Tie-downs and cargo net
The cargo net* prevents small objects from
sliding .
Fig. 65 Location of the tie -downs in the luggage com -
partment
Fig. 66 Luggage compartment: cargo net •
.. To secure objects with the luggage com part·
ment net*, fold the tie-dow n bracket up-
ward c:;, fig. 65.
.. Insert the hooks on the luggage compart -
ment net* into the tie-downs c:;, fig . 66 .
.. Read and heed all WARNINGS c:;,page 134,
Stowing luggage.
In a collis ion, the laws of phys ics mean that
even smaller items that are loose in the vehi-
cle will turn into heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury. Items in the veh icle pick up ki-
netic energy which varies with the vehicle and
the weight of the item . Vehicle speed is the
most significant factor.
For example, in a frontal coll ision at a speed
of 30 mph (48 km/h), the forces act ing on a
10- lb (5 kg) object are about
20 times the
normal weight of t he item. This means that
the weight of the item would suddenly be the
equivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kg). One can
easi ly imagine the injuries that an item of that
weight flying freely through the passenger
Seats and storage 65
compartment can cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low.
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or imp roper straps used
to secure items to tie -down s can fa il dur-
ing hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
- Always use suitable retaining straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help pre-
vent items from shifting or flying for-
ward.
- Never attach a child seat tether strap to
a t ie-down .
- For strength-related reasons, the mount -
ing hooks can only be used to secure ob-
jects weigh ing up to 10 lb. (5 kg). Heavi-
er objects will not be adequately secured
- there is a risk of injury.
Pass-through with ski
sack
Pass-through with ski sack
Applies to vehicles : with ski sack
Long objects such as skis can be transported
in the ski sack* .
Fig. 67 Rear bench seat: opening the pass -through
Fig. 68 Ski sack: secu ring with rea r seat safety belt
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