288 Genera l information
designat ed seating position) and luggage
weight ¢ .&,.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weig ht Rati ng is the maxim um
load that can be applied at each axle of t he
vehicle ¢ Lr!,.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is list-
ed on the driver's side 8-p ill ar.
Roof weight
The maximum perm issible roof weight is
220 lb (100 kg) . The roof weight is made up
of the weig ht of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being t ransported
¢ pag e 75, Roof load .
.&_ WARNING
- The actu al Gross Axle Weight Rating at
th e fro nt and rear axles should not ex-
ceed t he perm issible weights, and thei r
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating.
- Exceeding permissib le weight rati ngs can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and
personal injury.
(D Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures app ly
when the load is dist rib ute d evenly in t he
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
t he rear axle as possib le so that the vehi-
cle's handling is not impa ired.
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or t he maximum gross vehicle
weig ht . Always remembe r that the vehi-
cle's handling will be affected by t he ex-
tra load . Therefore, adjust your speed ac-
cordin gly.
- Always observe lo cal regulations .
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Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic mode l.
Differences may occur depending on the mod-
el type and options orde red, fo r example, tire
sizes.
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Note
When dr iving up steep ramps, on rough
roads, over curbs, etc. it is important to re-
member that some parts of your vehicle,
such as spoilers or exhaust system compo -
nents, may be close to the ground . Be
caref ul not to damage them .
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