STARTING AND DRIVING Caution! Vehicle loading The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by the number of occupants, the amount of load and the weight of any accessories that may have been installed. ■ Anti-skid chains can only be installed on front wheels. ■ Anti-skid chains may not be available for some sizes of wheels. For relevant information, contact a Lynk & Co Center. ■ The vehicle handling can be adversely affected when driving with anti-skid chains. ■ When using anti-skid chains, please avoid sharp turning or wheel locking. ■ When using winter tires, abide by local regulations. ■ Follow the anti-skid chain manufacturer ’ s mounting instructions.
VESPER The vehicle's handling and steering response may change depending on the weight and distribution of the load. Warning! ■ The maximum number of passengers allowed in this vehicle is 5. ■ Overweight or improper loading may affect vehicle handling and stability, leading to car accidents, causing personal injury or death. Parking on hills Warning! Always apply the parking brake when parking on a slope. Leaving the vehicle in P mode is not sufficient to hold the vehicle in all situations. Trunk loading Keep the following items in mind when loading the cargo compartment: ■ Load the objects in the trunk against the backrest whenever possible. ■ Center the loads in the cargo compartment.
■ Heavy objects should be placed as low as possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on backrests. ■ Cover sharp edges and corners with something soft. ■ Do not put pets in the cargo compartment. ■ Parking on ramp with curb and headed uphill: Turn the front wheels away from the curb and let the vehicle roll backwards slowly until the front wheel rests against the curb. ■ Parking on ramp with curb and headed downhill: Turn the front wheels toward the curb and let the vehicle roll slowly until the front wheel rests against the curb. ■ Parking on ramp without curb headed uphill or downhill:
Always turn the front wheels to the side of the road so that if the vehicle moves, it will roll off the road, not into traffic. Your vehicle is equipped with a shelf in the cargo compartment for some light items such as clothing, backpacks, etc. 224