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Seats and Stowage
WARNING (continued)
deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown back
can injure the occupants - hazard!
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Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be
affected when transporting heavy objects as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The speed and style of
driving must be adjusted accordingly.
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The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored
in such a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any
sudden driving or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of
poisoning!
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On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the
permissible gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Note
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Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
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The air circulation in the interior of the car helps to prevent the
windows from misting up. Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into
the lateral trim panels of the luggage compartment. Check for yourself that
the outlet nozzles are not covered.
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On vehicles fitted without foldable backrest but with fixed backrest, the
luggage compartment cannot be enlarged.
Lashing eyes
Folding eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the
goods to be loaded
One can also attach a fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects,
which is located together with the installation instruction in the luggage
⇒ page 236, fig.
183.
compartment.
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that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
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eyes with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur
in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to
prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use
suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing
eyes. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes!
⇒ fig.
65.
WARNING
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing
Fig. 65 Position of
lashing eyes in luggage
compartment
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