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Fasten theload to thetie-down eyes and dis‐
tributethe load evenlyamong them.
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Use tie-down eyes and fastening components
whichare suitable forthe weight and size of
theload.
Load distribution
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NOTE Risk of damagetothe floor cover‐
ing
Excessivepoint loading on thecargo com‐
partmentfloor or on theload area can nega‐
tivelyaffect thedriving characteristicsand
could damagethe floor covering.
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Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: dis‐
tribute theload uniformly.When doing
so, ensurethat theoverall centerof
gravity of theload is alwaysaslow and
close to thecenter as possible and
between theaxles near therear axle.
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Vehicles with all-wheel drive: distrib‐
utethe load uniformly. When doing so,
ensurethat theoverall centerofgravity
of theload is alwaysaslow and close to
thecenter as possible and between the
axles.
ForCargo Vans, buses and Passenger Vans:
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Alwaystransportloads in thecargo compart‐
ment.
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Alwaysplace theload againstthe seat backr‐
ests of therear benchseat.
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Move large and heavy loads as fartowards
thefront of thevehicle as possible in the
direction of travelagainstthe rear bench
seat. Stow loads flush withthe rear bench
seat.
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Alwaysadditionally securethe load withsuita‐
ble load securing aids or tie downs.
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The load mustnot protrude above theupper
edgeofthe seat backrests.
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Transportloads behindseatsthat arenot
occupied.
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If therear benchseat is notoccupied, insert
theseat belts crosswise intothe seat belt
buckle of theoppositeseat belt.
Securing loads
Notesonload securing
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury
duetoincorrect use of thelashing straps
If youattachthe lashing strapincorrectly
whensecuring loads, thefollowing mayoccur
in theevent of abruptchanges in direction,
braking maneuver or an accident:
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The tie-down eyes maybecome detached
or thelashing strapmay tear if theper‐
missible load is exceeded.
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The load cannot be restrained.
This maycause theload to slip, tip overorbe
flung about,striking vehicle occupants.
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Alwaystension thelashing straps in the
proper manner and onlybetween the
described tie-down eyes.
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Alwaysuse lashing straps designed spe‐
cificallyfor theloads.
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Observe theinformation relatingtothe maxi‐
mum loading capacity of theindividual cargo
tie-down point. If youcombinevarious cargo
tie-down points to secureaload, alwaystake
themaximum loading capacity of theweak‐
estcargo tie-down pointintoaccount.During
maximum full-stop braking, forces mayact
whichcan multiplythe weight of theload.
Alwaysuse severalcargo tie-down pointsto
distributeand spread theload. Spread the
load evenly between thecargo tie-down
points or tie-down eyes.
Alwaysobserve theoperating instructionsorthe
lashing strapmanufacturer's instructionsfor the
operation of thelashing strap.
Observe theinformation relatingtothe maximum
loading capacity of thecargo tie-down points
(/ page257).
As thedriver, youare responsible forensuring the
following:
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The load is secured againstslipping, tipping,
rolling or falling off.
Take usual trafficconditions as well as swerv‐
ing or full brakeapplication and bad roads
intoaccount.
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The applicable requirements and guidelines
relatingtoload-securing practices aremet.
If this is notthe case, this mayconstitutea
punishable offense, depending on local legis‐
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