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xNever adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.
Removing and fitting the head restraints
All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
Removing the front head restraint
xPush the head restraint up as far as it will go Ÿ in “Adjusting the head
restraints” on page 143.
xUnlock the head restraint using a flat object such as a plastic card, if
required, sliding it between the upholstery of the head restraint and the head
restraint rod-guide cover Ÿfig. 92 .
xPull the head restraint out of the fitting without releasing the button .
Fitting the front head restraint
xInsert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go while pressing button
Ÿfig. 92 .
xAdjust the head restraint to the correct position Ÿpage 143.
Removing the head restraints from the second and third row of seats
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 146.
xPush the head restraint up as far as it will go Ÿ.
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Fig. 92 Removing the
front head restraint.
Fig. 93 Removing the
rear head restraint.
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xPull the head restraint out of the fitting without releasing the button
Ÿfig. 93 .
xFold the backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
Installing the head restraints for the second and third row of seats
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 146.
xInsert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go while pressing button .
xFold the backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
xAdjust the head restraint to the correct position Ÿpage 143.
WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
xAlways fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person is
occupying a seat.
xRefit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers are
properly protected.
Caution
On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint does
not hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the backrest of the front seat. This
could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle.
Centre ar mrest
To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 94, setting by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre armrest.
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's arm
and cause a serious accident.
xKeep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
xThe centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in this
incorrect position can cause severe injuries.
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Fig. 94 Front centre
armrest.

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Loading luggage compartment
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suitable rope or straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distribu-
tion of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and
braking ability Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xLight Ÿpage 113
xTranspor ting Ÿpage 13
xTo wi ng m o d e Ÿpage 260
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors and
the tailgate to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
xDo not leave children unwatched, especially when the tailgate is open.
Children could climb into the luggage compartment, close the tailgate from
inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
xNever allow children to play in or around the vehicle.
xNever transport people in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is espe-cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
xSecure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
xAlways secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
xWhile driving, always keep object compartments closed.
xDo not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the passenger
compartment, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the
dashboard.
xRemove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets inside
the vehicle and store securely.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
braking distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured
correctly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.
xThe vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due to
a change in the centre of gravity.
xDistribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
possible.
xStore heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle as possible.
Caution
xHard objects on the shelf could chafe the wires of the heating element
and antenna of the rear window and cause damage.
xThe side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from objects.
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Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not
be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle.
Folding down rear seats to create load space
Fig. 95 Second row of seats: folding the rear seat ,
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Each rear seat can fold down individually to extend the luggage compart-
ment.
Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xIf it is necessary, remove the head rests on the integrated child seats then
reinstalled the integrated child seats Ÿpage 52.
xIf necessary, raise the armrests.
xRemove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seat
Ÿ.
xMove the rear seat all the way back.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xIn the middle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre
console, if necessary.
xPull lever Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 back and fold the backrest forwards.
The complete rear seat folds forward Ÿ.
xFold the backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface position
Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 .
xIf necessary, pull on the lever Ÿfig. 96 to move the seat to the
required position.
xWhen the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
Ÿ.
Folding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xOpen the tailgate.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xRemove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seat
Ÿ.
xRemove objects from the space below the rear seat.
xRemove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
system.
xPull lever Ÿfig. 96 back and fold the backrest forwards. The rear seat
folds forward Ÿ and the cushion also moves forward.
xFold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
Fig. 96 Third row of seats: fold down the rear seat to
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xWhen the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
Ÿ.
Putting the seats in the second row back in place
xPull lever Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 upwards and place the seatback in
vertical position. The entire seat folds backwards.
xPull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in place and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat
passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
xOpen the tailgate.
xPull on the handle Ÿpage 148, fig. 96 to put the seat tray back in
position.
xPull on the handle Ÿpage 148, fig. 96 . The entire seat folds back-
wards.
xPress on the seat tray in the backrest until it is held in position by its
magnets.
xOpen the sliding door.
xPut the backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.
xPull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in place and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat
passengers.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention could
cause serious injury.
xNever fold or lift the seats while driving.
xDo no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
rear seat. This could prevent the seat or backrest from locking securely in
the vertical position.
xAll backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly
locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the backrest in
case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident.
xNo seat must be occupied if the backrest or seat is folded or not
correctly engaged.
Caution
Before folding the backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats so that the
head restraint or backrest do not hit them when it is folded.
Caution
xObjects 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.
Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them.
xObjects 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 position.
Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them.
xThe 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 them-
selves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the attach-
ment elements and supports for the net from the rail system.
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Luggage compartment cover
The rear shelf can be fitted behind the second or third row of seats Ÿ.Opening the shelf
xPull the shelf handle Ÿfig. 97 backwards.
Fig. 97 In the luggage
compartment: Luggage
compartment cover.
Fig. 98 Remove the cover supports then put them
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xRelease the shelf upwards by the side supports and guide it forward.
Closing the shelf
xPull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide backwards.
xSecure the shelf using the left and right side supports.
Installing the shelf behind the second row of seats
xPlace the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
xRelease the shelf in the direction of the arrow Ÿpage 150, fig. 97 .
xInsert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Installing the shelf behind the third row of seats
xRemove the shelf from the support in the side lining Ÿpage 150, fig. 98
. To do this, press the shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.
xOpen the compartment in the left-hand side rear lining Ÿpage 162 and
hook the shelf to the rear of the luggage compartment cover Ÿpage 150,
fig. 98 .
xClose the rear left-hand side lining compartment.
xPlace the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
xLift the shelf off in direction of the arrow Ÿpage 150, fig. 97 .
xInsert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Removing the shelf
xRelease the shelf in the direction of the arrow Ÿpage 150, fig. 97
and lift it in the direction of the arrow .
xRemove the shelf from the right-hand side support.
xAlso, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Cover the side-
lining supports with their covers.
xOnly with 5 places: Support the released shelf by placing it on the front
section of the luggage compartment floor Ÿpage 162.
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.
xWhenever 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.
xDo not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects (loose or in bags) on the rear
shelf.
xNever transport animals on the rear shelf.
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