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YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicleandunstabledrivingsituationsmay
result.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
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 capacity.
General information
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
No fluids in the cargo area
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting
a trailer to determine how this may reduce
the available cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity of your vehicle.
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Determining the load limit
Load
1. Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:
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The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
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The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Stowing cargo
Securing cargo
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Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps, a cargo net or draw straps.
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Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
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Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps.
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the back‐
rests.
Cargo straps can be attached to two lashing
eyes on the cargo area side panel, arrows 1,
and two lashing eyes on the cargo area rear
panel, arrows 2.
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Cover sharp edges and corners.
Do not pile cargo higher than the top edge
of the backrests.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
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If necessary, fold down the rear backrests to
stow cargo.
above; otherwise it may present a danger to the
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Use the partition net, refer to page 116, to
protect passengers. Make sure that objects
cannot penetrate the partition net.
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the
passenger compartment without securing
them; otherwise, they may present a danger to
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
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Place protective material around any sharp-
edged or pointed objects that could bump
against the rear window while the vehicle is
in motion.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, as
excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and
may also place you in violation of traffic safety
laws.
Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten the
heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure cargo
using the upper top tether, refer to page 51,
mounting points; otherwise, these may become
damaged.◀
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Roof-mounted luggage rack
Rear luggage rack
Notes
Notes
A special rack system is available as an optional
accessory.
A special rear rack is available as an optional ac‐
cessory. It does not require a trailer hitch.
Follow the installation instructions for the rear
rack.
Anchorage points
The anchorage points are located on the roof
railing.
Anchorage points
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions for the roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the panoramic glass sun‐
roof.
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Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
The anchorage points are under the covers in
the bumper. Remove the covers, refer to
page 258.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
The roof load should not be too large in area.
Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
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Fasten the roof-mounted luggage securely,
for instance using lashing straps.
Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
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