2463-1. CONTROLS
This chapter describes all stan-
dard, country-specific and
optional features offered with
the series. It also describes fea-
tures and functions that are not
necessarily available in your
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related
functions and systems. When
using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and
regulations must be observed.1Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs” on your vehicle’s plac-
ard.
2 Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
Cargo area
Vehicle features and
options
Loading
Safety information
WARNING
High gross weight can overheat
the tires, damage them internally
and cause a sudden drop in tire
inflation pressure. Driving charac-
teristics may be negatively
impacted, reducing lane stability,
lengthening the braking distances
and changing the steering
response. There is a risk of an
accident. Pay attention to the per-
mitted load capacity of the tires
and never exceed the permitted
gross weight.
WARNING
Loose object or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle,
for instance mobile phones, can
be thrown about the car’s interior
while driving, for instance in the
event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury. Secure
loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in
the car’s interior.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can
shift and be thrown into the car’s
interior, for instance in the event
of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuver. Vehicle
occupants can be hit and injured.
There is a risk of injury. Stow and
secure objects and cargo prop-
erly.
NOTICE
Fluids in the cargo area can
cause damage. There is a risk of
damage to property. Make sure
that no fluids leak in the cargo
area.
Steps for Determining Cor-
rect Load Limit
2544-1. DRIVING TIPS
When visibility is poor due to
fog, even if it is daytime, turn the
low beam headlights on to make
your vehicle more visible to
other vehicles, etc. Drive with
caution at a low speed, using
the centerline, guardrails, tail-
lights of a preceding vehicle,
etc., as guide.When the vehicle is being blown
by crosswinds, drive at a lower
speed and grip the steering
wheel stronger than normal.
The vehicle is especially sus-
ceptible to crosswinds when
exiting a tunnel or underpass,
when driving on a bridge or
embankment, or when passing
or being passed by a truck or
other large vehicle.
During a rain storm or when
the road surface is wet, the
road surface may be slippery
and visibility may be reduced.
In this case, turn the low
beam headlights on to make
your vehicle more visible to
Mobile communication
devices in the vehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile
phones can influence one
another. There is radiation due to
the transmission operations of
mobile phones. There is a risk of
injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. If possible, in the car's inte-
rior use only mobile phones with
direct connections to an exterior
antenna in order to exclude
mutual interference and deflect
the radiation from the car's inte-
r i o r.
Driving in inclement
weather
When visibility is poor due to
fog
During strong wind
When it is raining
