Seats and storage
The armrest can slide forward and back . •
Luggage compartment
Loading luggage compartment
Items of luggage must be stowed securely.
Fig. 73 Place heavy
objects as far forward
as possible.
Note the following to preserve the vehicle's good handling
characteristics .
Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward as possible => fig. 73.
- Secure the items of luggage with the cargo net* or with
non-elastic retaining straps to the tie-down rings*
=>
page 76.
& WARNING
• Loose objects in the luggage compartment can slide about
suddenly and alter the vehicle's handling characteristics.
• Loose objects in the passenger compartment can fly forward
during abrupt maneuvers or accidents and injure occupants.
& WARNING (continued)
• Always store objects in the luggage compartment and use suit-
able straps, particularly with heavy objects.
• When you transport heavy objects, always remember that a
change in the center of gravity may result in a change in the
vehicle's handling characteristics.
• Follow all warnings :::;,
page 164, "Driving Safely".
[ i] Tips
The tire pressure must be adjusted to the load - see the tire pressure
sticker on the edge of the driver 's door. •
Applies to vehicles : with tie -down rings
Tie-down rings
The luggage compartment is equipped with four tie-down
rings to secure luggage and other items.
•
Fig. 74 Location of
the tie-down rings in
the luggage compart-
ment
- Secure the cargo to the tie-down rings => fig. 74 -Arrows-.
- Observe the safety notes =>
page 17 3. •
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