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

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

Sedan
1 Cargo tie down rings

Wagon

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.

•► Pull bag hook 2 down by tab 1.

Wagon

•► To open: press bag hook 1 (arrow).

•► 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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