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Notes on loading the vehicle

Please note

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If you do not stow objects in the vehicle interior appropriately, they could slip or be flung around and hit vehicle occupants as a result. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all the objects they contain in the event of an accident.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking or abrupt changes in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be flung around in these or similar situations.

Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage spaces or ruffled pockets.

Close all lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged or fragile objects or objects that are too large behind the last bench seat or under the passenger seats.

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle.

Observe the following loading guidelines when loading and transporting luggage and loads:

do not exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants). The values are specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's door.
the boot is the preferred place to stow objects
stow heavy loads as far forwards and as low down in the boot as possible
the load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests
always place the load against the rear or front seat backrests. Make sure that the seat backrests are securely locked in place
always transport the load behind unoccupied seats if possible
secure the load and luggage suitably