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Fastening elementsFig. 75 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and
fastening elements / attachment points and
fastening stripFixing eyes and fastening elements
⇒fig. 75
on the left and fixing eyes and a fastening
strip*
⇒fig. 75
on the right are fitted on both
sides of the luggage compartment.
You can also attach the fixing nets*, for stowing small items of luggage, in the luggage compartment on the fixing eyes and fastening elements or on the fixing eyes and the fastening strip with integrated hook
⇒fig. 75
.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst
ruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
•
The load to be transported must be fixe
d in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.•
If the items of luggage or objects ar
e attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju
ries 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 st
raps which are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
Folding hooksFolding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment
⇒fig. 76
.
An item of luggage weighing up to
7.5 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines
⇒page 78.
Fastening strip with moveable hook*Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: Fastening
strip with moveable hook / remove hook
A fastening strip is located on both sides
of the luggage compartment with two move-
able hooks each, in order to attach small items of luggage, such as bags etc.
⇒fig. 77
.
An item of luggage weighing up to 7.
5 kg can be attached to each hook.
Fig. 76 Luggage compartment: folding hooks
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– Place the cover in the horizontal position. – Pull the luggage compartment cover out of the holders to the rear or press on
the bottom side of the luggage compartment cover in the front area.
– Fold the slackened front part of the luggage compartment cover over the head
restraints of the rear seats.
– Slightly tilt the luggage compartment cover and remove it to the rear. – Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder
and hanging the support straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest. The procedure of installing or removing is identical.The luggage compartment cover is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if th
ere is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides 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.
Static separation net*Fig. 80 Use of the static separation net be
hind the rear seats / behind the front seats
Install the static separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.Installing the static separation net– Remove the luggage compartment cover
⇒page 80.
– Take the separation net out of the bag.– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage. – 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 ⇒fig. 80
.
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the fixing eyes behind the rear
or front seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp,
first of all on the one side and then on
the other side.
Remove the static separation net behind the rear seats– Slacken the bands on both side
s and take off the carabines
⇒fig. 80
.
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side towards
the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts .
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Remove carrier railsFig. 82 Luggage compartment: Slacken
check points / remove carrier rails
Install carrier rails– Slacken the check points on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or a flat screw-
driver
⇒fig. 82
.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position
⇒fig. 82
and slacken it by pulling in the
direction of arrow.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position ,
slacken it by pulling in the direction of
arrow and take it out.
– The carrier rail on the other side of
the luggage compartment can be removed in
the same way.
Install carrier rails– Position the carrier rails on the
sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press both check points on each carrier rail up to the stop. – Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Variable loading floo
r* with spare wheel*
Use variable loading floorFig. 83 Luggage compartment: Fold the side parts of the loading floor / example for using the variable loading floorThe variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward. The maximum permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. You can fold down the side parts of the loading floor in direction arrow in order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage
⇒fig. 83
.
Note
If the variable loading floor with spare wheel*
is installed, no flexible storage compart-
ment can be installed.•
The variable loading floor with spare wheel*
can be secured in the raised position
in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel*
⇒page 82, “Secure
the variable loading floor in the raised position”.
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•
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity an
d the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of the vehicle to the sp
ecific circumstances.
Cup holderCup holder in front centre consoleYou can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses
⇒fig. 86
.
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into the
cup holder. If the vehicle moves, the
hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!•
Do not use any cups or beakers which are
made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup hold
er while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Cup holder in rear centre console*– Press on the panel in the area
⇒fig. 87
- the cup holder comes out.
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.– Adjust the cup holder by
moving the locking plate .
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into the
cup holder. If the vehicle moves, the
hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!•
Do not use any cups or beakers which are
made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). You might be injured by
them in the event of an accident.
Caution
The cup holder in the rear part of the centre
console must be closed
(otherwise it could
get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 86 Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 87 Centre console at rear: Cup holder
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Caution
The ashtray in the rear part of the centre
console must be closed
(otherwise it could
get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.Rear ashtray - high centre console*Opening ashtray– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area
⇒fig. 91
.
Removing ashtray insert– Press the cover of the ashtray do
wn 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.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Caution
The ashtray in the rear part of the centre
console must be closed
(otherwise it could
get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
⇒fig. 92
.
– 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 additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
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.
Fig. 91 High centre console: Rear ashtray
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Fig. 92 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
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Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side– Press the button
⇒fig. 94
- the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage. In the storage compartment are pin holders.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons.
Cooling of storage compar
tment on front passenger
side*The compartment is fitted with an
isolatable entry for cooled air.
– You can switch on the cooling system by
pulling the lever in direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 95
.
– Switch off the cooling system by inserting the lever. Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air to flow into the storage compartment. We recommend that you switch off the cooling if it is operating in the heating mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.Storage compartment on the dash panel*
Fig. 94 Dash panel: Storage compart- ment on the front passenger side
Fig. 95 Storage compartment: Using cooling systemFig. 96 Dash panel: Storage compart-ment
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WARNING
Use the area
⇒page 90, fig. 99
of the storage compartment only for storing
objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.Storage compartment below front passenger seat*The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. – Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap
⇒fig. 100
.
– Tilt the lock to close the
flap and press flap close.
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*Fig. 101 Armrest: Storage compartment / cooling of storage compartment
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.Opening storage compartment– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow
⇒fig. 101
.
Closing storage compartment– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.Setting height– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and li
ft it in the direction of arrow into one of
the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction– Push the lid into the desired position.Opening air inlet– Pull the lock in upward direction
⇒fig. 101
.
Closing air inlet– Push the lock as far as the stop downwards. On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air. At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting. The air inlet in the storage compar
tment is connected to position
 through adjust-
ment of the control dial for air distribution. This position causes the maximum amount of air to flow into the storage compartmen
t (depending on the rotary regulator posi-
tion for the fan). You can use the storage compartment, for
example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should always be kept closed.
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Fig. 100 Front passenger seat: Storage compartment
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Removing– Take hold of the flexible storage
compartment at both upper corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside
and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.Installing– Insert both ends of the flexible storage
compartment into the openings of the right
side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push it downwards until it locks.
Clothes hooksThe clothes hooks are located on the middle
pillar and on the handle of the headliner
above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.•
Use the hooks for hanging only light item
s of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edge
d objects in the pockets.
•
The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
•
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
Removeable through-loading bag*The removeable through-loading bag
is solely used for transporting
skis.The removeable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis. The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.Loading– Open a rear side door of the vehicle. – Fold the backrest of the middle seat forwards
⇒page 74.
– Place the empty removeable through-loading bag in the gap between the front and
rear seats in such a way that the end of
the bag with the zip lies in the luggage
compartment.
– Open the boot lid.– Push the skis into the removeable through-loading bag from the luggage compart-
ment
⇒
.
– Close the removeable through-loading bag with the zip.Securing– Pull the securing belt with both lock to
ngues out of the pocket of the removeable
through-loading bag.
– Insert the lock tongues in the belt locks
of the rear middle seat belt , first of
all on the one side and then on the other side
⇒fig. 105
.
Fig. 105 Securing the removeable through-loading bag
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