Operator`s manual

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Open the tailgates.
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Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
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Lift up the storage compartment cover in
direction of arrow.
Loading instructions
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Warning!
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants.
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Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo
compartment if possible. Do not pile
luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
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braking
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vehicle maneuvers
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an accident
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Warning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
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the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
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this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
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the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
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Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
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Warning!
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire.
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Warning!
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the
placard located on the driver’s door
B‑pillar (Y page 202). In addition, the
load must be distributed in such a way so
that the weight on each axle never exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for
your vehicle are indicated on the
certification label which can be found on
the driver’s door B‑pillar.
Loading and storing
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>> Controls.
* optional
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