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1. Locking handle, left backrest
2. Locking handle, right backrest
3. Pass-through
4. Indicator, right backrest lock,
visible in unlocked position
5. Indicator, left backrest lock,
not visible in locked position
Enlarged Cargo Area .
Split Folding Rear Seat Backrest
On vehicles with optional split folding rear seat back rest you can fold down the two sections separately
to enlarge the cargo area.
Fold down:
Pull locking handle and fold backrest forward.
Set up:
Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on
the backrest.
Warning !
Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers,
cargo is being carried in the trunk, or the extended cargo area is not in use.
Note:
To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always lock backrest in its upright position.
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Loading instructions
(Vehicles with enlarged cargo area)
The total load weight including vehicle occupants and luggage/ cargo should not exceed the vehicle capacity weight
indicated on the certification tag which can be found on t he left door pillar. The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to
the illustrations shown, with the heavie st items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Always place items
being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fast en them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of
the cargo should always be kept as low as possible since it influences the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Notes:
The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. T he enlarged cargo area should only be used for items which
do not fit in the trunk alone.
Warning !
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the
vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things.
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window. Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while
pass-through is not closed and seat backrest not locked in its upright position. Deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
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Cargo Tie-Down Rings
(Vehicles with enlarged cargo area)
1. Ring
Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all four rings
with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Shelf below Rear Window
Warning!
The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will avoid such
objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or
sudden maneuver.
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Ski Sack (optional)
Unfolding
1 . Fold armrest (1) down.
2. Swing cover (2) up and unfold.
Vehicles with enlarged cargo area
Swing cover (3) down.
3 . Pull ski sack into passenger
compartment and unfold.
4 . Swing flap in trunk up (a magnet
will hold flap in its top" position).
5 . Slide skis into ski sack.
6
. Wrap strap around ski sack and
armrest (4).
7 . Close clasp (arrow up) and pull
strap (5) tight (arrow clown).
Place unfolded cover (2) on top
of ski sack.
8
. Connect snap hook (6) of front
strap to eye (7) located on center
tunnel in front of rear seat bench.
Warning !
The ski sack is designed for up to two pairs of skis. Do not load the ski sack with other objects.
Always fasten the ski sack securely. In an accident, an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Folding
1. Close flap in trunk.
2. Disconnect clasp by pressing
tabs (arrows) together.
3. Disconnect snap hook (6)
from eye (7).
4.
Fold sides of cover (2) together.
5.
Fold and flatten ski sack
lengthwise.
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Trunk Lamp
If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the
trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger
in the switch (arrow). This prevents t he vehicle battery from being discharged. When the trunk lid is closed, the switch
will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened.
Stowing Things in the Vehicle
Warning !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things.
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window.
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