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Transport and practical equipment
Electrical power socket
Fig. 146 Front power socket.
The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can
al
so be u
sed f
or other electrical components
with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When
the engine is switched off, however, the vehi-
cle battery will discharge. For further informa-
tion see ››› page 187.
WARNING
The power sockets and the connected acces-
sories w
ill only operate when the ignition is
on or when the engine is running. Improper
use of the sockets or electrical accessories
can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire. To
avoid the risk of injury, never leave children
alone inside the vehicle.
CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
damagin
g the sockets.
Note
●
The use of el
ectrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
●
Before using any electrical accessories, see
the instructions in ››› page 187.
Luggage compartment
Loa
ding the luggage compartment
Fig. 147 Position heavy items as far forward
a
s
po
ssible.
All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af
ely
secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could affect safety or driving characteristics
of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity.
–
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment.
–
Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the luggage compartment
››› Fig. 147.
–
Place the heavy objects first.
–
Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
rings* ››› page 134.
–
Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or
with non-elastic straps secured to the fas-
tening rings*.
WARNING
●
Loose lug
gage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
●
Always stow objects in the luggage com-
partment and secure them with the fastening
rings*.
●
During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose objects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or even third parties. This
increased risk of injury will be further in-
creased if a loose object is struck by an inflat-
ing airbag. If this happens, objects may
shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-
jury.
●
Always keep all objects in the luggage com-
partment and use appropriate grips to secure
them, particularly in the case of heavy ob-
jects.
●
Never exceed the allowed axle weights or
allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
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