How to put luggage in the car when we go on vacation
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Important tips for safe baggage transportation. Useful equipment to protect your luggage at Chevrolet Captiva.
Modern drivers know that all car occupants must wear their seat belts, children must ride in safety seats, and head restraints must be adjusted to the correct position. Unfortunately, many people do not follow certain safety rules when packing luggage in their car. Chevrolet Captiva, a model that is especially popular for family cars, offers many solutions that help to carry luggage safely and conveniently.
It is well known: when we have a large trunk, such as Captiva, with a volume of at least 465 liters, we are tempted to put our luggage and suitcases at our discretion. Drivers who really care about their safety and the safety of their comrades must very carefully check their baggage in their car. The most important safety rule is that heavy luggage must be located at the bottom of the trunk floor and close to the backs of the rear seats. This avoids the risk of explosion in the event of a collision. Consequently: a full box of soft drinks weighs about 17 kilograms. In a collision, these 17 kilograms turn into pressure weighing more than half a ton on the backs of the rear seats. To limit the maximum penetration of such baggage, heavy loads must be placed directly on the rear seats and locked so that they cannot move through other baggage or fastenings. If this is not done, in the event of a sudden stop, sudden maneuvers or an accident, everything may collapse.
Convenient: In addition to heavy suitcases, leisure luggage often includes lighter items such as sports bags, beach accessories, air mattresses and rubber boats. They are best used to fill the gaps between heavier loads - as stable and compact as possible. The camera should avoid exceeding the height of the rear seat backs. Anything above this height carries the risk of falling forward and injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision. The seven-seater version of the Captiva is equipped as standard with a luggage net that prevents dangerous luggage movement. The five-seater version can be equipped with such a network in a car dealership. It is also recommended to secure the load with special straps. Fitting ear straps in the luggage compartment is standard on Captiva and can be ordered from dealerships. If there are no passengers in the rear seats, it is recommended to fasten the rear seat belts crosswise to provide additional stability.
For the safe transport of bicycles and other items, Captiva offers a range of convenient luggage systems, such as rail and roof racks.
Caution: the warning triangle, reflective vest and first aid kit should always be in an easily accessible place!
Finally, two more tips for your safe vacation. Due to the fact that luggage is heavier than usual, it is necessary to check the tire pressure. Since the load is located at the rear of the car, its front becomes lighter and rises. So that drivers of oncoming cars do not dazzle at night, the headlights must be adjusted. Captiva (with the exception of the lowest equipment level) is equipped as standard with automatic rear axle height adjustment.
