Stowing luggage
Fig. 96
Luggage compartment cover in the luggage compartment.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Always stow all luggage securely in the vehicle
x
Stow luggage
only
in the space that remains underneath the luggage compartment cover when
the cover is locked into its latches in its "down" position (blue shaded area)
⇒
fig. 96
. Otherwise, both
the CSC roof and the luggage may be damaged. When you open the CSC roof (put it down), the roof
is stored in the luggage compartment
above and on both sides of
the luggage compartment cover.
Nothing may be in the way when the roof lowers into the luggage compartment.
x
Distribute the load in the vehicle and in the trailer as evenly as possible.
x
Put heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment.
x
Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps,
Luggage compartment
.
x
Have the headlight range adjusted, if necessary,
Lights
.
x
Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in warm
tires to match cold tire inflation pressure. Heed the information on the tire pressure label,
Tires and
wheels
.
x
Pay especially close attention to your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System when driving with
a heavy load
NOTICE
The defroster heating wires in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub against
them.
Please review the information on loading a trailer,
Trailer towing
.
In order to open or close the CSC roof, the luggage compartment cover must be down and
locked in place in its latches
⇒
fig. 97
(inset).
