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When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
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When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjus-
ted accordingly.
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The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
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Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
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Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are able
to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
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Tyre pressure is to match the load.
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When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg " ".
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
The luggage compartment illumination using the removable lamp
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
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ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
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of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
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death!
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Using the system
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
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nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the
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threads of the following devices.
Rear window heater.
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Rear window with an integrated antenna.
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Integrated antenna in the rear side windows.
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Fastening elements
Fig. 127 Fastening elements: Variant 1/ Variant 2
Read and observe
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets
A
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets
B
The maximum permissible load for the individual lashing eyes
» page
114.
For vehicles with the variable loading floor, the luggage can only be secured
using the eyelets
» page
115.
and
on page 106 first.
» Fig. 127
when the variable loading floor is in the lower position
B
is 350 kg.
B
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