Load information

• Place heavy objects in the luggage compartment against the backrests. Make sure the backrests are properly locked, i.e. the red markings on the side near the release handle are no longer visible. When stacking objects, place the heaviest ones at the bottom.
• Secure objects with tie-down straps attached to the tie-down eyelets 71.
• Secure objects in the luggage compartment so they cannot slide.
• When carrying objects in the luggage compartment, the rear seat backrests must not be folded forward.
• The load must not exceed the upper edge of the backrests.
• Do not place any objects on the parcel shelf or on the instrument panel.

Do not cover the sensor on the top of the instrument panel.

The load must not obstruct the use of the pedals, the parking brake and the gear lever, and must not restrict the driver's movements. Do not leave unsecured objects in the passenger compartment.

Do not drive with the luggage compartment open.

Caution

Make sure the load in the vehicle is securely fastened. Otherwise, objects may be thrown into the passenger compartment, causing injury or damage to the load or the vehicle.

• The payload is the difference between the gross vehicle weight rating (see data plate 3 255) and the EC kerb weight.

  To calculate the payload, enter your vehicle's data in the weight table at the beginning of this manual.

  The EC kerb weight includes the weight of the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank filled to 90%).

  Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.

• A load on the roof increases the vehicle's sensitivity to crosswinds and affects handling because of the raised centre of gravity. Distribute the load evenly and secure it firmly with straps so that it does not slip. Adapt the tyre pressure and vehicle speed to the load condition. Check the fastenings regularly and retighten them.

  Do not exceed 120 km/h.

  The maximum roof load is 100 kg. The weight on the roof is the sum of the weight of the roof rack and the load.