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Warning at excessive speeds
The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an acoustic warning signal will sound and the following warning message (MAXI DOT Dis-
play) and the I symbol appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
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WARNING (Continued)vMake sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!v
Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack
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For all-in-one seat backs, pull the two seat belts towards the side panel. After
folding back the seat back, the release handles A should audibly click into
place on both sides of the seat back and the red mark B
should not be visible
on either side of the seat back.
WARNINGv The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.vWhen transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passenger
being transported on the other rear seat.v
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking
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WARNINGvDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - risk of injury if
braking suddenly or colliding!v
Never ride with the cover up - risk of damage to the cover.
Variable loading floor
Fig. 84
Variable loading floor in the raised position: raise / raised
Fig. 85
Variable loading floor: lower / lowered
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Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 50 kg.WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans- porting cargo on the roof rack.v
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
v
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
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The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances
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WARNINGvWhen washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking
system can affect the braking efficiency
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WARNING (Continued)vDo not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.v
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
v
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ningv
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they can be fatal!
v
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
v
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle
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Specification - The brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14
(this standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
The brake fluid change is carried out during the inspection.WARNINGv
If the date of the brake fluid change is exceeded, steam bubbles could
form in the brake system during heavy braking. This can impair the efficien- cy of the brakes
