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Cargo area
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Cargo area
Vehicle features and options
Warning
Improperly stowed objects can slip and be
thrown into the car's interior, for instance in
the event of an accident, braking or an eva-
sive maneuver. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury and risk
of damage to property. Stow and secure ob-
jects and cargo properly.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Loading
NOTICE
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning
High gross vehicle weight can overheat the
tires, damage them internally and cause
a sudden tire pressure loss. Driving char-
acteristics may be negatively impacted, re-
ducing directional stability, lengthening the
braking distances and changing the steering
response. There is a risk of accident, injury,
or property damage. Pay attention to the
permitted load-carrying capacity of the tires
and never exceed the permitted gross vehicle
weight.
Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the
vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca-
pacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs and there will be five
150 lbs passengers in the vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 - 750 (5 x
150) = 650 lbs)
Warning
When driving, loose items or devices con-
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There
is a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-
erty. Secure loose objects or devices that are
connected to the vehicle via a cable.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
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available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
6. If the vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to the
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of the vehicle.
General information
Attach auxiliary materials to secure the cargo
such as lashing straps, tensioning straps, draw
straps, or cargo nets to the lashing eyes.
Payload
Overview
The maximum payload is the sum of the
weight of the occupants and the cargo.
The lashing eyes are located in the luggage
compartment.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Multifunction hook
Stowing and securing cargo
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Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
General information
A multifunction hook is located on the left and
right side in the cargo area.
Fasten the aids for securing the load to the
lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Small and light cargo: secure with tension-
ing straps or tension bands or with a lug-
gage compartment net.
Safety information
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Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Warning
Improper use of the multifunction hooks can
lead to a risk of objects flying about, e.g., dur-
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-
erty. Only hang lightweight objects from the
multifunction hooks. Heavy luggage in the
trunk must be properly secured.
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of the
rear seat backrests.
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Very heavy cargo: stow as far forward as
possible, directly behind and at the bottom
of the rear seat backrests. When the rear
seat is not occupied, secure each of the
outer seat belts in the opposite buckle.
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Weight
Enlarging the cargo area
The multifunction hooks can only hold items
with a maximum weight of 7 lbs/3 kg.
Principle
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrests.
Storage compartment on
the right side
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The right rear seat backrest and
the center section can be folded down sepa-
rately. The left rear seat backrest can be folded
down together with the center section.
Depending on the equipment:
A storage compartment is available on the
right side of the cargo area.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
from the cargo area. The center section can be
separately folded down from the rear.
Storage compartment on
the left side
Depending on the equipment:
Safety information
A storage compartment is located on the left
side in the cargo area.
Warning
Vehicle parts can be damaged or body parts
jammed when folding down the rear seat
backrest. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area
of movement of the rear seat backrest includ-
ing head restraint is clear when folding down.
Cargo floor panel
General information
There is a storage compartment under the
cargo area floor.
Opening the storage compartment
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-
cured cargo can be thrown about the car’s
interior; for instance, in the event of an acci-
dent, braking or an evasive maneuver. There
is a risk of injury. Make sure that the rear seat
backrest is locked after folding it back.
Warning
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
The stability of the child restraint system is
limited or compromised with incorrect seat
setting or improper installation of the child
seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
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securely against the backrest. If possible, ad-
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged or
locked. If possible and necessary, adjust the
height of the head restraints or remove them.
unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward
slightly.
Folding down the rear seat backrest
From the cargo area
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center seat belt
in the rear using the buckle tongue of an-
other seat belt.
5. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
2. Insert the buckle tongue at the end of the
belt into the specially designated fixture on
the rear shelf.
Folding back the rear seat backrest
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seat position and engage it.
2. Release the buckle tongue from the fixture
on the rear shelf.
3. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go.
3. Insert the buckle tongue in the belt lock of
the center seat belt. Make sure you hear
the buckle tongue engage.
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest. The
Folding down middle section
Pull lever and fold the center section forward.
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Locking/unlocking the center
section
You can lock the center section to prevent it
from being folded down from the rear, e.g.,
when handing your vehicle over to a valet
parking service.
1. Fold down the left rear seat backrest with
middle section.
2.
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To lock: Push the lock forward.
To unlock: Push the lock backward.
3. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seat position and engage it.
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