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Fastening elementsFig. 68 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and fastening elements / attachment points and
fastening stripFixing eyes and fastening elements fig. 68 or fixing eyes and a fastening strip* are
fitted on both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 68 - right.
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. 68 .
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. 69 .
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. 70 Luggage compartment: Fastening strip with moveable hook / remove hookA 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. 70 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 7. 5 kg can be attached to each hook.
Fig. 69 Luggage compartment: folding
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– 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.
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.
Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.Separation net*Fig. 73 Use of the separation net behind the rear seats / behind the front seats
Install the separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.Installing 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 fig. 73 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 .
– 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.Removing the separation net behind the rear seats– Slacken the bands on both side s and take off the carabines fig. 73 .
– 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 .Packing separation net– Press the red button of the joint - so that it releases.
– Put the separation net folded together in the bag and close it.
– Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic ca rabines to the eyes on the left and right
luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the separation net be hind the rear seats with variable loading
floor* page 82 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats without variable
loading floor. Use the lower fixing eyes on th e carrier rails in order to attach the carab-
ines.
The opening fig. 73 in the separation net is designed to feed through the three-
point seat belt page 144.
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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 the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and
the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherw ise the occupants are at
risk.Variable loading floor* with spare wheel*Use variable loading floorFig. 76 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 vari able loading floor in direction of arrow in
order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage fig. 76 .
Note
If the variable loading floor with spare wh eel* is installed, no flexible storage
compartment 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”.
Removeable storage boxThe storage box is housed under the variab le loading floor. If necessary, you can
remove it.
There is a space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage box page 223.
WARNING
The removeable storage box must be lo cated under the variable loading floor
for the safe use of the variable loading floor.
Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: Storage
box
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Cup holderCup holder in front centre consoleYou can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses fig. 79 .
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 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. 80 - 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 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
The cup holder in the rear part of the cent re console must be closed (otherwise it
could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
Fig. 79 Front centre console: Cup holder
Fig. 80 Centre console at rear: Cup
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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. 84 .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. 85 .
– 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. 84 High centre console: Rear ashtray
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Fig. 85 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. 87 - 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. 88 .
– Switch off the cooling system by inserting the lever.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled
air to flow into the storage compartment.
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.
Fig. 87 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side
Fig. 88 Storage compartment: Using
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WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spec-
tacles and otherwise must be kept closed.
Caution
On vehicles which are fitted with an anti -theft alarm system*, the opened storage
compartment reduces the effectiveness of the sensors for the interior monitor*.Storage compartment in the front and rear doorsA bottle holder is located in the area fig. 92 of the storage compartment for the
front and rear doors.
WARNING
Use the area fig. 92 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. 93 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.Front seat armrest with storage compartment*Fig. 94 Armrest: Storage compartment / cooling of storage compartmentThe armrest is adjustable for height and length.Opening storage compartment– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow fig. 94 .
Fig. 92 Storage compartment in the
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Fig. 93 Front passenger seat: Storage
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Storage compartments in the luggage compartment*Fig. 96 Luggage compartment: Storage compartmentsStorage compartments are located on bo th sides of the luggage compartment.
The removeable storage compartment fig. 96 on the left side is suitable for
stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
The storage compartment fig. 96 on the right side is suitable for stowing small
objects weighing up to 0.5 kg.Flexible storage compartment*A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage compart-
ment. The flexible storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 8
kg. in weight.
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 compartmen t and push it downwards until it locks.Clothes hooksThe clothes hooks are located on the middle pi llar 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-edged 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*.
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Fig. 97 Flexible storage compartment
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