84 Seats, interiorNotes on loading the vehiclez Heavy objects in the luggagecompartment should be placed againstthe engaged rear seat backrests 3 or, ifthe rear seat backrests are folded down,against the front seat backrests. Ifobjects are to be stacked, the heavierobjects should be placed at the bottom.Unsecured objects in the luggagecompartment would be thrown forwardwith great force in the event of heavybraking, for example.z Secure objects with lashing straps 3attached to lashing eyes, see page 80. Ifheavy loads slip when the vehicle isbraked heavily or driven around a bend,the handling of the vehicle may change.z Estate: mount the safety net 3 whentransporting objects in the luggagecompartment – see page 78.z Estate: close luggage compartmentcover – see page 76.z If the backrests are not folded downwhen transporting objects in theluggage compartment, they must beengaged in their upright position 3 – seepages 71, 74.z Do not allow the load to protrude abovethe upper edge of the rear seatbackrests, or above the upper edge ofthe front seat backrests if the rear seatbackrests 3 are folded down.z Astra TwinTop: pay attention tomaximum loading height with roof open,see Fig. 17973 T on page 82. Do notplace objects on top of or next to theluggage compartment blind.z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit(cushion) 3 must always be freelyaccessible.z Do not place any objects in front of therear window or on the instrument panel.They are reflected in the glass, obstructthe driver’s view and will be thrownthrough the vehicle, for instance in theevent of heavy braking.z The load must not obstruct the operationof the pedals, the handbrake or thegears or restrict the driver’s freedom ofmovement. Do not place loose objects inthe interior.z Astra TwinTop: Do not place any objectson the cover of the deployable anti-rollbars 3, behind the rear head restraintsor in the luggage compartment outsideof, on or next to the luggagecompartment cover.z Do not place objects in the expansionrange of airbags or extending anti-rollbars 3, since this poses a risk of injury ifthe systems are actuated.z Do not drive with luggage compartmentopen when transporting bulky objects,for example, since toxic exhaust fumescould penetrate the interior.z Weights, payload and roof load –see page 325.z Driving with a roof load – see pages 198,200, 232 – increases the sensitivity of thevehicle to crosswinds and has adetrimental effect on vehicle handlingowing to the vehicle’s higher centre ofgravity.9 WarningFailure to observe these descriptions canlead to injuries which may be fatal.Vehicle passengers should be informedaccordingly.