Useful information
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This
Owner's
Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for
your vehicle that were available at the
time of going to press. Country-specific
differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all fea-
tures described. This is also the case for
systems and functions relevant to safety.
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Read the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Y page 21).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could
slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a
risk of injury, especially when braking or
abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before
the journey.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If
the tailgate is open when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is
moving, exhaust fumes could enter the
passenger compartment. There is a risk of
poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
Your vehicle has not been approved by the
manufacturer for towing a trailer. A
trailer could seriously impair driving
safety.
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution
of the load within the vehicle. For this
reason, you should observe the following
notes when transporting a load:
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never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the permissible
axle loads for the vehicle (including
occupants)
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the luggage compartment is the prefer-
red place to carry objects
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stow heavy loads as far forwards and as
low
down
in the load compartment as pos-
sible.
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the load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests
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always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible
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use the lashing eyelets to transport loads
and luggage
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only use lashing eyelets and fastening
components that are suitable for the
weight and size of the load
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stow objects in the ruffled pockets
behind the front seats
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you stow objects in the vehicle interior
in an unsuitable way, they could slip or be
thrown around and thus hit vehicle occu-
pants.
There
is a risk of injury, especially
in the case of heavy braking or a sudden
change in direction.
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Stowage areas
>> Stowing and features.
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