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LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Cargo compartment
Loads can be secured in the trunk to keep
them in place while driving.
The folding* rear seat backrests can help
increase the cargo capacity of the trunk. Load
anchoring eyelets and grocery bag holders are
provided to help secure objects in place.
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare tire, this is secured to the cargo com-
partment floor under the cover. The towing
eyelet and tire sealing system are located
under the cargo compartment floor.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 558)
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Grocery bag holders (p. 560)
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 560)
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558
Loading recommendations
There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to consider when carrying loads in or on
the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the
vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all
passengers and any installed accessories
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics change
depending on the weight and position of
the load.
Loading the cargo compartment/trunk
Keep the following in mind when loading:
Position objects so they are pressing
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against the rear seat backrests.
Heavy objects should be positioned as low
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as possible. Avoid placing heavy objects
on folded-down seat backrests.
Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or
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similar to help prevent damage to the
upholstery.
Use the load anchoring eyelets and ten-
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sioning straps or similar to secure all
objects.
WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured object
weighing 20 kg (44 pounds) can reach a
projectile weight equivalent to 1000 kg
(2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper
edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm
(4 in.) space between the objects and the
window. Objects placed closer to this
could impede the function of the inflatable
curtain concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may
shift during heavy braking and injure peo-
ple in the vehicle.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long
objects. Otherwise, it is possible for the
load to reach the gear lever or gear selector
and move it to a drive position – which
could cause the vehicle to begin rolling.
* Option/accessory.
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