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LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory.
218
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Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
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Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate
tie-down equipment.
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Check periodically that the load carriers and
load are properly secured.
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Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity
and handling change when you carry a load
on the roof.
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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
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Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-
nering and hard braking.
CAUTION
The optional panoramic roof should not be
opened while load carriers are installed on
the vehicle.
See the article "Weights" for information about
the maximum permissible load that can be trans-
ported on the roof.
Related information
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Weights (p. 557)
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Cargo net (p. 221)
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Cargo compartment cover* (p. 220)
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Steel cargo grid* (p. 223)
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 218)
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Whiplash protection system (p. 63)
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Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 235)
Load anchoring eyelets
The eyelets in the cargo compartment can be
folded out to secure objects with straps, a net,
etc.
Load anchoring eyelets
WARNING
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Cover sharp edges on long loads to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure the
load to help prevent shifting during sud-
den stops.
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Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
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Always secure the load to help prevent it
from moving in the event of sudden stops.
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Switch off the engine, apply the parking
brake and put the gear selector in P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
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