Transporting items
Stowing luggage and loads
Stowing luggage safely in the vehicle
—Always distribute any loads in the vehicle as evenly as possible. Do not cover any ventilation
openings.
—Always stow luggage and heavy objects in the luggage compartment →
and place them as far
forwards as possible.
—Observe gross axle weight ratings and the gross vehicle weight rating (→ Technical data,
Description).
—Secure luggage to the fastening rings in the luggage compartment using suitable lashing, fixing
and securing straps (→ Luggage compartment equipment, Description).
—Also stow small objects safely.
—If necessary, fold back the rear seat backrest and engage it securely.
—If necessary, adjust the headlight range (→ Headlight range control, Setting). Vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control adapt automatically to the load.
—Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Observe the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre
pressure, Introduction/General information).
—If necessary, adapt the tyre monitoring system to the new load level (→ Tyre monitoring systems,
Description).
WARNING
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the event of a
sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident. This applies particularly if objects are struck by
the airbag when activated and then flung through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risk of
accidents, please observe the following guidelines:
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Always stow all objects in the vehicle securely. Always observe the legal regulations.
Objects should be stowed in the vehicle interior in such a way that they can never enter the
airbag deployment zones while the vehicle is in motion.
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Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowed objects must never cause passengers to assume an incorrect sitting position.
If an item is being stowed on a seat, this seat must not be used by any passengers.
Do not stow any hard, heavy or sharp objects loose in any of the vehicle's open stowage areas,
on the surface behind the rear seat backrest or on the dash panel.
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Remove any hard, heavy or sharp objects from items of clothing and bags in the vehicle interior
and stow them securely.
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