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Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
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Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driv ing must be adjusted accordingly.
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The items carried in the luggage compar tment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip fo rward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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Never drive with the boot lid fully open ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!Caution
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the following:
heating elements in the rear window,
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elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window (Superb),
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elements of the aerial integrated in the rear side windows (Combi).Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load page 228, fig. 189.Vehicles of category N1On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing
set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
Lashing eyesEyes are located on the sides of the luggage compartment for lashing the goods to be
loaded.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects.
WARNING
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.
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If the items of luggage or objects are 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.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: Lashing
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Fixing nets - Net programme*Fig. 78 Fixing net: Vertical pocket, floor fixing net and horizontal pocket
Fig. 79 Fixing nets (Combi)Fixing examples for fixing net as horizontal pocket on the left fig. 78 and fig. 79 ,
floor fixing net on the right fig. 78 and vertical pocket on the right fig. 78 and
 fig. 79 .
The fixing nets* are stored in the right side storage compartment of the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
The permissible load of the side nets is 3.5 kg. Heavy objects are not secured
sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Note
The hooks page 89, fig. 79 , located on both sides of the luggage compartment,
are only designed for fixing the fixing net.Folding hooksFig. 80 Luggage compartment: folding hook / luggage compartment: folding hook (Combi)Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 80 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines page 87.
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Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartmentFig. 81 Luggage compartment: Fixing of the fl oor covering / luggage compartment: Fixing of
the floor covering (Combi)A loop  fig. 81 left is located on the floor covering of the luggage compartment and
a hook fig. 81 right is located on the underside of the floor covering. When handling
the spare wheel*, you can raise the floor covering and fix it on a hook at the luggage
compartment cover.Luggage net*The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
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In the storage net you must only stow objects (up to a total weight of 1.5 kg).
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
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No objects with sharp edges should be stowed in the luggage net, because
they can damage the luggage net.
Luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.The luggage compartment cover can be remo ved as required if one must transport
bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps  fig. 83.
– Place the cover in th e horizontal position.
– Pull the cover out of the holder horizontally 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 compartmen t cover behind the rear seat backrest.
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.
Fig. 82 Luggage compartment: Luggage
net
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 83 Removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
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Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area.
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Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Fig. 84 Luggage compartment: foldable lugga ge compartment cover / removing foldable
luggage compartment coverPulling out– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover as far as the stop into the secured
position fig. 84 .Folding– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow fig. 84 , the cover rolls
up automatically into position . The cove r is fully rolled up by pressing once
again.Removing– The fully folded luggage compartment cover can be removed to transport bulky goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow fig. 84
and taking it out by moving it in direction of arrow .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.Automatic foldable luggage compartment cover* (Combi)
The automatic rolling up of the fo ldable luggage compartment cover
enables an easier entry in to the luggage compartment.– Open the boot lid. The foldable luggage compartment cover rolls up automatically
in the position page 91, fig. 84 .
– The cover rolls up fully by pressing the cover in the handle area in direction of
arrow .
When the boot lid is opened quickly, the automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage
compartment cover is blocked for a delay time of approx. 2 seconds.
The function of the automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage compartment cover
can be activated/deactivated in the information display* in the menu:
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Autom. blindWARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
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Removing the variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*Fig. 85 Luggage compartment: Remove variab le loading floor / remove carrier railsThe variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier. You can
remove the variable loading floor if necessary.
– Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the safety eyes fig. 85 to the left
by approx. 90°.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.
– Unlock the carrier rails fig. 85 by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes
to the right by approx. 90°.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and
the variable loading floor are correctly atta ched. If this is not the case, there is a
risk of injury for the occupants.
Note
The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up the part with the holder and se cure it by sliding it into the grooves
 fig. 86 .Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
(Combi)IntroductionThe variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
Note
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The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
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The space below the variable loading floo r can be used for stowing objects, for
example the fixing set, the removed foldab le luggage compartment cover, the bicycle
holder etc.
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Fig. 86 Luggage compartment: Dividing
the luggage compartment with variable
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Partially pulling out the variable loading floor*Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: partially pulling out the variable loading floorThe variable loading floor can be partially pulled out over the rear bumper. The vari-
able loading floor which is pulled out in such a way is solely used as a seat, for example
for changing shoes. When pulling out the va riable loading floor, the front edge (close
to the rear seats) is lifted at the same ti me. Thus, small objects can no longer fall into
the space between the luggage compartmen t floor and the variable loading floor.
– Grasp the rear par t of the variable floor at the handle, raise it slightly in direction of arrow fig. 87 and pull it over the bumper in direction of arrow until it
engages in the opening fig. 87 .
– Grasp the part of the floor at the handle, raise it slightly in direction of arrow and push it forwards up to the stop in order to push in the variable loading floor.
Caution
Ensure that the raised front edge of the variable loading floor is not damaged.
Dividing the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Grasp the rear part of the floor at the handle, raise it in direction of arrow
 page 93, fig. 87 and insert the rear edge in one of the openings fig. 88 .
The variable loading floor is secured in the openings against movement.
The variable loading floor can be pulled out some more before dividing the luggage
compartment with the variable loading floor page 93. This enlarges the space
between the rear seats and the separation.
Caution
Ensure that the raised front edge of the variable loading floor is not damaged.
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Fig. 88 Divide the luggage compartment
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Removing and installing the var iable loading floor* (Combi)Fig. 89 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor
Fig. 90 Luggage compartment: remove variable loading floorYou can remove and reinstall the variable loading floor, if necessary.Removing the variable loading floor– Grasp the rear part of the floor at the handle, raise it slightly in direction of arrow
 fig. 89 and pull it over the bumper in direction of arrow until it engages
in the opening fig. 90 .
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving it in direction of arrow
 fig. 89 .
– Press the safety buttons fig. 90 and remove the floor.Installing the variable loading floor– Fold together the floor and place it on the carrier rail. – Push the floor forwards until it engages in the openings
page 94, fig. 90 in the
carrier rails.
– Carefully press on the points of the openings on the f loor unti l it i s hea rd to l ock
in place, if necessary press the safety buttons .
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that it is correctly
attached. If this is not the case, there is a risk of injury for the occupants.Fixing set* (Combi)Fig. 91 Telescopic pole and tensioning strapThe fixing set can be used for dividing the luggage comp artment or for securing the
objects which are being transported.Telescopic pole– Insert the holder for the telescopic pole on the left and right into the openings of the carrier rails.
– Press the top part of the holder in direction of arrow fig. 91 and push it at the
same time in the desired position, arrow .
– Ensure that the holder is correctly interlocked.
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Tensioning strap– Insert the holder of the tensioning strap in to the opening of the left or right carrier
rail.
– Press the holder in direction of arrow fig. 91 and push it at the same time in
the desired position, arrow .
– Ensure that the holder is correctly interlocked.
– Place the object which should be fa stened behind the tensioning strap.
– Press the button on the top side of the holder and tighten the strap.
WARNING
The objects in the luggage compartment must be firmly secured with the fixing
set so that they cannot move freely and uncontrollably in order to prevent
damage to objects or injuries to the occupants.
Note
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Do not use the fixing set fo r securing objects which mi ght damage the fixing set.
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The tensioning strap can also be fully reeled up by pressing the button
 fig. 91 .
Moveable lashing eyes* (Combi)Fig. 92 Moveable lashing eyes
Four moveable lashing eyes, which can be used for example for attaching the fixing
net, are located in the luggage compartment.
– Press the button page 95, fig. 92 and push the lashing eye in the desired
position, arrow .
– Fold up the clamp page 95, fig. 92 and fix, for example, the fixing net.Net partition* (Combi)Use the net partition behind the rear seatsPulling out– Pull the net partition at the bracket fig. 93 out of the housing in direction
of the holders .
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts 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. 93 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up into the housing
slowly and without damage.
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Fig. 93 Pull out the net partition
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