TRANSPORTING OBJECTS
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316 - Your comfort
Transporting objects
For your safety, check
thatallthevehicle’s
doors are properly
closed before starting
the engine.
While driving with the
right rear hinged door
open, always secure
transported loads.
The left-hand door, which remains
shut, should not be used to hold
transported loads in place. Using
the right rear hinged door open
while driving should only be done
in exceptional cases.
In any event, please refer to local
legislation.
Risk of loads falling on the road
surface.
Always position the
heaviest items directly
on the floor.
Use the lashing points
on the luggage compartment
floor,ifthesearefittedtothevehi
cle. The load should be loaded in
such a way that no items will be
thrownforwardandstriketheoc
cupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly or while driving on a
steep gradient.
Fasten the rear seat belts, even if
the seats are not occupied.
Transporting objects in the rear
load area
Depending on the vehicle, securing
rings
1
and
2
can be used to stop
transported objects from moving. The
number of rings and their locations
may vary depending on the vehicle.
The sole purpose of these
rings
1
istopreventtrans
ported objects from moving.
The objects must be secured to
the mounting rings
2
onthevehi
cle floor beforehand.