Fastening rings
Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Fastening rings
(illustration).
There are fastening rings→ Fig. 1 at the front and rear of the luggage compartment which can be used to secure
loose items and luggage with the help of lashing, retaining or securing straps →
.
Securing the load on the fastening rails
—Fold up the fastening rings.
—Position the fastening straps or securing straps over the loadacross both diagonals and hook them into the
fastening rings.
—Pull the fastening straps or securing straps tightly over the load. Make sure that the cross-over of the fastening or
securing straps is positioned in the centre of the load.
—Check whether the load can still be moved. If necessary, tighten the securing straps even more tautly.
Maximum load capacity of the fastening rings
Fastening rings
Kombi
Permissible nominal tensile load
300 daN
Cargo
400 daN
The securing straps are under tension →
.
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged lashing, retaining or securing straps could tear in the event of a braking manoeuvre or
accident. This could cause objects to be flung through the vehicle interior and lead to severe or fatal injuries.
● Always use suitable and undamaged lashing, retaining or securing straps.
● Pull lashing, retaining and securing straps taut crosswise over the load on the luggage compartment floor and
attach them securely to the fastening rings.
● Make sure that the upper edge of the load is higher than the fastening rings, particularly when stowing flat
objects.
NOTICE
Suitable lashing, retaining or securing straps and load securing systems are available from specialist retailers.
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