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• Always be careful when closing the Panoramic sunroof.
• Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection
to c lose the P anoramic sunroof!
• Pinch protection cannot prevent ngers or other parts of the body from being
pressed against the edge of the roof; injuries may result.
PREMIUM VIII WARNINGS
Distracting the driver from traffic can lead to collisions and injuries. Using the radio
system while driving can distract from traffic.
• Observe legal regulations.
• Always drive attentively and responsibly .
• Setting the volume too high can damage the hearing. This applies especially to
volumes above about 85 decibels.
• Select volume settings so that acoustic signals from the outside are always
audible (for example, the sirens of emergenc y rescue vehicles).
• Please lower the volume before changing or connecting to an audio source.
Unmounted or improperly mounted external devices can be thrown through the
passenger compartment in the event of a sudden driving or braking maneuver or
a collision, causing injury .
• Never leave external devices in the doors, on the front windshield, on or near
the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seatbacks,
or between these areas and the occupants. External devices can cause serious
injury in the event of a collision, especially if the airbags inflate.
• Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct the driver . Route cables so
as not to interfere with the driver .
• The armrest can affect the elbow room of the driver and thus cause collisions
and severe injuries.Always keep the armrest closed while driving.
• Injuries can be caused by invisible laser beams if the housing of the CD player
is opened. Have the CD player repaired only by a specialist.
REAR HA TCH WARNINGS
Improper or unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the rear hatch can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
• Only open or c lose the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
• Never close the rear hatch by pushing on the rear window with your hand. The
rear window could break and cause injuries.
• After c losing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is properly closed and
locked so that it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The c losed
rear hatch must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
• Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust
gas from being drawn into the vehicle.
• Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for
example, there are bic ycles on a carrier on the rear hatch, it is possible that the
rear hatch will not be able to open automatically. An open rear hatch may fall on
its own because of the additional weight. The open rear hatch must be supported
or the weight must be removed from the luggage rack first.
• Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use.
First, make sure that no one is left inside the vehicle.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle,
especially with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and
pull the rear hatch shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A c losed vehicle
can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. P articularly in the
summer , heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked
vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are muc h higher th an the
outside temperatures. T emperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause
unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
• Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the
vehicle. They may lock the vehic le with the vehicle key or the power locking
switch and lock themselves in.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNINGS
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure,
loss of control, collision, serious personal injury or even death.
• When the warning symbol appears in the instrument c luster , stop and
inspect the tires.
• Incorrect tire pressure and/or underination can cause increased tire wear
and can affect the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability .
• Incorrect tire pressures and/or underination can also lead to sudden tire failure,
including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehic le control.
• The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the
vehicle. The recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside
the driver door .
• The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are lled
to the correct cold tire inflation pressure specified for the tires installed on
the vehicle.
• Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage.
Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for
the tires installed on the vehicle.
• Always maintain correct cold tire ination pressure so that TPMS can do
its job.
• Always inate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before
driving off.
• Driving with underinated tires causes them to ex (bend) more, letting them get
too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
• Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure
and loss of control.
• If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the
vehicle will not handle well.
• If the tire is not “at” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately , drive
carefully and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire
pressure and add air as required.
• When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read
and heed the information and all W ARNINGS regarding Tires and wheels.
WINDSHIELD WIPER WARNINGS
Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can freeze on the
windshield and reduce visibility .
• Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protection for winter
temperatures.
• Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing without rst
defrosting the windshield. The washer solution may freeze on the windshield
and reduce visibility .
• Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents
and severe injuries.
• Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do not keep the
windshield clear .
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