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The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must trans-
port bulky goods.
–
Unhook the support straps 1 ⇒ fig. 47.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders 2 by knocking
lightly on the bottom side of the cover in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel and
position the mounts on the cover 3 above the holders
2 at the side trim
panel.
– Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the area
between the holders.
– Attach the support straps 1 on the boot lid.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something. CAUTION
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment cov-
er or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. Therefore,
check the following before closing:
● The mounts of the cover 3 must be interlocked on the holders of the side
trim panel 2 .
● The items which are transported must not exceed the level of the luggage
compartment cover.
● The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
● There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
seat backrest.
● Please ensure that the heating wire of the rear window heater is not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area. Note
● When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that ob-
jects placed in this area can slip forward! Further positions of the luggage compartment cover You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head re-
straints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 48 Luggage compartment cover in the lower position/stowed behind the rear seats
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the
supporting elements
⇒ fig. 48 - left.
The luggage compartment cover can also be stowed behind the rear seats
⇒ fig. 48 - right. CAUTION
In this position, the luggage compartment cover is designed for storing small ob-
jects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight. 
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi) Fig. 49 Luggage compartment: foldable luggage compartment cover/removing foldable lug-
gage compartment cover
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Pulling out
–
Open the right rear door.
– Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards, which makes it possible to
clear the access for unrolling the rear bulkhead.
– Pull the rear bulkhead at the bracket A out of the housing
B in direction of
the holders C .
⇒  fig. 53
– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts C .
– Insert the other end of the cross rod by pressing into the second mount.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest ⇒  .
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 mount C ⇒ fig. 53.
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into the housing B .
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the foldable
luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 59. WARNING
● Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely interlocked in
position when the vehicle is fitted with three-point safety belts for the middle
rear seat. It is only then that the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its
function.
● First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts Cin the front position!
●
If the rear bulkhead is located behind the rear seats, then always make
sure that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked
. Use the luggage net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 54 Pull out the rear bulkhead/roll up
Pulling out
–
Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats forward.
– Pull the luggage net partition at the bracket A out of the housing
B ⇒
 fig. 54 .
– First of all insert the cross rod into the mount C on one side.
– Insert into the mount on the other side the second end of the cross rod.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
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 mount C ⇒ fig. 54
.
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into the housing B .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position. WARNING
First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts C in
the front position! 62
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Removing and installing the luggage net partition housing
Fig. 55 Rear seats: Luggage net parti-
tion housing
Removing
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats forward.
First the right then the left backrest.
– Push the rear bulkhead A ⇒ fig. 55
in the direction of arrow 1 and take it out
of the mounts of the rear seat backrests on the right in the direction of arrow 2 .
Install
– Position the luggage net partition housing into the mounts in the rear seat
backrests.
– Push the luggage net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow 1as far as the stop.
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position. Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment
Install cross member Fig. 56 Install cross member
– Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒ 
page 59; if necessary we recom-
mend you remove the rear bulkhead ⇒ page 63.
– Take the head restraints out of the rear seat backrests and fold the rear seats
in order to extend the luggage compartment as desired.
– Release the fixtures B at the ends of the cross member by fully loosening and
slightly pulling up the securing screws C . The fixtures open when they are
not already opened.
– Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto the right
(in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part A onto the left
lashing eye.
– Press the fixtures B on both sides of the cross member until they lock in
place and tighten the securing screws C .
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it. WARNING
When transporting bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety of
passengers . 63
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Cigarette lighters and power sockets
Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Fig. 65 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 65.
– 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.
● The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should never
leave children unattended in the vehicle! CAUTION
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging 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 169, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts . 
Power socket in the luggage compartment Fig. 66 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒ 
fig. 66 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be dis-
charged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒ page 68, Cigarette lighter

.
Further information ⇒ page 169, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts. 
Storage compartments Overview You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
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Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 76 Flexible storage compartment
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage com-
partment.
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.
– Take it out by pulling towards the middle of the vehicle.
Install
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the
right side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push it downwards until
it locks. CAUTION
The flexible storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 8
kg. in weight. Note
If the variable loading floor is installed in the luggage compartment ⇒  page 60, no
flexible storage box can be installed. 
Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located 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 items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● The maximum permissible 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. 72
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Heating and air conditioning system
Introduction
Description and information The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat out-
put only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If 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 particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the cool-
ing effect - air-conditoining system
⇒ page 78, Climatronic ⇒
 page 81.
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 below 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 win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how
to correctly operate the 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 at-
tention 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
compartment.
● 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 in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys- tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-
ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
●
Please refer to the information regarding the recirculated air mode for heating
⇒  page 75

and/or for air-conditioning system ⇒ page 78 or Climatronic
⇒  page 81.
● To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block up the air outlet vents with any objects. 
Using the air conditioning system economically The compressor on the air conditioning system 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 inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-
low 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. 
Operational problems If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
●
The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary ⇒ page 182.
● The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒ page 11.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling ca-
pacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.  73
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The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
Note
If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air is
used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can
lead to restriction of the heating comfort. 
Set heating Recommended basic settings of heating controls for:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Button
1 Air outlet vents 4
A B C
Defrosting the windscreen and side
windows To the right up to the
stop 3
 Do not switch on Open and align with the side win-
dowFree windscreen and side windows
from mist
Desired temperature 2 or 3

  Do not switch on Open and align with the side win-
dowThe fastest heating To the right up to the
stop 3
 Briefly switched on Opening
Comfortable heating Desired temperature 2 or 3
   Do not switch on Opening
Fresh air mode - ventilation To the left up to the
stop Desired position
 Do not switch on Opening
Note
● Controls A ,
B ,
C and the button
1 ⇒ fig. 78
.
● Air outlet vents 4 ⇒  fig. 77 .
● We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 ⇒ fig. 77 in the opened
position. 
Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehi-
cle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traf-
fic jam. Switching recirculated air mode on
–
Press the button 
1 ⇒ fig. 78
the warning light lights up in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press again the button 
1 , the warning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-
trol C is in position  ⇒
 fig. 78
. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing pushbutton  .
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WARNING
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 atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident in-
creases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin mist-
ing up. 
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) Description The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating sys-
tem. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at
any season of the year.
Description of the air conditioning system
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch AC ⇒ fig. 79
E is pressed and
the following conditions are met:
● engine running,
● outside temperature above approx. +2 °C and
● blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example
when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons. Note
● We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a spe-
cialist garage once every year. Using the system
Fig. 79 The air conditioning system:
Control elements
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial A ⇒
 fig. 79 to the right in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
– Turn the control dial A to the left in order to increase the temperature.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch B into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch
the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch B into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button 
D - recirculated
air mode ⇒ page 78.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow using control C .
switching cooling on and off
– Press the button AC
E ⇒
 fig. 79
. The warning light lights up in the button.
– When you again press the switch AC , the cooling system is switched off. The
warning light in the button goes out. £76
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