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Caution
•You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at
specific points in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat
heaters.
•Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 211.
Note
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running.
This has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
Pedals
You should use only footmats which do not obstruct the movement of the
pedals and have an anti-slip protection.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in
the brake system.
•Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in
the area of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be
fully depressed and are able to return unobstructed to their initial
position - risk of accident!
•There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the
pedals. You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes,
operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
Luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the interest of having good
handling characteristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage with the safety net* or with tensioning straps attached to the lashing eyes ⇒page 83.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is
produced by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy depends on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the object. The speed at which
the vehicle is travelling is in this case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unse-
cured object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corre-
sponds to 20 times its own weight. This means that it results in a weight
of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet”
is flying through the interior compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
•Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them
to the lashing eyes.
•Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown
forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and
can injure the occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still
increased, if the objects which are flying around are hit by a
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deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown back
can injure the occupants - hazard!
•Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be
affected when transporting heavy objects as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity. The speed and style of
driving must be adjusted accordingly.
•The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored
in such a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any
sudden driving or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
•Never drive with the boot lid slightly ajar or even fully opened
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle -
risk of poisoning!
•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the
permissible gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Note
•Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 236, fig. 179 .
•The air circulation in the interior of the car helps to prevent the
windows from misting up. Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into
the lateral trim panels of the luggage compartment. Check for yourself that
the outlet nozzles are not covered.
•On vehicles fitted without foldable backrest but with fixed backrest, the
luggage compartment cannot be enlarged.
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded ⇒ fig. 65.
You can also attach a securing net* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
WARNING
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way
that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
•If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing
eyes with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur
in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to
prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use
suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing
eyes. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes!
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 65 Position of
lashing eyes in luggage
compartment
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Fixing nets - Net programme*
Hooks for fixing the nets are located on the sides of the luggage
compartment.
Fixing examples
Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket ⇒fig. 67 and
vertical pocket ⇒fig. 68 .
Fig. 66 Luggage
compartment: other
fixing points of the net
programme
Fig. 67 Fixing net:
Horizontal pocket
Fig. 68 Fixing net:
Vertical pocket
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The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
•The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the
pocket with objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not
secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way
that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net
damage.
Folding double hooks
Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags
etc., are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 69 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of
the double hook.
Side compartment
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 70.
The CD changer* and the first-aid box* ⇒page 245 is housed in this
compartment.
Fig. 69 Folding double
hooks
Fig. 70 Luggage
compartment: Side
compartment
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Folding down the backr est of the rear seats*
The luggage compartment can be enlarged if necessary by
folding one or both seat backrests forward. Folding the seat
backrest forwards
– Before folding the seat backrest forwards, the front seats must be adjusted so that the front seats are not damaged when
folding the seat backrest forwards.
– Pull the unlocking knob ⇒fig. 71and fold the rear seat
backrest forwards completely.
Fold the seat backrest back into position
– Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on
the rear seat backrest.
– Ensure that the red surface on the front side of the knob is not visible.
Blocking the unlock knobs
– Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly interlocked.
– The unlock knobs are blocked by turning the slit in the lock to the right ⇒fig. 72 with the master key.
Unblock the unlock knobs
– The unlock knobs are unblocked by turning the slit in the lock to the left with the master key.The rear seat is equipped with an audible signaling of the rear seat back-
rest securing system. When the seat backrest is unlocked, the red surface
Fig. 71 Unlock the seat
backrest
Fig. 72 Blocking the
unlock knob
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on the knob is visible. If the seat backrest is correctly locked, the knob is
pushed back and the red surface is not visible.
WARNING
•The belt locks and the pelvic belt must be in their original posi-
tion after folding back the seat backrest - they must be ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so
that no objects in the luggage compartment can slide forward if
there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked.
It is only then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can
reliably fulfil its function.
•Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position,
place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim
panel. Take suitable measures to prevent that the seat belt is
jammed between the seat backrest and the side trim panel is thus
damaged.
The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints
of the rear seats for storing light and soft items.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover,
the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden
braking or the vehicle co llides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
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Through-loading bag*
The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently
transport long objects (such as skis) without damaging the
interior of the car.Loading
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seats to the front.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading
bag in the interior of the car and swivel it down.
– Pull the bag out and unfold it.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag ⇒fig. 73 and swivel it down.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒ .
Securing
– Insert the belt ⇒fig. 74 into the middle seat belt buckle .
– Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 74.
Stowing
– Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot.
– Carefully fold the through-loading bag together in segments of approx 11 cm in length.
– Close the cover in the interior of the car.
– Move the armrest back into its original position.
Fig. 73 Luggage
compartment: cover for
through-loading bag
Fig. 74 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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WARNING
•After placing items into the through-loading bag, you must
secure the bag with the securing belt .
•The securing belt must hold the items tight.
•Ensure that the securing belt on ski sport articles lies in the
middle between the bindings (see imprint on the through-loading
bag).
Note
•Place the skis with the tips facing the front, snowboards and ski sticks
with the tips facing the rear into the through-loading bag.
•If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that
the bindings are positioned at the same height.
•The through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist.
The cool box in the a rmrest of rear seats*
Using the system
The contents of the cool box is cooled to a temperature of about
20 °C below the ambient temperature, but to a maximum of
approx.+ 5 °C.
Opening and Closing
– Pull the handle ⇒fig. 75 and pull the lid downwards.
– Open up the lid of the cool box upwards until it is heard to lock.
Switching on and off
– The cooling action of the cool box is switched on and off using switch ⇒fig. 75. It is signalised by the lighting up of the
indicator light on the switch.
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You can remove the cool box if necessary ⇒page 91. You can replace the
cool box with a storage net ⇒fig. 76 .
Caution
Never cover the ventilator on the cool box otherwise it will overheat and
could be damaged.
Note
The cool box also operates if the ignition is switched off. The battery will
not run down fully, however, since the system is fitted with a device which
monitors the battery charge level. The cool box will be automatically
switched off when it is threatening to empty the battery.
Partition with storage net
If the cool box is removed, install the partition with the storage net
⇒fig. 76 which is fixed with a velcro fastener to the side wall of
the cool box.
– The partition is installed and removed in a similar way to the cool box ⇒ page 91.
Fig. 76 Partition with
storage net
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Removing and installing the cool box
Removing
– Switch the cooling mode of the cool box off ⇒page 89. – Remove the locking mechanism
⇒fig. 77.
– Open the lid of the cool box.
– Press open the upper side of the cool box from the inside in the direction of arrow and put away the cool box in the
luggage compartment (see arrow ).
– Unplug the plug connector (the plug connector is located in the luggage compartment in the lower part of the fixing frame
for the cool box).
Fitting
– Place the cool box on the luggage compartment partition and plug in the plug.
– Remove the locking mechanism ⇒fig. 77.
– Fold the lid of the cool box onto the fixing frame ⇒fig. 78.
– Lift the cool box with the palm of the hand on the inside of the upper wall of the cool box.
– Insert the cool box with the lower edge into the lower holding bracket on the luggage compartment partition.
– Pull the cool box forwards to the upper edge until the stop (see arrow ), press with the palm of the hand onto the upper wall
(see arrow ), pull the box again forwards and press down-
wards (see arrow ).
– Push the locking mechanism ⇒fig. 77 up to the stop into
the fixing frame.
– Close the lid of the cool box.
Fig. 77 Removing the
cool box
Fig. 78 Installing the
cool box
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