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Seats and storage
79
Luggage compartment
WARNING (continued)
• Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure
with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy
objects.
Loading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely
secured.
• When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a
change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling.
• Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒ page 186,
“Safe driving”.
Note
Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct
pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's
door.
Fig. 82 Heavy items
should be placed as far
forwards as possible.
Applies to vehicles: with fastening rings
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the
following points:
Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-
ment which can be used to secure loads.
– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒ fig. 82.
– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic
straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒ page 79.
WARNING
• Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly
shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
Fig. 83 Location of
fastening rings in
luggage compartment
• In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure
vehicle occupants.
– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 83
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