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Safe driving108
Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and are
firmly secured to prevent them from slipping. You can obtain suit-
able floor mats from your dealer or a specialist retailer.
WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
Always make sure that floor mats are properly secured.
Never lay or install additional floor mats or other floor cover-
ings over the existing floor mats; this would restrict the pedal area
and possibly obstruct the pedals, which could cause an
accident.
Stowing luggage safely
Notes
All luggage and objects must be securely stowed.
Loose items can cause a safety hazard or impair the handling of the
vehicle by changing the weight distribution.
During a collision or an accident, even small and light objects can
possess so much energy that they can cause very severe injuries.
The amount of this “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the
vehicle and the weight of the object. The most significant factor,
however, is the speed of the vehicle.
An example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying unsecured in the
vehicle. During a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, this object
generates a force corresponding to 20 times its weight. That means
that the effective weight of the object increases to about 90 kg. You
can imagine the severity of the injuries which might be sustained if
this “projectile” strikes an occupant as it flies through the
passenger compartment.
WARNING
Always stow objects in the luggage compartment.
Transporting heavy objects may affect the vehicle's handling by
shifting the centre of gravity – this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your speed accordingly.
Never exceed the maximum axle loads or the maximum gross
weight for the vehicle page 198, “Performance, weights and
dimensions”. Exceeding the permitted axle loads or gross weight
limit can affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, and increase
the risk of accidents, personal injuries or damage to the vehicle.
Never leave your vehicle unattended when the luggage lid is
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and
close the luggage lid from the inside. In this case the child would
be unable to get out of the vehicle without help. This could have
fatal consequences.
Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Always
close and lock the luggage lid and all the doors when you leave the
vehicle.
Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment. All
occupants must be properly restrained by the seat belts at all
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