Fiat PUNTO VAN Manual Del Usuario página 26

LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS
Fiat Punto Van has been designed and approved for
specific maximum weights:
– curb weight
– maximum carrying capacity
– full weight
– maximum weight on front axle
– maximum weight on rear axle
– towable weight.
Each of the above limits must be taken into account
and, in any case, must never be exceeded.
WARNING
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In case of sudden braking or occasional bumps, the unexpected shifting of the load
could cause hazard situations both for the driver and passenger: before setting off,
fasten the load securely by means of the hooks provided; the load should be
secured by means of cables, ropes or belts of sufficient strenght to the weight of
the goods to be secured.
Driving safety, comfort and the vehicle's life can be
enhanced by simply following the advice below:
– place the load evenly on the loading platform. If the
load has to be placed on one point only, place it on
the area between the two axles;
– do not forget that the lower the load is placed, the
lower the vehicle's centre of gravity falls, thus facilitating
safe driving: for this reason, heavier objects should be pla-
ced at the bottom;
– do not forget that the vehicle's dynamic behaviour is
affected by the loads being carried; in particular, braking
distance increases, especially at high speed.