- Always mak e sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver footwell wh ile the ve-
hicle is moving. Objects can become
trapped under the brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal caus ing 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. 14 1 Safe load positio ning: place heavy objects as
low and as far forwa rd as possible .
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly , changing vehicle hand ling
characteristics. Loose items can also increase
the risk of serious 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 low
and as far forward as poss ible
c> fig. 141 .
.,. Secure t he load with the cargo net* or with
non -elastic straps secured to the tie -downs*
c>page 71 c>page 72 .
.,. Make sure that the rear seatback is secu rely
latched in place.
A WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items
can fly through the vehicle caus ing serious
personal injury in the event of hard brak-
ing or an accident. To help reduce the risk
of serious personal injury :
Dr iv in g Sa fe ly 13 3
- Always put objects , for example, luggage
or other heavy items in the luggage com-
partment.
- Always secure objects in the luggage
compartment using the t ie-down eyelets
and suitab le 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 We ight Rating
specif ied on the safety compliance stick-
er on the left door jamb. Exceeding per-
missible weight standards can cause the
veh icle to slide and handle different ly.
- Please observe informat ion on safe dr iv-
ing
c> page 127 .
A WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas
from being drawn into the vehicle, a lways
keep the rear lid closed while driving.
- Never transpo rt objects larger than
those f itting comp lete ly into the luggage
area beca use the rear lid cannot be fully
closed.
- If you absolutely must dr ive with the rea r
lid open, observe the following notes to
red uce the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the sunroof,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument
panel,
- Swit ch off the air rec irculat ion,
- Set the fresh air fan t o the highest
speed.
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