Securing cargo
Plastic hooks (Sedan)
On vehicles without a through-loading feature in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are installed to the trunk floor.
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
- secure the load using the cargo tie down rings.
- do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
- do not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners.
- pad sharp edges for protection.
There are six cargo tie down rings in the trunk/cargo compartment.
Sedan
1 Cargo tie down rings
Wagon
1 Cargo tie down rings
Bag hooks in the trunk/cargo compartment
Important safety notes
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure a load.
Sedan
•► Pull bag hook 2 down by tab 1.
Wagon
•► To open: press bag hook 1 (arrow).
Bag hook 1 slides out.
•► To close: press bag hook 1 until it engages.
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