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Seats, Interior
Notes on loading the vehicle
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Heav y objec ts in the load compa rtm ent
should be placed as far forward as
possible a gainst the rear seat backrests
or, if the rear seat ba ckrests are folded
down, ag ainst the front seat back rests. If
ob jects are to be stacked, the heav ier
ob jects should be placed at the bottom.
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Secure heav y objec ts with lashing
straps
3
atta ched to lashing eyes
3
3
42.
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When transporting objects with the
backrests folded down, install the safety
net
3
3
43.
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Close the load compartment cover
3
.
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If the seat b ackrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the load
compa rtm ent, the backrests must be
fully upright and engaged in position
3
40.
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Do not a llow the load to protrude ab ov e
the upp er edge of the back rests.
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The warning triangle
3
a nd first-aid k it
(cushion)
3
m ust always be freely
accessible.
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Do not place any objects in front of the
rea r window or on the instrument pa nel.
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No objects must be plac ed in the area in
which the airb ags inflate, as they could
cause injury when the systems are
deployed .
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The load m ust not obstruct the operation
of the p edals, handbrak e and gear
selector, or hind er the freedom of
movement of the driver. Do not place
any unsecured objects in the interior.
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Do not drive with load comp artment
open when transp orting bulky objects,
for example, sinc e toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
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The payload is the difference betw een
the permitted gross v ehicle weight
(identification plate
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171) and the EC
kerbweig ht.
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To ca lculate the EC kerbweight, enter the
data for your vehicle on page 177.
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The EC kerbweight includes allow ances
for the driver (68 kg), load (7 kg) a nd all
fluids (tank 90% full).
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Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
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Weights and payload
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177.
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Driv ing with a roof load increa ses the
sensitivity of the vehic le to cross-winds
and has a detrimental effect on vehic le
ha nd ling due to the vehicle’s hig her
centre of gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load c onditions. Do not drive
faster tha n 75 mp h (120 km/h). Check
and retighten the stra ps frequently.
Observ e country-specific regulations.
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The permissible roof load is 100 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load ca rried.
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If objects are transported in the load
compartment, the split load
compartment grille
3
must a lw ays be
loc ked in one of the retainers and the
lever must be engaged at its bottom
position
3
44.
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When stowing objects in the stowa ge
compartment above the front seats,
secure ag ainst falling out.
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