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Vehicle features and options
Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐
age. There is a risk of property damage. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.◀
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Determining the load limit
1. Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:
The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle
and unstable driving situations may result.
Safety information
WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them, and cause a sudden drop in tire
inflation pressure. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Pay attention to the permitted load ca‐
pacity of the tires and never exceed the per‐
mitted gross weight.◀
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.◀
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 ca‐
pacity.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
be thrown into the vehicle's interior, e.g., in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly.◀
E.g., if the YYY amount equals 1,000 lbs
and there will be four 150 lbs passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 400 lbs:
1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
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available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
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If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.
Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.
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Smaller and lighter cargo: secure with
ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.
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Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area
for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing
straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area with rails
Stowing and securing cargo
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Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
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Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.
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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.
To secure the cargo there are four movable
lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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Roof-mounted luggage rack
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety information
WARNING
To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, ar‐
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
When driving with roof load, e.g., with
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due
to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk
of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC
when driving with roof load.◀
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing
straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Cargo net, FlexNet
The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and
offers a stowage option in the cargo area. The
storage net can be attached to the following
eyes:
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Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the
vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
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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Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐
tained for tilting and opening the glass
sunroof.
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Lashing eyes in the rails.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
Eyes on the cargo area wall.
The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
The eyes are located on both sides of the
cargo area.
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Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.
Attach load securing aids, such as cargo
straps, lashing straps, retaining straps, draw
straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., using
ratchet straps.
Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.
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Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.
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