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Warning
Danger of accidents
Luggage which has slipped impairs visibility.
If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially when it is dark.
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Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.
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 distribution between the front and rear wheels.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.