the tie-down eyes may detach or the lashing strap may tear if the permissible load is exceeded
the load cannot be restrained
The load can slip, tip over or be flung about, striking vehicle occupants.
Observe the information relating to the maximum loading capacity of the individual lashing points. If you combine various lashing points to secure a load, always take the maximum loading capacity of the weakest lashing point into account. During maximum full-stop braking, forces may act which can multiply the weight of the load. Always use several lashing points to distribute the load. Spread the load evenly between the lashing points or tie-down eyes.
Observe the Operating Instructions or the lashing strap manufacturer's instructions for the operation of the lashing strap.
Information on the maximum loading capacity of the lashing points can be found in the "Technical data" chapter in the printed Operating Instructions.
The load is secured against slipping, tipping, rolling or falling off.
Take usual traffic conditions as well as swerving or full brake application and bad roads into account.
The applicable requirements and guidelines relating to load-securing practices are met.
If this is not the case, this may constitute a punishable offence, depending on local legislation and any ensuing consequences. Observe country-specific laws.
Make sure that the load is secure before every journey and at regular intervals during a long journey. Adjust the load securing as necessary. Information on how to secure loads correctly can be obtained from the manufacturers of the load securing aids or lashing material for load securing, for example.
Fill spaces between the load and the load compartment walls or wheel wells. For this purpose, use rigid load securing aids, such as chocks, wooden fixings or padding.
Attach secured and stabilised loads in all directions.
Use the lashing points or tie-down eyes and the loading rails in the load compartment.
Only use lashing materials, such as lashing rods, lock rods or lashing nets and lashing straps, which have been tested in accordance with current standards (e.g. DIN EN). Always use the lashing points closest to the load and pad sharp edges.
Loads, and heavy loads in particular, should preferably be secured using the tie-down eyes.
You can obtain lashing material tested in accordance with current standards (e.g. DIN EN) from any specialist company or from a qualified specialist workshop.
Without a partition, vehicles that are approved as commercial vehicles (vehicle category N1, N2) do not fulfil standard ISO 27956, which describes the equipment for properly securing a load in delivery vehicles. If the vehicle is used to transport goods, retrofitting the partition is strongly recommended, as properly securing the load in vehicles without a partition will always be a complex operation.
Nothing may be stowed in the area between the rear side of the seats and the partition.