LOADING AND STORAGE
Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.
Related information
Loading - long load
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Load retaining eyelets (p. 150)
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To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down. The passen-
ger seat backrest can also be folded for an extra
long load.
Secure all loads to the load retaining eyelets
with straps or web lashings.
Cargo net* (p. 152)
Loading - long load (p. 149)
Roof load (p. 150)
WARNING
Folding the passenger seat
See Seats, front (p. 82).
A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)
can, in a frontal collision at a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an
item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
Lowering the rear seat backrest
See (p. 86).
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WARNING
Loading (p. 148)
The protection provided by the inflatable cur-
tain in the headlining may be compromised or
eliminated by high loads.
Never load cargo above the backrest.
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WARNING
Always secure the load. Always secure the
load. During heavy braking the load may oth-
erwise shift, causing personal injury to the
car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long items.
Otherwise you may accidentally knock the
gear lever or gear selector with the load into a
drive position - and the car could then move
off.
* Option/accessory. 149
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