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there are cuts, holes, deformations, crushed
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areas or other damage
there is damage to clamping elements or fas-
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teners
If the luggage compartment floor or loading area
are damaged in the event of an accident, have the
tie-down eyes and the lashing material checked at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Even if you adhere to all the loading guidelines, an
increased load increases the risk of injury in the
event of an accident.
Before loading
Check and, when necessary, adjust the tyre pres-
sure (
page 236).
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When loading
Observe the following when loading the vehicle:
Never exceed the permissible axle load or the
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vehicle's permissible gross mass.
The vehicle's kerb weight is increased if acces-
sories or optional equipment are fitted. This
reduces the maximum payload.
Observe the notes on load distribution
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(
page 207).
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Observe the notes on load securing
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(
page 208) and the legal requirements of
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the country in which you are currently driving.
Observe the information on the carrier systems
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(
page 213).
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After loading
Observe the following after loading the vehicle:
Check that the luggage and/or load is secure
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before every journey and at regular intervals on
long trips.
Close all doors and the tailgate.
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Adjust the range of the headlamps according
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to the vehicle load (
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehi-
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cle load (
page 236).
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Adapt your driving style according to the vehi-
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cle load.
page 105).
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Load distribution
* NOTE Damage to the floor covering due to
uneven loading
Excessive point loading on the load compart-
ment floor or on the load area can negatively
affect the driving characteristics and could
damage the floor covering.
Distribute the load evenly. When doing
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so, ensure that the overall centre of grav-
ity of the load is always as low and close
to the centre as possible and between
the axles near the rear axle.
Observe the following notes:
Always transport loads in the load compart-
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ment and with the seat backrests folded up
and properly locked in position.
Always place the load against the front or rear
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seat backrests.
Move large and heavy loads as far as possible
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towards the front of the vehicle in the direction
of travel, against the front or rear seats. Stow
loads flush with the rear or front seats.
Additionally secure the load with suitable load
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securing aids or lashing material.
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.
Load compartment variants
You can vary the load compartment according to
your transportation requirements as follows:
by folding the rear seat backrests or rear
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bench seat backrests forward to the table posi-
tion
by folding the rear seats forwards
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by folding the rear bench seat forwards
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by removing the rear seats and/or the rear
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bench seat
by removing the seat/bunk combination
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by folding up or removing the bed extension of
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the seat/bunk combination
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