For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of
30 mph (48 km/h) , the forces acting on a 10-lb
(4.5 kg) object are about
20 times the normal
weight of the item. This means that the weight
of the item would suddenly be the equivalen t of
about 200 lbs (90 kg). One can easily imagine the
injuries that an item of that weight flying freely
through the passenger compartment can cause
in a collision at a speed considered relatively low.
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or imp rop er straps used to
secure items to tie-downs can fail during hard
braking or in a collision and cause serious per-
sonal injury.
- Always use suitable retaining straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifting or flying forward.
- Never attach a child seat tether strap to a
tie-down .
- For strength-related reasons, the mounting
hooks can only be used to secure objects
weighing up to 10 lb. (5 kg). Heavier objects
will not be adequately secured - there is a
risk of injury.
Pass-through with ski
bag
Preparing the pass-through
Applies to: vehicles with pass-th rough and ski sack
Long objects such as skis can be transported in
the ski sack.
Fig. 73 Rear bench seat: removing t he protect ive cover
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Seats and storage
Fig. 74 Rear center armrest: attaching the protect ive cover
"' Fold the rear center armrest and the cover lo-
cated behind it down.
"' Press the button to remove the protective cover
q fig. 73.
"' To protect the front area of the center armrest
position the cover as illustrated
¢ fig. 7 4 and
press the suction cups down so they adhere .
"' Slide the loaded ski sack* from the luggage
compartment out through the opening. The
zipper must face toward the rear.
"' Secure the ski sack*
q page 69 .
Securing the ski sack
Applies to: vehicles with pass-through and ski sack
Fig.
75 Luggage compart m ent : securing the ski sack*
Fig. 76 Rear bench seat: ty ing down the ite m
'
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