Securing cargo

Lashing eyes in the cargo area

To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes

To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area

Lashing eyes in the cargo area with rails

To secure the cargo, there are four movable

To secure the cargo, there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area

To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arrow

To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arrow 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at the new position.

If available, the lashing eyes are located under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area. They can be inserted into the openings in the rails.

Cargo net, FlexNet

The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and secures the cargo in the cargo area. The storage net can be attached to the following eyes:

► Lashing eyes on the rail system.

► Lashing eyes on the rail system.
► Eyes on the cargo area wall.

The eyes are located on both sides of the cargo area.

Securing cargo

► Smaller and lighter items: secure with retaining straps or with a cargo net or draw straps.
► Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo straps.

Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo area.

Always position and secure the cargo as Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as described above; otherwise, it can endanger the car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be thrown around as a result of hard braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occupants.◄

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