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detrimental effect on vehicle
9 Warning
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Always make sure that the load in
Distribute the load evenly and
the vehicle is securely stowed.
secure it properly with retaining
Otherwise objects can be thrown
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
around inside the vehicle and
and vehicle speed according to
cause personal injury or damage
the load conditions. Check and
to the load or vehicle.
retighten the straps frequently.
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The payload is the difference
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
between the permitted gross
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The permissible roof load (which
vehicle weight (see identification
includes the weight of the roof
plate 3 204) and the EC kerb
rack) is 200 kg for standard roof
weight.
variants. The roof load is the
To calculate the payload, enter
combined weight of the roof rack
the data for your vehicle in the
and the load.
Weights table at the front of this
instruction.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
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Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
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