luggage com-
partment.
Dr iv ing Sa fe ly 109
- Always secure objects in the luggage
compartment using the t ie-down eyelets
and suitable straps.
A WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your ve-
hicle 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 cen-
ter of gravity can also cause changes in
veh icle hand ling:
- 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 Rat-
ing or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
specif ied on the safety compliance stick-
er on the left door jamb. Exceeding per-
miss ible weight standards can cause the
veh icle to slide and handle different ly.
- Please
observe informat ion on safe driv-
ing¢
page 103.
A 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 because t he rear lid cannot be fully
closed .
- If you absolutely must drive with the rea r
lid open, observe the following not es to
reduce the risk of poison ing:
- Close all windows,
- Close the power roof*,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument
panel,
- Switch off the air recirculat ion,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest
speed.
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