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WARNING (Continued)
● All seat backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear
seats to work properly. When the seat backrest of an occupied seat is not
correctly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the
seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an acci-
dent.
● No seat must be occupied if the seat backrest or seat is folded or not
correctly engaged.
CAUTION
● Before folding the seat backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats
so that the head restraint or seat backrest do not hit them when it is folded.
● Objects 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. Re-
move any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them. ●
Objects 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 posi-
tion. Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or reposi-
tioning them.
● The 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
themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the at-
tachment elements and supports for the net from the rail system. 

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Closing the shelf
● Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide backwards.
● Secure the shelf using the left and right side supports.
Installing the shelf behind the second row of seats
● Place the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
● Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow B
.
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Installing the shelf behind the third row of seats
● Remove the shelf from the support in the side lining ⇒ Fig. 92 A
. To do
this, press the shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.
● Open the compartment in the left-hand side rear lining ⇒ page 141 and
hook the shelf to the rear of the luggage compartment cover B
.
● Close the rear left-hand side lining compartment.
● Place the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
● Lift the shelf off in direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 91 B
.
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Removing the shelf
● Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow B
and lift it in the direc-
tion of the arrow C.
● Remove the shelf from the right-hand side support. ●
Also, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Cover the side-
lining supports with their covers.
● Only with 5 places: Support the released shelf by placing it on the front
section of the luggage compartment floor ⇒ page 141.
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.
● Whenever 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.
● Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects (loose or in bags) on the
rear shelf.
● Never transport animals on the rear shelf.
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Net partition*
Fig. 93 Unfold the net partition 1 then fold it again
2 and 3
Fig. 94 In the luggage
compartment: Install the
net partition behind the
second row of seats
The net partition can prevent objects in the luggage compartment entering
the vehicle interior / the driver area.
First remove the net from its bag and unfold it. Fold out the net partition
Fold out the support transversal rods
⇒ Fig. 93 1
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
● Hook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support ⇒ Fig. 94 A
.
To do this, guide the rod from up to down.
● Hook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by
pressing on the rod.
● Secure the net partition hooks into the straps in the front of the luggage
compartment B
then tighten them.
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Installing the net partition behind the front seats
● Hook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support C
. To do
this, guide the rod from up to down.
● Hook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by
pressing on the rod.
● Secure the hooks of the net partition to the attachment rings in the left
and right hand side footwells on the second row of seats then tighten the
straps.
Removing the net partition
● Loosen the net partition straps.
● Release the net partition hooks from the rings B
.
● Release the net partition from the right and left roof supports A or Cby pressing on the rod.
●
Unhook the net partition from the left-hand side roof support.
Folding in the net partition
● Press on the release button ⇒ Fig. 93 2
and bend the rod A in the di-
rection of the arrow with the release o button pressed.
● Press on the release button 3
and bend the rod B in the direction of
the arrow with the release button pressed.
● Store the net partition securely in the vehicle.
WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be violently thrown in case of a
sudden manoeuvre or braking and especially in accidents causing seri-
ous injury.
● Ensure that the rods are correctly locked in place.
● Even when net partition is correctly fitted, objects must be secured.
● When driving with the net partition, no passengers should be behind
it.
 Fastening rings*
Fig. 95 In the luggage
compartment: fastening
rings
To the front and rear of the luggage compartment, there are fastening rings
for securing objects ⇒ Fig. 95 (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 sud-
den braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in good condition.
● Secure the ropes and straps to the fastening rings. 

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WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud-
den braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the rail and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the attachment elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
change the way the vehicle handles.WARNING (Continued)
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a child seat to the attachment elements.
CAUTION
● The attachment elements 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 attachment elements and supports
for the net from the rail system. 
Baggage net*
Fig. 97 Hook the baggage net A 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 vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted
into the rails; the red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage net supports.
CAUTION
● The 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
Fig. 99 In the luggage
compartment: retaining
hooks On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, there are folding re-
taining hooks
⇒ Fig. 99 that can be used to secure light shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ⇒ Fig. 99 (arrow) and fold them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After 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). 
Luggage net*
Fig. 100 In the luggage
compartment: net used
on secured baggage
The baggage net can be used to secure lighter items. 

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WARNING (Continued)
secured when using a child seat with a base or foot then the compart-
ment cover could rupture in an accident and the child will be ejected and
suffer serious injury.
● Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling in-
structions.
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Drawers*
Fig. 111 Drawer under
the front seat
There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Opening and closing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer out.
To close, push the drawer under the seat until it clicks into place.
WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result
in serious accident.
● The 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.
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Folding table*
Fig. 112 Folding table
on the front seat
Fold out the table by pulling on it ⇒ Fig. 112 (arrow).
A drink holder is built into the folding table ⇒ page 149.
To fold it back , push the folding table down as far as possible ⇒ Fig. 112.
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WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion
to avoid the risk of injuries.
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Portable waste bin*
Fig. 113 Portable waste
bin on the trim of the left-
hand sliding door
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.
 Other storage compartments
Fig. 114 In the luggage
compartment: Side stor-
age compartment
Fig. 115 Other compart-
ments in the luggage
compartment floor
Side compartments in the luggage compartment
There are other compartments ⇒ Fig. 114 1
and 2 in the side of the lug-
gage compartment. To open the compartment 1, turn the catch clockwise.
To open the compartment 2, lift the cover. The factory-fitted
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can be located in the storage compartment 1
.. The cover of the compart-
ment 1 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.
FunctionNecessary operationsOpen the front compartment
⇒ Fig. 115 3:
Pull the front of the luggage compart-
ment floor back using the handle.
Open the rear compartment 4: Lift the rear of the luggage compart-
ment 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
⇒ page 126.
Closing the compartment:
 Push back the hook and push the rear
of the luggage compartment floor 4
down.

Fold the front part of the luggage com-
partment floor forwards 3
.
Other storage compartments:
●
in the centre console, front and rear.
● in the door trims, front and rear.
● Coat hooks on the central door pillars and on the rear roof handles.
● Bag hook in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 126.
WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead
to serious accidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that driver's view is not restric-
ted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of clothing. Never place
heavy, hard or sharp objects in the bags.
CAUTION
Keep the CD changer compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce vibrations that could damage the changer.
Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left compartment of the luggage com-
partment. 
Drink holders Introduction
Bottle holders
There is a bottle holder in the open compartments in the driver and front
passenger doors and in that of the sliding door.
Additional information and warnings:
● Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 252
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Drink holders, rear*
Fig. 117 Centre console,
rear section: folding out
the drink holder
Opening and closing the drink holder in the rear centre console
● To open, move the drink holder downwards in the direction of the arrow
⇒  Fig. 117.
● To close, lift the drink holder.
The third row of seats has a drink holder in the side trim compartment on
the rear left. 
Ashtray and cigarette lighter*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Power sockets
⇒ page 152.
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications
⇒ page 260.
WARNING
Undue use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns
and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects in the ashtray.

Ashtray
Fig. 118 Front centre
console: ashtray closed
There are ashtrays located on the front of the centre console ⇒ Fig. 118 and
on the rear lining of the rear door.
Opening and closing the ashtray
● To open, lift the ashtray cover.
● To close, push the ashtray cover down. 
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