• If necessary, fold back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
• If necessary, adjust the headlight range
⇒
Headlights
.
• Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Observe the tyre pressure sticker
⇒
Tyre
pressure
.
• In vehicles with a tyre monitoring system, set the new vehicle load level as necessary
⇒
Tyre
monitoring systems
.
Do not cover the ventilation openings in the area around the rear window as this prevents
stale air escaping from the vehicle.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 181
In the luggage compartment: removing and installing the luggage compartment cover.
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the
event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident. This applies particularly if
objects are struck by the airbag when activated and then flung through the vehicle
interior. To reduce the risk of accidents, please observe the following guidelines:
• Always stow all objects in the vehicle securely.
• Small and light objects should also be secured.
• Objects should be stowed in the vehicle interior in such a way that they can never
enter the airbag deployment zones while the vehicle is in motion.
• Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
• Stowed objects must never cause passengers to assume an incorrect sitting position.
• If an item is being stowed on a seat, this seat must not be used by any passengers.
• Do not stow any hard, heavy or sharp objects loose in any of the vehicle's open
stowage areas, on the surface behind the rear seat backrest or on the dash panel.
• Remove any hard, heavy or sharp objects from items of clothing and bags inside the
vehicle and stow them securely.
WARNING
Transporting heavy objects changes the vehicle's handling and increases the braking
distance. Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured in the vehicle can lead to a
loss of vehicle control and can cause serious injury.
• Never exceed the vehicle's maximum payload. Both the payload and the distribution of
the load in the vehicle will have an effect on the driving response and braking distance
of the vehicle.
• Transporting heavy objects changes the vehicle's handling and the centre of gravity.
• The payload should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle.
• Always secure heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far in front of the rear axle
as possible.
• Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
• Accelerate carefully and gently.
• Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
• Brake earlier than in normal driving.
WARNING
Objects rubbing against the rear windows may damage or destroy the heating wires or,
depending on the vehicle equipment, also the aerial.
NOTICE
