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Each rear seat can fold down individually to extend the luggage compart-
ment.
Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xIf it is necessary, remove the head rests on the integrated child seats then
reinstalled the integrated child seats Ÿpage 52.
xIf necessary, raise the armrests.
xRemove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seat
Ÿ.
xMove the rear seat all the way back.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xIn the middle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre
console, if necessary.
xPull lever Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 back and fold the backrest forwards.
The complete rear seat folds forward Ÿ.
xFold the backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface position
Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 .
xIf necessary, pull on the lever Ÿfig. 96 to move the seat to the
required position.
xWhen the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
Ÿ.
Folding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xOpen the tailgate.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xRemove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seat
Ÿ.
xRemove objects from the space below the rear seat.
xRemove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
system.
xPull lever Ÿfig. 96 back and fold the backrest forwards. The rear seat
folds forward Ÿ and the cushion also moves forward.
xFold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
Fig. 96 Third row of seats: fold down the rear seat to
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xWhen the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
Ÿ.
Putting the seats in the second row back in place
xPull lever Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 upwards and place the seatback in
vertical position. The entire seat folds backwards.
xPull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in place and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat
passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
xOpen the tailgate.
xPull on the handle Ÿpage 148, fig. 96 to put the seat tray back in
position.
xPull on the handle Ÿpage 148, fig. 96 . The entire seat folds back-
wards.
xPress on the seat tray in the backrest until it is held in position by its
magnets.
xOpen the sliding door.
xPut the backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.
xPull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in place and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat
passengers.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention could
cause serious injury.
xNever fold or lift the seats while driving.
xDo no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
rear seat. This could prevent the seat or backrest from locking securely in
the vertical position.
xAll backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly
locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the backrest in
case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident.
xNo seat must be occupied if the backrest or seat is folded or not
correctly engaged.
Caution
Before folding the backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats so that the
head restraint or backrest do not hit them when it is folded.
Caution
xObjects placed in the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seats
can be damaged when seats are folded down or put back into position.
Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them.
xObjects placed in the moulding on the back of the third row of seats can
be damaged when folding down the seats or putting them back into position.
Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them.
xThe attachment elements and supports for the net partition placed on the
rail system can be damaged when folding down seats from the third row or
putting them back into position and these can also damage the seats them-
selves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the attach-
ment elements and supports for the net from the rail system.
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xRelease the shelf upwards by the side supports and guide it forward.
Closing the shelf
xPull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide backwards.
xSecure the shelf using the left and right side supports.
Installing the shelf behind the second row of seats
xPlace the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
xRelease the shelf in the direction of the arrow Ÿpage 150, fig. 97 .
xInsert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Installing the shelf behind the third row of seats
xRemove the shelf from the support in the side lining Ÿpage 150, fig. 98
. To do this, press the shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.
xOpen the compartment in the left-hand side rear lining Ÿpage 162 and
hook the shelf to the rear of the luggage compartment cover Ÿpage 150,
fig. 98 .
xClose the rear left-hand side lining compartment.
xPlace the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
xLift the shelf off in direction of the arrow Ÿpage 150, fig. 97 .
xInsert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Removing the shelf
xRelease the shelf in the direction of the arrow Ÿpage 150, fig. 97
and lift it in the direction of the arrow .
xRemove the shelf from the right-hand side support.
xAlso, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Cover the side-
lining supports with their covers.
xOnly with 5 places: Support the released shelf by placing it on the front
section of the luggage compartment floor Ÿpage 162.
WARNING
If the shelf is placed on one of the rear seats, this could cause serious
injury in case of sudden braking or an accident.
xWhenever it the third row seats are occupied, the shelf should be put
behind this row.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or animals on the rear shelf could
cause serious injuries in case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking or even an
accident.
xDo not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects (loose or in bags) on the rear
shelf.
xNever transport animals on the rear shelf.
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Net partition
The net partition can prevent objects in the luggage compartment entering
the passenger compartment / the driver area.First remove the net from its bag and unfold it.
Fold out the net partition
Fold out the support transversal rods Ÿfig. 99 for the net partition fully
in the direction of the arrow until you hear a “click”.
Installing the net partition behind the second row of seats
xHook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support Ÿfig. 100
. To do this, guide the rod from up to down.
xHook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by
pressing on the rod.
xSecure the net partition hooks into the straps in the front of the luggage
compartment Ÿfig. 100 then tighten them.
Installing the net partition behind the front seats
xHook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support Ÿfig. 100
. To do this, guide the rod from up to down.
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Fig. 100 In the luggage
compartment: Install the
net partition behind the
second row of seats.
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xHook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by
pressing on the rod.
xSecure the hooks of the net partition to the attachment rings in the left
and right hand side foot rests on the second row of seats then tighten the
straps.
Removing the net partition
xLoosen the net partition straps.
xRelease the net partition hooks from the rings Ÿpage 152, fig. 100 .
xRelease the net partition from the right and left roof supports
Ÿpage 152, fig. 100 or by pressing on the rod.
xUnhook the net partition from the left-hand side roof support.
Folding in the net partition
xPress on the release button Ÿpage 152, fig. 99 and bend the rod
in the direction of the arrow with the release o button pressed.
xPress on the release button Ÿpage 152, fig. 99 and bend the rod
in the direction of the arrow with the release button pressed.
xStore the net partition securely in the vehicle.
WARNING
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be violently thrown in
case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking and especially in accidents causing
serious injury.
xEnsure that the rods are correctly locked in place.
xEven when net partition is correctly fitted, objects must be secured.
xWhen driving with the net partition, no passengers should be behind
it.
Fastening rings
To the front and rear of the luggage compartment, there are fastening rings
for securing objects Ÿfig. 101 (arrows). On some models, the fastening
rings are all the way to the back on the lock carrier plate.
There are other fastening rings located to the left and right hand side of the
second row footrests.
Some models of fastening rings must be lifted to use them.
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sudden
braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
passenger compartment causing serious injury or death.
xAlways use suitable ropes and straps in good condition.
xSecure the ropes and straps to the fastening rings.
xLoose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
change the way the vehicle handles.
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Fig. 101 In the luggage
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xAlways ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly
inserted into the guides.
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sudden
braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
passenger compartment causing serious injury or death.
xAlways use the attachment straps of the rail and attachment system.
xSecure the attachment straps firmly to the attachment elements.
xLoose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
change the way the vehicle handles.
xSecure all objects, little and large.
xNever secure a child seat to the attachment elements.
Caution
xThe attachment elements placed on the rail system can be damaged when
folding down seats from the third row or putting them back into position and
these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or reposi-
tioning the seats, remove the attachment elements and supports for the net
from the rail system.
Baggage net*
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Fig. 103 Hook the baggage net and use it as a bag
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WARNING
Baggage net supports that are not secured correctly can be released from
the guide in case of the sudden braking or accident. As a result, objects
may be fired through the passenger compartment causing serious injury or
death.
xAlways ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted into
the rails; the red mark should not be visible.
xNever secure a child seat to the baggage net supports.
Caution
xThe baggage net supports placed on the rail system can be damaged
when folding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi-
tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down
or repositioning the seats, remove the baggage net supports from the rail
system.
Retaining hooks
On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, there are folding
retaining hooks Ÿfig. 105 that can be used to secure light shopping bags.
xPress the retaining hooks down Ÿfig. 105 (arrow) and fold them.
xHook the bags in place.
xAfter use, raise the hooks again.
WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an
accident, the hooks could rupture.
Caution
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg (about 5 lbs).
Fig. 105 In the luggage
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WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result
in serious accident.
xThe drawers must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion. Other-
wise, the drawer and any objects in it could fall into the driver's footwell
and obstruct the pedals.
Folding table
Fold out the table by pulling on it Ÿfig. 118 (arrow).
A cup holder is built into the folding table Ÿpage 171.
To fold it back, push the folding table down as far as possible Ÿfig. 118.
WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion to
avoid the risk of injuries.
Portable waste bin
The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle holder on the trim of the left-hand
sliding door.
WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.
Fig. 118 Folding table on
the front seat.
Fig. 119 Portable waste
bin on the trim of the left-
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Other storage compartments
Side compartments in the luggage compartment
There are other compartments Ÿfig. 120 and in the side of the
luggage compartment. To open the compartment , turn the catch clock-wise. To open the compartment , lift the cover. The factory-fitted CD
changer can be located in the storage compartment .. The cover of the
compartment can be used to safely store the covers of the rear shelf
supports.
Compartments in the luggage compartment floor
More storage compartments can be found in the luggage compartment floor.
Other storage compartments:
xin the centre console, front and rear.
xin the door trims, front and rear.
xCoat hooks on the central door pillars and on the rear roof handles.
xBag hook in the luggage compartment Ÿpage 146.
Fig. 120 In the luggage
compartment: Side
storage compartment.
Fig. 121 Other compart-
ments in the luggage
compartment floor
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FunctionNecessary operations
Open the front compartment
Ÿfig. 121 :„ Pull the front of the luggage compart-
ment floor back using the handle.
Open the rear compartment
Ÿfig. 121 :„ Lift the rear of the luggage compartment
floor using the handle.
Keeping the rear compartment
open:„ Move the hook at the rear right of the
luggage compartment and hook the lug-
gage compartment floor onto it
Ÿpage 146.
Closing the compartment:
„ Push back the hook and push the rear of
the luggage compartment floor down.
„ Fold the front part of the luggage com-
partment floor forwards .
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Cup holders, rear
Opening and closing the cup holder in the rear centre console
xTo open, move the cup holder downwards in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 123.
xTo close, lift the cup holder.
The third row of seats has a cup holder in the side trim compartment on the
rear left.
Fig. 123 Centre console,
rear section: folding out
the cup holder.