·
A
lways adapt your speed and driving
style to the current visibility, weather
and road or trac conditions.
·
Accelerate particularly carefully and
gently.
·
Avoid sudden braking and driving ma-
noeuvres.
·
Brake earlier than usual if the vehicle is
heavily loaded.
WARNING
Lashing, retaining or securing straps that
are inc
orrectly fastened, unsuitable or
damaged may become detached in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
accident. This could cause objects to be
flung through the interior and lead to se-
vere or fatal injuries.
·
Always use suitable and undamaged
lashing, retaining or securing straps.
·
Attach lashing, retaining or securing
straps securely to the fastening rings.
·
Load the fastening rings evenly.
·
Never fix lashing, retaining or securing
straps between the fastening rings in
the side panel and the fastening rings in
the vehicle floor.
·
Never fix lashing, retaining or securing
straps between opposite side walls.
·
Never load the lashing, retaining or se-
curing straps beyond their load rating.
·
If necessary, observe the information
sign on the side trim.
·
Ensure that the load retains its form
and position once it has been secured.
Use stable packaging and anti-slip
mats.
WARNING
Unattended children could make their
wa
y into the load compartment, close the
boot lid or doors and be unable to get out
independently. This can cause severe or
fatal injuries.
·
Always close and lock the doors when
the vehicle is not in use or unattended.
·
Never leave children unattended, par-
ticularly when the boot lid is open.
·
Never let children pla
y in or around the
vehicle.
·
Never transport people in the load
compartment.
NOTICE
Rubbing objects on the rear windows can
c
ause damage, e.g. to the heating wires of
the rear window heating.
·
Load the load compartment only up to
a height where no objects are in contact
with the rear windows.
NOTICE
Carrier systems that are fixed on the rear
spoiler can damage the vehicle.
·
Do not secure any luggage carriers or
other carrier systems such as bicycle car-
riers on the vehicle’s rear spoiler.
Suitable fixation belts, securing straps
and load securing systems are availa-
ble from suitably qualified workshops.
Load compartment cover
Load compartment cover
Fig. 149 In the loa
d compartment: load
compartment cover.
The load compartment cover is not a suita-
ble place to store items →
.
R
emoving the load compartment cover
1. Using both hands, press the front of the
load compartment cover carefully out
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