Heavy items in the luggage compartment should be placed as close to the seatbacks as possible. Check that the seatbacks are securely fastened, i.e. the red markers on the side next to the release lever are not visible. If objects are to be stacked, the heaviest ones should be placed at the bottom.
- Secure items in the lashing eyes with straps.
- Loose objects in the trunk must be secured to prevent them from moving.
- When transporting cargo in the luggage compartment, the backrests of the rear row of seats must not be tilted forward.
- Luggage must not protrude beyond the top edge of the seatbacks.
- Do not place any objects on the trunk lid or on the dashboard, or cover the sensor on the dashboard.
- The load must not interfere with the operation of the pedals, the parking brake and the gear lever, or restrict the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not leave loose items inside the vehicle.
- Driving with an open luggage compartment is prohibited.
Attention. Always check that the load is securely stowed in the vehicle. Otherwise, objects may be thrown into the interior of the vehicle and cause injury to passengers, damage to cargo or the vehicle.
- The permissible load is defined as the difference between the permissible total weight and the curb weight of the vehicle according to the EU standard.
To calculate the payload, check your vehicle data against the weight table at the beginning of this section.
EU curb weight includes driver's weight (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all liquids (filling the fuel tank to 90%).
Note. Additional equipment and accessories increase the curb weight of the vehicle.
- When driving with a roof rack, the vehicle's lateral wind stability is reduced and the vehicle's handling deteriorates due to the higher center of gravity. Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with lashing straps. Adjust the tire pressure and keep the speed in accordance with the vehicle load. Check and retighten load lashings frequently. The permissible weight of cargo carried on the roof is 100 kg. The roof load is the sum of the weight of the roof rack and the weight of the load.
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