Before the journey
Stowing items of luggage
In this manual: Before the journey
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
- Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible. Position the rear seat backrests securely in the upright position.
- Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps .
- Adjust the headlight range .
- Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Please read the tyre pressure sticker .
- In vehicles with a tyre monitoring display, set the new vehicle load level as necessary .

NOTICE
Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear window and cause damage. 
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