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LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
157
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Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.
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Secure all loads to the load retaining eyelets
with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a
frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h
(30 mph) carry the impact of an item weigh-
ing 1000 kg.
WARNING
The protection provided by the inflatable cur-
tain in the headlining may be compromised or
eliminated by high loads.
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Never load cargo above the backrest.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy braking
the load may otherwise shift, causing injury to
the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long items.
Otherwise you may accidentally knock the
gear lever or gear selector with the load into a
drive position - and the car could then move
off.
Related information
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Load retaining eyelets (p. 158)
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Safety net* (p. 159)
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Loading - long load (p. 157)
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Roof load (p. 158)
Loading - long load
To simplify loading (p. 156) in the cargo area,
the rear seat backrest can be folded down. The
passenger seat
2
backrest can also be folded for
an extra long load*.
Lowering the rear seat backrest
If the rear seat backrest needs to be lowered, see
Seats, rear (p. 87).
2
Only applies to comfort seats.
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