Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular intervals during a long jour-
ney. Adjust the load securing as necessary. Infor-
mation on how to secure loads correctly can be
obtained from the manufacturers of the load
securing aids or tie downs for load securing, for
example.
When securing loads, observe the following:
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Fill spaces between the load and the cargo
compartment walls or wheel wells. For this pur-
pose, use rigid load securing aids, such as
chocks, wooden fixings or padding.
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Attach secured and stabilized loads in all direc-
tions.
Use the cargo tie-down points or tie-down eyes
and the loading rails in the cargo compart-
ment.
Only use tie downs, such as lashing rods, lock
rods or lashing nets and lashing straps, which
have been tested in accordance with current
standards (e.g. DIN EN). Always use the cargo
tie-down points closest to the load and pad
sharp edges.
Loads, and heavy loads in particular, should
preferably be secured using the tie-down eyes.
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You can obtain tie downs tested in accordance
with current standards (e.g. DIN EN) from any
specialist company or from a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Notes on the partition
Without a partition, vehicles that are approved as
commercial vehicles (vehicle category N1, N2) do
not fulfill standard ISO 27956, which describes the
equipment for properly securing a load in delivery
vehicles. If the vehicle is used to transport goods,
retrofitting the partition is strongly recommended,
as properly securing the load in vehicles without a
partition will always be a complex operation.
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Nothing may be stowed in the area between
the rear side of the seats and the partition.
Overview of cargo tie-down point
Cargo tie-down points (example: cargo van
without loading rails)
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Cargo tie-down rings
Secure loose loads with an approved lashing net or
a tarp.
Always fasten the lashing net or tarp to all available
cargo tie-down points. Make sure that the fasten-
ing hooks are secured against accidental opening.
If your vehicle is equipped with loading rails in the
cargo floor, you can place lashing rods directly in
front of and behind the load. The lashing rods
directly absorb the potential shifting forces.
Securing loads on the cargo floor by lashing them
down is recommended only for lightweight loads.
Lay anti-slip mats under the load to assist in secur-
ing it.
Installing and removing cargo tie-down rings
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To install: slide the cargo tie-down ring through
a recess in the loading rail close to the load
until the locking mechanism engages in the
recess.
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When you pull the locking mechanism up and
out of the recess, the cargo tie-down ring is
able to move within the loading rail. Make sure
that the locking mechanism is always engaged
in a recess.
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Check the cargo tie-down ring for firm seating.
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To remove: pull the locking mechanism up and
pull the cargo tie-down ring towards the lock-
ing mechanism and out of the loading rail
through a recess.
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