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Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable
luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects placed in this
area.Variable loading floor* (Combi)The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even
luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum
permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Removing the variable loading floor– Unlock the loading floor by turning the lo cking bolts by approx. 90° to the left
 fig. 73 .
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.Remove carrier rails– Unlock the carrier rails by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes to the right by approx. 90° and take out the carrier rails.Install carrier rails– Place the carrier rails in the original po sition and attach them with the aid of the
mountable fixing eyes by turning to the left by approx. 90° at the fixed eyes of
the body.Installing the variable loading floor– Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
– Fold open the loading floor.
– Lock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx. 90° to the right.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherw ise the occupants are at risk.
Fig. 73 Variable loading floorFig. 74 Luggage compartment:
Remove carrier rails
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Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up a par t of the loading floor with the handle and secure it by moving it into the
grooves fig. 75 .Net partition (Combi)*Use the net partition behind the rear seatsThe net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Before using the net partition, remove the foldable cover page 66.
Pulling out– Pull the net partition out of the housing at an angle of about 45° in direction of
the boot lid at the loop .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .Folding– 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 .
– Roll the net partition at an angle of approx. 45° towards the boot lid in the housing , so that it does not roll up automatically .
WARNING

First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
Using the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 75 Divide the luggage
compartmentFig. 76 Pull out the net partition
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Fig. 77 Pull out the net partition
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Pulling out– Fold the rear seats forwards page 60
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing page 68, fig. 77 .
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod forwards.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount .Folding– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take the cross rod out of the mounts fig. 78 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up slowly
and without damage into the housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
WARNING

The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the 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 ca n slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!

First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in
the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving– Fold the rear seats forwards page 60
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the net partition housing in the di rection of arrow up to the stop and
take it out of the mounts of the seat backrest in direction of arrow .Installing– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests.
– Push the luggage net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow as far
as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
Fig. 78 Roll up net partition
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Fig. 79 Rear seats: Net partition
housing
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WARNING

The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!

You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!

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 holder in front centre consoleAfter pressing in direction of arrow, the cup holder slides out and opens up fig. 81 .
It is designed to place drink cans or othe r beverage packagings in (with a content of
0.33°ltr. or 0.5°ltr.).
WARNING

Do not place any hot beverages into th e cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they 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 holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.Note holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.
Fig. 81 Front centre console:
Cup holder
Fig. 82 Windscreen: Note
holder
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Ashtray*Front ashtrayOpening ashtray– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray at the point of the arrow
fig. 83 .Removing ashtray insert– Remove the ashtray insert in direction of arrow .Insert ashtray insert– Insert the ashtray insert and press it slightly in direction of arrow .
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!Rear ashtrayRemoving ashtray– Fold the cover backwards and remove the ashtray in direction of arrow.Replacing ashtray– Press the ashtray vertically downwards and fold the cover down.
There is a can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 83 Centre console: Front
ashtrayFig. 84 Remove ashtray and
replace
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Fig. 85 Low centre console: Rear
ashtray
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 86 .
– 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– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
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.
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The cigarette lighter and the power sock et also operates when the ignition
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
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Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
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Further information page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 87 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
Fig. 86 Centre console: Ciga-
rette lighter
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment:
Power socket
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The power socket, which fulfils the requirem ents of DIN standard ISO 4165, must only
be used for connecting approv ed electrical accessories with a power uptake of up to
120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for page 73.
Further information page 166, “Accessories, change s and replacement of parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING

Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!

Use the storage compartments in the door panels only for small items which
do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interference with
the proper operation of the side airbags.

Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the fo otwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, oper ate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger
side– Pull the handle of the lid in direction of arrow fig. 88 and fold it downwards.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
The storage compartment can be locked an d unlocked using the vehicle key (if the
storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 74
Storage compartment below steering wheel
 page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash
panel
page 9
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 75
Storage compartment in the front doors
 page 9
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 75
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
page 76
Clothes hooks*
page 76
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 88 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the front
passenger side
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Storage compartment for spectacles*Opening and closing the storage compartment for spectacles– Press on the cover of the storage compartment at the point of the arrow, the
compartment opens or closes fig. 89 .Removing– Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out by pulling on
the hinge.Installing– Installation takes place in the reverse order.
WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
Note
Do not insert particularly large spectacles.
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*The armrest is adjustable in height.Opening storage compartment– Press button fig. 90 .
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow.Closing storage compartment– Fold down the cover of the armrest.Setting height– Press the button in direction of arrow.
– Fold the armrest downwards or upwards and release the button.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restrict ed if the armrest is folded down. In city
traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Fig. 89 Centre console: Storage
compartment for spectacles
Fig. 90 Armrest: Storage
compartment
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