Driving, braking and
steering characteristics
ch ange depending on:
R type of load,
R weight
R the cent reof gr avity of the load.
Bear thefo llowing in mind when loading and
transpo rting loads:
R neverexc eed the permissible gross mass or
th e permissible axle loads forth eve hicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as farfo rw ards as possi‐
ble and as low down in the load compart‐
ment as possible.
R the load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the backrests
of the front seats or rear seats.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly. R
use tie-down eyes and fastening components
th at are suitable forth ewe ight and size of
th e load.
If th ere ar ben chseat is not occupied:
R insert the seat belts into seat belt buckles of
th e opposite seat belt in a diagonal pattern.
R secure the load with suf ficiently tear-resist‐
ant and wear-resis tant lashing ma terial.
R pad sharp edges for pr otection. St
ow age spaces in theve hicle interior Overview of
the front stowage compa rt‐
ments &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toobjects
being stowed incor rectly
If yo u inadequately stowobjects in theve hi‐
cle interior, they could slip or be tossed
around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.
In addition, cup holders, open stowage
spaces and mobile phone brac kets cann ot alw
aysre stra in the objects they contain in
th eeve nt of an accident.
The reis a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed about in these or
similar situations. #
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
project from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. #
Close the loc kable stow age spaces
before starting a journe y. #
Alw aysstow and secure objects that
are heavy, hard, poin ted, sharp-edged,
fragile or too large in the boot. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle. Seats and
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