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vehicle and unstable driving situations

may result.

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

2. Determine the combined weight of the

driver and passengers that will be riding in

your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver

and passengers from XXX kilograms or

YYY pounds.

4. The resulting figure equals the available

amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐

pacity.

Hints

For example, if the YYY amount equals

1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs

passengers in your vehicle, the amount of

available cargo and luggage load capacity

is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =

400 lbs.

Overloading the vehicle

To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐

ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐

hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and

increases the rate at which damage develops

inside the tires. This could result in a sudden

loss of tire inflation pressure.◀

5. Determine the combined weight of lug‐

gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐

cle. That weight may not safely exceed the

available cargo and luggage load capacity

calculated in Step 4.

No fluids in the trunk

Make sure that fluids do not leak into the

trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐

aged.◀

Load

Determining the load limit

The maximum load is the sum of the weight of

the occupants and the cargo.

1. Locate the following statement on your ve‐

hicle’s placard:

The greater the weight of the occupants, the

less cargo that can be transported.

▷

The combined weight of occupants

and cargo should never exceed XXX kg

or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the

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Stowing cargo

▷

Cover sharp edges and corners on the

cargo.

▷

Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐

ble, directly behind and at the bottom of

the rear passenger seat backrests.

▷

Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not

occupied, secure each of the outer safety

belts in the opposite buckle.

Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo

area floor.

▷

If necessary, fold down the rear backrests

to stow cargo.

Securing cargo

Do not stack cargo above the top edge of

the backrests.

▷

Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐

taining straps, the floor net or draw straps.

▷

Larger and heavy objects: secure with

cargo straps.

Securing cargo

Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or

draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo

area.

Lashing eyes in the cargo area

Securing cargo

Always position and secure the cargo as

described above; otherwise, it can endanger

the car's occupants if sudden braking or

swerving becomes necessary.

Heavy or hard objects should not be carried

loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be

thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐

den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐

pants.◀

To secure the cargo there are four lashing

eyes in the cargo area.

Floor net

The floor net can also be used to Secure the

load and to store small parts.

Roof-mounted luggage rack

Note

Roof racks are available as special accessories.

Securing

Follow the installation instructions of the roof

rack.

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Roof drip rail with flaps

The anchorage points are located in the roof

drip rail above the doors.

Fold the cover outward.

Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained

for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.

Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center

of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐

fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐

sponse.

Therefore, note the following when loading

and driving:

▷

Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

loads and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

▷

Distribute the roof load uniformly.

The roof load should not be too large in

area.

▷

Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie

with ratchet straps.

Do not let objects project into the opening

path of the trunk lid.

Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐

ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners

gently.

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