Stowing cargo

► Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not

► Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle.
► Cover sharp edges and corners.
► Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests.
► Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low as possible, ideally directly behind the rear seat.
► If necessary, fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo.
► Use the partition net, to protect passengers. Make sure that objects cannot penetrate the partition net.
► Place protective material around any sharpedged or pointed objects that could bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion.

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