Important safety notes
WARNING
Ensure that the trunk lid/tailgate is closed
when the engine is running and the vehicle is
in motion. Among other dangers, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle
interior and cause unconsciousness and even
death.
The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Sedan: to open the trunk lid completely, a minimum clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) above the ground is necessary.
Wagon: to open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 6.36 ft (1.94 m) above the ground is necessary.
See also:
Correct use of the seat belts
WARNING
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
• Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injur ...
Ruts and gravel roads
Observe the following rules when driving
along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with
loose gravel:
Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
O ...
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus ...