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LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory.
149
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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 (44 pounds)
can, in a frontal collision at a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an
item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
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. Always secure the
load. During heavy braking the load may oth-
erwise shift, causing personal 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. 150)
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Cargo net* (p. 152)
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Loading - long load (p. 149)
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Roof load (p. 150)
Loading - long load
To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down. The passen-
ger seat backrest can also be folded for an extra
long load.
Folding the passenger seat
See Seats, front (p. 82).
Lowering the rear seat backrest
See (p. 86).
Related information
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Loading (p. 148)
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