Transporting items
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towing a load
Loads must be secured taking into account
country-specific road trac regulations
and any other applicable country-specific
regulations. Always observe legal require-
ments.
You can transport a load in the load com-
partment or on the load area, on a trailer
→ page 283 and on a roof load carrier
→ page 290.
Stowing a load securely
— Always distribute any loads in the vehicle
as evenly as possible.
— Always stow loads and heavy objects in
the load compartment and place them
as far forwards as possible.
— If necessary, increase the size of the load
compartment by removing the seats.
— Observe gross axle weight ratings and
the gross vehicle weight rating
→ page 432.
— Secure items in the load compartment to
the fastening rings using suitable lashing,
fixation and securing straps → page 277.
— Also stow small objects safely.
— If necessary, fold back the rear seat
backrest and engage it securely.
— If necessary, adjust the headlight range
→ page 116.
— Adjust the tyre pressure to suit the load.
Observe the tyre pressure sticker
→ page 350.
— If necessary, adapt the tyre monitoring
system to the new load level.
WARNING
Objects or animals that are not secured or
are secured incorrectly can cause serious
or fatal injuries in the event of a sudden
driving or braking manoeuvre or accident.
This applies particularly if objects are
struck by the airbag when activated and
then flung through the vehicle interior.
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Always stow all objects in the vehicle
securely. Observe legal requirements
when doing this.
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tow items in the vehicle interior in
such a way that they can never enter
the airbag deployment zones while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Secure animals in the vehicle using
a system that is suitable for their
weight and size.
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Always keep stowage compartments
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
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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 load compartment cover or
the dash panel.
·
Remove any hard, heavy or sharp ob-
jects from clothing and bags inside the
vehicle and stow them securely in the
load compartment.
WARNING
If an incorrect sitting position is assumed
due to stowed objec
ts, serious or fatal in-
juries can occur in the event of sudden
driving and braking manoeuvres and in
accidents.
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Never stow objects on a seat if this is to
be occupied and used by a person.
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 can change
the vehicle handling, e.g. as a result of the
load slipping. This can lead to loss of con-
trol over the vehicle and cause serious or
fatal injuries.
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Never overload the vehicle. Both the
payload and the distribution of the load
in the vehicle will have an eect on the
driving response and braking distance
of the vehicle.
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Always distribute the load evenly and
as low down as possible in the vehicle.
·
Always stow heavy items securely in
the load compartment as far as possi-
ble in front of the rear axle.
·
Secure loose objects to prevent them
from slipping.
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