The handlingcharacteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
th eve hicle. You should bear thefo llowing in
mind when loading theve hicle:
RNe verex ceed the permissible gross mass or
th e permissible axle load forth eve hicle
(including occupants). The values are speci‐
fi ed on theve hicle identification plate on the
ve hicle's B-pillar.
RThe load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
RAlw ays place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
RSecure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly.
St ow age spaces in theve hicle interior
Overview of the front stowage compa rt‐
ments
Observ eth e no tes on loading theve hicle
(
→page 94).
1Stow age compartment in the doors
2St ow age/telephone compartment in the
armrest with multimedia connections and
stow age compartment, e.g. for an MP3
pla yer
3Stow age compartment in the front center
console with a USB port (depending on the
ve hicle's equipment)
4Glo vebox
Locking/unlocking thegl ove box
Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(
→page 94).
#Turn the emer gency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 2(to lock) or counter-clockwise 1(to
unlock).
Opening thegl asses co mpartment
Observ eth e no tes on loading theve hicle
(
→page 94).
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