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168 Transporting
Move large and heavy loads as far as possible
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towards the front of the vehicle in the direc‐
tion of travel, against the front or rear seats.
Store loads flush with the rear or front seats.
Additionally secure the load with suitable load
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securing aids or tie downs.
The load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
Transport loads behind seats that are not
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occupied.
If the rear bench seat is not occupied, insert
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the seat belts crosswise into the seat belt
buckle of the opposite seat belt.
Cargo compartment variants
You can vary the cargo compartment according
to your transportation requirements as follows:
By folding the seat backrests forward to the
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table position
By removing the rear bench seat
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You will find information about rear bench seats
in the "Seats" section (
page 66).
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Securing loads
Notes on load securing
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to incorrect use of the lashing straps
The following can occur:
The tie-down eyes may detach or the lash‐
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ing strap may tear if the permissible load
is exceeded
The load cannot be restrained
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The load can slip, tip over or be flung about,
striking vehicle occupants.
Always tension the lashing straps in the
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proper manner and only between the
described tie-down eyes.
Always use lashing straps designed spe‐
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cifically for the loads.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle if the maxi‐
mum loading capacity of the cargo tie-
down point is exceeded
If you combine various cargo tie-down points
to secure a load, always take the maximum
loading capacity of the weakest cargo tie-
down point into account.
During maximum full-stop braking, forces may
act which can multiply the weight of the load.
Always use several cargo tie-down
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points to distribute the load.
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-
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down points evenly.
Observe the Operating Instructions or the lashing
strap manufacturer's instructions for the opera‐
tion of the lashing strap.
Observe the information relating to the maximum
loading capacity of the cargo tie-down points
(
page 234).
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As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring the
following:
The load is secured against slipping, tipping,
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rolling or falling off.
Take usual traffic conditions as well as swerv‐
ing or full brake application and bad roads
into account.
The applicable requirements and guidelines
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relating to load-securing practices are met.
If this is not the case, this may constitute a
punishable offense, depending on local legis‐
lation and any ensuing consequences.
Observe country-specific laws.
Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular intervals during a long
journey. Adjust the load securing as necessary.
Information on how to secure loads correctly can
be obtained from the manufacturers of the load
securing aids or tie downs for load securing, for
example.
Also observe the notes on loading guidelines
(
page 166).
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When securing loads, observe the following:
Fill spaces between the load and the cargo
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compartment walls or wheel wells. For this
purpose, use rigid load securing aids, such as
chocks, wooden fixings or padding.
Attach secured and stabilized loads in all
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directions.
Use the cargo tie-down points or the tie-down
eyes and guide rails in the rear compartment.
Only use tie downs, such as lashing nets and
lashing straps, which have been tested in
accordance with current standards. Always
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