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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
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!
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
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Fig. 83 Removing the luggage compart-
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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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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
Do not use the fixing set fo r securing objects which mi ght damage the fixing set.
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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If you wish to use the entire luggage co mpartment, you can remove the foldable
luggage compartment cover page 91, fig. 84 .
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 seatsPulling out– Fold the rear seats forwards (see Owner's Manual).
– Pull the net partiton at the bracket fig. 94 out of the housing .
– 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 th e one side then on the other side and take
the cross rod out of the mounts fig. 94 .
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up into the housing
slowly and without damage.
– 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 can slide forwards 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!
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.
Removing and installing net partition housingRemoving– Fold the rear seats forwards (see Owner's Manual).
– Open the right rear door.
– Push the net partition housing fig. 95 in the direction of arrow and take it
out of the mount of the rear seats in the direction of arrow .Installing– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests.
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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 the button of the lighter fig. 101 or page 99, fig. 100.
– 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 ligh ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
The cigarette lighter and the power socket 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 avoid damagi ng 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 234.
Power socket in the luggage compartmentFig. 102 Luggage compartment: Power socket / luggage compartment: Power socket (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 102 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the co nnection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake 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 100.
Further information page 234.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
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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*.
Side compartments*Fig. 116 Luggage compartment: Side compartment - left / right.– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of arrow
fig. 116 .
On some vehicles the battery is located in the left compartment page 222. This
compartment is marked by the symbol
and can be opened by turning the locks e.g
with a coin or using a flat screwdriver.
In the right compartment fig. 116 is located the CD changer*, the TV tuner* and the
first-aid box.
Lockable side compartment* (Combi)Fig. 117 Luggage compartment: Lockable side compartment– Open the compartment by pulling at the handle in direction of arrow fig. 117 .
The CD changer*, the TV Tuner* are housed in this compartment.
You can also house the first-aid box * and the warning triangle* in this compartment.Non-lockable side compartment (Combi)The cover of the side compartment can be removed and thus the luggage compart-
ment can be enlarged.
– Grasp the cover on the top part and carefully remove it in direction of arrow fig. 118 .
WARNING (continued)
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Air conditioning systemIntroductionDescription and informationIf the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the
windows misting up during th e cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the c oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculat ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect - Climatic page 113, Climatronic page 116.
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 be low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
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 accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Note
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minu tes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
Please refer to the information regarding the recirculated air mode for Climatic
page 113 or for Climatronic page 116.
Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air conditioning syst em uses power from the engine when in
cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior
has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the
heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling
system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
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