If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking manoeuvres or abrupt changes in direction.
Objects in the driver's footwell and front-passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag shutoff: objects trapped under the front passenger seat may interfere with the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff or damage the system. Please observe the notes on the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff More.
never exceed the permissible gross mass or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
Information can be found on the vehicle identification plate More.
the load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests.
when transporting objects in the load compartment, always install the load compartment cover and partitioning net.
always place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible.
secure the load using the tie-down eyes and distribute the load evenly.
Evenly distribute the roof load, and place heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading the vehicle More.
Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling away, braking and steering as well as rapid cornering.
When transporting roof loads and when the vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select drive programs and . These are designed to focus on stability More.
For more information on stowage compartments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Owner's Manual.