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132 Seats and stowing
* NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-
ment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray
is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
Make sure that the ashtray is fully
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engaged.
* NOTE Damage to the cargo floor caused
by an unevenly distributed load or an
abrupt application of load
The cargo floor may be damaged by an
unevenly distributed load or an abrupt applica-
tion of load .
Distribute the load evenly.
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Drive carefully when the vehicle is fully
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laden. Avoid abrupt starts, braking and
steering as well as rapid cornering.
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Leather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties such as differences in
structure, marks caused by growth and injury
or subtle color differences. These surface
properties are characteristics of leather and
not material malfunctions. Leather is also sub-
ject to a natural aging process during which
the surface properties change.
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
Do not exceed the permissible total mass or
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the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle
(with the load and including occupants). The
values are specified on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate on the vehicle's B-pillar.
The load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
Always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings
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and distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load
Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
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vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading
the vehicle.
Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
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ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.
When transporting roof loads and when the
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vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs ; and A. These are
designed to focus on stability (
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For more information on storage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
▌Overview of the front stowage compartments
page 203).
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