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fasten theload to thetie-down eyes and
spread theload as evenlyaspossible.
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usetie-down eyesand fastening components
whichare suitable forthe weight and size of
theload.
Load distribution
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NOTE Risk of damagetothe floor cover‐
ing
Excessivepoint loading on thecargo com‐
partmentfloor or on theload area can nega‐
tivelyaffect thedriving characteristicsand
could damagethe floor covering.
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Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: dis‐
tribute theload uniformly.When doing
so, ensurethat theoverall centerof
gravity of theload is alwaysaslow and
close to thecenter as possible and
between theaxles near therear axle.
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Vehicles with all-wheel drive: distrib‐
utethe load uniformly. When doing so,
ensurethat theoverall centerofgravity
of theload is alwaysaslow and close to
thecenter as possible and between the
axles.
Excessivepointloadingonthe cargo compart‐
ment floor or on theload area can negatively
affect thedriving characteristicsand could dam‐
agethe floor covering.
On Cargo Vanand Passenger Van:
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always transport theload in thecargo com‐
partment.
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alwaysfastenthe load to therear benchseat
backrests.
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move large and heavy loads as fartowards
thefront of thevehicle as possible against
therear benchseat. Stow loads flush withthe
rear bench seat.
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alwaysadditionally securethe load withsuita‐
ble load securing aids or tie downs.
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theload mustnot protrude above theupper
edgeofthe seat backrests.
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transportloads behind seats that arenot
occupied.
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if therear benchseat is notoccupied, insert
theseat belts crosswise intothe buckle of the
oppositeseat belt.
Securing loads
Notesonload securing
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury
duetoincorrect use of thelashing straps
If youattachthe lashing strapincorrectly
whensecuring loads, thefollowing mayoccur
in theevent of abruptchanges in direction,
braking maneuver or an accident:
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The tie-down eyes maybecome detached
or thelashing strapmay tear if theper‐
missible load is exceeded.
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The load cannot be restrained.
This maycause theload to slip, tip overorbe
flung about,striking vehicle occupants.
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Alwaystension thelashing straps in the
proper manner and onlybetween the
described tie-down eyes.
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Alwaysuse lashing straps designed spe‐
cificallyfor theloads.
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Observe theinformation relatingtothe maxi‐
mum loading capacity of theindividual cargo
tie-down point. If youcombinevarious cargo
tie-down points to secureaload, alwaystake
themaximum loading capacity of theweak‐
estcargo tie-down pointintoaccount.During
maximum full-stop braking, forces mayact
whichcan multiplythe weight of theload.
Alwaysuse severalcargo tie-down pointsto
distributeand spread theload. Spread the
load evenly between thecargo tie-down
points or tie-down eyes.
Alwaysobserve theoperating instructionsorthe
lashing strapmanufacturer's instructionsfor the
operation of thelashing strap.
Observe theinformation relatingtothe maximum
loading capacity of thecargo tie-down points
(/ page337).
As thedriver, youare responsible forensuring the
following:
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The load is secured againstslipping, tipping,
rolling or falling off.
Take usual trafficconditions as well as swerv‐
ing or full brakeapplication and bad roads
intoaccount.
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The applicable requirements and guidelines
relatingtoload-securing practices aremet.
If this is notthe case, this mayconstitutea
punishable offense, depending on local legis‐
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