1 7 0 Dr iv ing Safel y
Stowing luggage
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be prop-
erly stowed and secured in the luggage com -
partment.
Fig. 195 Safe load position ing: place heavy objects as
low and as far forward as possible.
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, changing vehicle handling
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
¢fig. 195.
,. Secure luggage using the tie-downs provid-
ed ¢ page Bl.
,. 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 :
- Always put objects, for example, luggage
or other heavy items in the luggage com-
partment.
- Always secu re objects in the luggage
compartment using the tie-down eye lets
and suitable straps.
A WARNING
-
Heavy loads will influence the way your ve-
hicle ha ndles. 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 handling:
- 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
specified 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 differently.
- Please observe information on safe driv-
ing
r=;,page 164.
A WARNING
-
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas
from being drawn into the vehicle, a lways
keep the rear lid closed while driving.
- Never transport objects larger than
those fitting comp letely into the luggage
area because the rear lid cannot be ful ly
closed.
- If you absolutely m ust dr ive with the rear
lid open, observe the following notes to
reduce t he risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the Panoramic sliding sunroof *,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument
pane l,
- Switch off the air recirculat ion,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest
speed.
A WARNING
Always make sure that the doors, all win-
dows, the Panoramic sliding sunroof * and
the rear lid are securely closed and locked
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