Table of Contents
Advertisement
164 Transporting
Notes on loading guidelines
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
objects in the vehicle
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, tip over or be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants.
This also applies to:
Luggage or loads
R
Seats which have been removed and are
R
being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of braking maneuvers or abrupt changes
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
#
they cannot be tossed about.
Before traveling, secure objects, luggage
#
or load to prevent them slipping or tip-
ping over.
When a seat is removed, keep it prefera-
#
bly outside the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or abrupt changes in
direction.
Always store objects such that they can-
#
not be thrown around in such situations.
Always make sure that objects do not
#
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.
Close the lockable storage spaces before
#
starting a journey.
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
#
hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
If you are using a roof luggage rack, please note
the maximum roof load and the maximum load
capacity of the roof luggage rack. (
Camera-based driving systems and the sensor
functions of the inside rear-view mirror may be
impaired if you are transporting a load on the roof
and it protrudes more than 16 in (40 cm) over the
front edge of the roof. Therefore, make sure that
the load does not protrude by more than 16 in
(40 cm).
The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the load distribution.
Therefore, please observe the following notes
when loading:
When transporting a load, never exceed the
R
gross vehicle weight rating or the gross axle
weight rating for the vehicle (including occu-
pants). The figures are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar.
The load must not protrude above the upper
R
edge of the seat backrests.
If possible, always transport the load in the
R
cargo compartment.
Fasten the load to the cargo tie down rings and
R
distribute the load evenly among them.
Use cargo tie down rings and fastening materi-
R
als that are suitable for the weight and size of
the load.
Notes on distributing the load within the vehicle
* NOTE Damage to the floor covering due to
uneven loading
Excessive point loading on the cargo 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
#
so, ensure that the overall center of grav-
ity of the load is always as low and close
to the center as possible and between
the axles near the rear axle.
Observe the following notes:
always transport loads in the cargo compart-
R
ment.
always additionally secure the load with suita-
R
ble load securing aids or lashing material.
page 225)
/
Advertisement
Table of Contents
