Storage and convenience
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside
could spill and cause damage to vehicle
equipment.
– Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not protrude out of the compartment
and impair the function of the side airbags.
– For strength reasons, only secure objects up
to 11 lbs (5 kg) with the straps* in the lug-
gage compartment. Heavier objects are not
adequately secured. There is risk of personal
injury.
Storage and
compartments
Storage area behind the rear head
restraints
Applies to: vehicles with storage area behind the rear head re-
straints
– Only lightweight clothing should be hung
from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do
not use clothes hangers to hang clothing.
The pockets of the clothing must not con-
tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged
objects. This could impair the effectiveness
of the side curtain airbags.
The storage area can be used to carry light pieces
of clothing.
WARNING
The storage compartment must not be used
to transport heavy objects, hard objects, or
animals. Such objects endanger persons in the
vehicle and increase the risk of injury during
sudden driving or braking maneuvers or in an
accident.
– Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or
objects in the vehicle.
Luggage compartment
Note
General information
Make sure that the heating grid strips for the
rear window defogger are not damaged by
abrasive objects.
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
Tips
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Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
To ensure the ventilation functions correctly,
the ventilation slots between the rear window
and the storage area must not be covered.
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Close the luggage compartment cover before
each drive if the load allows it.
Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
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gage compartment as possible.
Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
Other storage locations
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to secure objects.
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are a va-
riety of storage areas, compartments, and retain-
ers, such as the glove compartment, for safely
storing and securing objects.
WARNING
– Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-
ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-
er is not a surface for storing objects. Ob-
jects placed on the cover increase the risk of
injury to all vehicle occupants during sudden
driving or braking maneuvers or in the event
of a collision.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
– Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
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