Vehicle identification plate
Even if you have calculated the total load carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Gross vehicle weight: the gross weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight.
Gross axle weight rating: the maximum permissible load that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle).
To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values (gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating), have your loaded vehicle (including driver, occupants, cargo, and full trailer load if applicable) weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge.
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Rolling with the engine switched off
WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
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Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that
you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You
can store this position.
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Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
– The tires should always be inflated to the recommended tire pressure.
– Remove unnecessary loads.
– Remove roof carriers when they are not needed.
– Warm ...