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Net partition (Estate)*
Use the net partition behind the rear seats
Unrolling
– Fold down the stowage compartment cover behind the rear seats
⇒fig. 102.
– Pull the net partition at the bracket out of the housing in direc- tion of the holders ⇒fig. 103 .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts and push the cross rod forward. – In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
– Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards.
Rolling up
– Fold down the stowage compartment cover behind the rear seats ⇒fig. 102 .
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mount ⇒fig. 103 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the stowage compartment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage
compartment cover ⇒page 89, fig. 97 .
WARNING
•First check for yourself that the cros s road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
•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.
Fig. 102 Folding down the
stowage compartment cover
Fig. 103 Unrolling net parti-
tion
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Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒page 81
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing ⇒fig. 104 .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .
Rolling up
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mount ⇒fig. 104.
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
WARNING
•The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the rear seats and seat backrests - 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 into the passenger compart-
ment 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.
•First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housing
Removing
– Fold the rear seats forwards ⇒page 81
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the net partition housing ⇒fig. 105 in the direction of arrow
and take it out of the mounts of the rear seat backrests in the direc-
tion of the arrow .
Fig. 104 Unrolling net parti-
tion
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Fig. 105 Rear seats: Net
partition housing
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Rear ashtray - high centre console*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area ⇒fig. 113 .
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover and pull it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
There is a drinks can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 114 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
Fig. 113 High centre console:
Rear ashtray
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Fig. 114 Centre console:
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WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore
never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power socket.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 243, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 115 . – Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 97.
Further information ⇒page 243, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following stor age facilities in your vehicle:
Fig. 115 Luggage compart-
ment: Power socket
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 99
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 100
Storage compartment on the dash panel⇒page 100
Stowage compartment in front centre console*⇒page 101
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 101
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 102
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat*⇒page 102
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 102
Stowage compartment in rear centre console*⇒page 104
Seat backrest with opening for skis*⇒page 104
Through-loading bag*⇒page 105
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Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior
air to flow into the storage compartment.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding
open in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 118 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Storage compartment on the dash panel*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 119 - the lid
folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
•The pull-out storage compartment mu st always be kept closed when
driving for safety reasons.
•Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive
to heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles or carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Fig. 118 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the driver's
side
Fig. 119 Dash panel: Storage
compartment
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– Carefully fold the empty (dry) through-loading bag together, place it in the luggage compartment and secure it to prevent it slipping.
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 bind-
ings are positioned at the same height.
•The through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed when
moist.
Side compartment*
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of arrow.
The CD changer* is housed in this compartment.
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (estate
car)
Removing
– First remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 89.
– Grasp the compartment with both hands and remove it by pulling in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 134 .
Installing
– Push the compartment up to the stop into the catch.
– Re-insert the luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the
stowage compartment. In the event of a vehicle collision heavy objects
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Fig. 133 Luggage compart-
ment: Side compartment
Fig. 134 Removing the
stowage compartment
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could be thrown out of the compartment - risk of injuries! For this reason,
the front part of the luggage compartmen
t cover must always cover over the
stowage compartment.
Clothes hooks*
Clothes hooks are located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 135 .
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp- edged objects in the pockets.
•Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 135 Rear door: Clothes
hooks
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Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button
⇒page 109, fig. 138 .
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au tomatically if the air distribution control
is in position  ⇒ page 109, fig. 138 . You can also switch recirculated air mode
on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Description
The Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system. It makes it
possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the
year.
Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is oper-
ating properly.
The cooling only operates if button ⇒page 112, fig. 139 is pressed, and the
following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above approx. +2°C and
•blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, th e temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatur es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒.
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example when
getting out of the vehicle, can resu lt in chills in sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
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