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9 PREPARING FOR USE
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Warning
Danger of accidents A high payload alters the handling characteristic and increases the stopping distance.
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Adapt your speed to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents Pieces of luggage which have slipped impair the handling characteristic.
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Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Fire hazard The hot exhaust system may burn luggage.
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Fasten your luggage in such a way that it cannot be burned or singed by the hot exhaust system.
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If you carry luggage, make sure you secure it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight distribu-
tion between the front and rear wheels.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight 418 kg (922 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load 160 kg (353 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load 260 kg (573 lb.)