Using securing straps
—Follow the instructions for the securing straps.
—Observe specifications for maximum load rating.
—The securing straps must be long enough for the item you wish to secure.
Damaged securing straps
Never use the securing straps if:
—Damage to the warp and weft of the webbing(cuts or fraying) accounts for more than 10 % of the webbing.
—The seams are damaged.
—The webbing is deformed by friction or heat.
—The securing straps are cracked, especially if cracked across the strap, or if the straps have notches.
—The securing straps have splits or corrosion damage.
—There is damage to the tightening device and connection elements.
WARNING
Objects that are not secured or are attached incorrectly can cause serious injuries in the event of a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre or in an 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, observe the following guidelines:
● Always stow all items securely in the vehicle.
● Stow items in the vehicle interior in such a way that they can never enter the airbag deployment zones while the
vehicle is in motion.
● Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
● Stowed objects must never cause passengers to assume an incorrect sitting position.
● Any seat blocked by stowed objects 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 of
the rear seat backrest when it is folded down, the luggage compartment cover or the dash panel.
● Always stow heavy objects directly on the luggage compartment floor.
● Remove any hard, heavy or sharp objects from items of clothing and bags inside the vehicle and stow them
securely.
WARNING
Transporting heavy objects changes the vehicle's handling due to the change in the centre of gravity and increases
the braking distance. Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured in the vehicle can lead to a loss of vehicle
control and can cause serious injury.
● Never overload the vehicle. Both the payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an effect on
the driving response and braking distance of the vehicle.
● Transporting heavy objects changes the vehicle's handling and the centre of gravity.
● Always distribute the load evenly and as low down as possible in the vehicle.
● Always stow heavy items in the load compartment as far as possible in front of the rear axle.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle handles.
● Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.
● Accelerate particularly carefully and gently.
● Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual.
WARNING
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