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3.2.6 Rear garage and rear storage space (model-dependent)
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When loading rear garages and rear storage compartments,
please observe the following instructions to ensure safe driving:
Baggage and items carried in rear garages and rear storage
compartments must also be evenly distributed in accordance
with the chapter “Load distribution and load securing”.
All items stowed in rear garages and rear stowage
compartments must be fastened and secured accordingly
using suitable clamping systems at the existing fastening
points provided at the factory.
Before driving off, it must be ensured that the rear garage or
rear storage compartment is properly locked.
WARNING
Dangers due to uneven loading! or overloading!
Uneven loading or overloading has a negative effect
on driving behaviour. A rear-heavy load in particular
results in a reduction of the load on the front axle due
to leverage effects and thus, for example, to a loss of
traction, a diminished steering response (altered
driving behaviour), an overloading of the tyres and, as
a result, an increased risk of tyre blowouts. This may
cause you to lose control of the vehicle, endangering
yourself and other road users.
• An evenly distributed load over the entire vehicle
leads to optimum driving behaviour during travel. If
you are not sure whether the loaded vehicle
complies with the technically permissible mass
and the technically permissible mass on the axle
you can weigh/check the vehicle on public scales
or have it weighed by certain dealers.
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