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Pack correctly.

Escape from everyday routine. But not without the smaller and bigger things that make our daily lives even more convenient and pleasant – or the planned travel adventure. With our tips, you will soon have stowed away everything that is important to you. Simply and securely.

A few grams. Full force in the event of an impact.

Even in the event of an impact at 30 mph (50km/h), unsecured objects shoot forward with about fifty times their weight.

More space for everything that is important to you.

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This is how to pack safely.

Seats as support.

Don’t fold the seats over. They are an important support – best bolstered by diagonally buckled belts.

Make space for yourself.

Secure sports equipment like skis or bikes on special roof carrier systems or in a roof box.

A grille for high stackers.

Use a robust luggage compartment grille if you load above the height of the rear seatback.

Heavy things at the bottom. Light things at the top.

Pack heavy things at the bottom and, where possible, directly against the seat back. Light things go on top.

Keep the back free.

Don’t place objects over 25 kg on the rear seat or behind people, but preferably in the foot well. Make sure that no luggage is unsecured.

Keep important things within reach.

High-visibility vests, first-aid box, warning triangle and other important things should always remain within reach.

More weight. Less control.

On the road with heavy luggage.

An overloaded car skids more easily and is more difficult to steer and brake. No need to worry: Our checklist will ensure that you don’t let it get that far.

Checklist

Read up on the permitted total weight in the vehicle registration document or your Owner's Manual
Take your passengers' weight into account
Weigh heavy luggage, observe permissible load
Balance! Distribute the weight evenly
Increase tyre pressure if you have a lot of luggage
Secure the luggage
Adjust your headlight setting (see Owner's Manual)

* Our checklists do not claim to be complete and are therefore not exhaustive.

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