Owners Manual

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Do not stack loads higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.
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Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
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If the rear bench seat is not occupied,
insert the seat belts crosswise into the
buckle of the opposite seat belt.
Securing loads
General notes
As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring
that the cargo is secured against sliding,
tipping, rolling or falling. This applies to
general traffic situations as well as evasive
maneuvers or full brake application and on
poor stretches of road.
Your load must be secured in accordance
with applicable regulations and technical
requirements. If this is not the case, this may
constitute a punishable offense under local
legislation.
You should therefore observe the respective
legal requirements for the relevant country.
Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular intervals during a long
journey. Correct an incorrectly or
inadequately secured load if necessary.
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You can obtain information about
securing the load correctly from the
manufacturer of the load securing aids or
tie down for securing the load.
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Fill spaces between the load and the cargo
compartment walls or wheel housings
(form fit). Use rigid load securing aids, such
as wedges, wooden fixings or padding.
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Once the load has been fixed so that it
cannot tip or slide, secure it in all directions
to lashing points, cargo tie down rings or
loading rails in the cargo compartment or
on the load surface. Only use tie downs,
such as lashing rods or lashing nets and
lashing straps, that have been tested in
accordance with current standards (e.g.
DIN EN).
Always use the cargo tie-down rings closest
to the load to secure it and pad sharp edges
for protection.
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Lashing material tested in accordance
with current standards (e.g. DIN EN) is
available at any qualified specialist
workshop.
Loads, and heavy loads in particular, should
preferably be secured using the cargo tie-
down rings.
Cargo tie-down points (example: Passenger Van)
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Cargo tie-down rings
Transporting loads with the vehicle
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Operation
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