
Fastening strip with moveable hook
Fig. 59 Luggage compartment: Fastening strip with moveable hook/remove hook
A fastening strip is located on both sides of the luggage compartment with two
moveable hooks each, in order to attach small items of luggage, such as bags etc.
⇒ fig. 59 . An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to each hook.
Move the hook into another position
– Fold up the hook in direction of arrow 1
⇒ fig. 59 until an angle of approx. 45°
is reached.
– Move the hook in direction of arrow 2
⇒ fig. 59 into the desired position and
fold down the hook as far as the stop in direction of arrow 3 .
Remove the hook from the fastening strip
– Fold the hook in direction of arrow 4 until it slackens.
Install the hook on the fastening strip
– Position the hook on the fastening strip in the vertical position in direction of
arrow 5 and lightly press it on.
– Fold the hook down in opposite direction of the arrow 4 until it locks fully.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 70. Fixing nets - Net programme
Fig. 60 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double vertical pocket
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
⇒ fig. 60 - left, and double vertical pocket ⇒
fig. 60 - right.
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
● The strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects
of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of
injury and net damage!
● The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it can-
not move during the journey and when braking. CAUTION
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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head re-
straints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 61 Removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must trans-
port bulky goods.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
– Fold the seat backrests a little forward in order to facilitate the removal of the
luggage compartment cover.
– Unhook the support straps 1
⇒ fig. 61 .
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– Pull the luggage compartment cover out of the holders 2 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 2 and hanging the support straps
1 on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat back-
rest. 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
Please ensure that the heating wire of the rear window heater is not damaged as
a result of objects placed in this area. Note
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Static separation net Fig. 62 Use of the static separation net behind the rear seats/behind the front seats
Install the static separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.
Install the static separation net behind the rear seats
–
Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 73.
– 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 B
⇒ fig. 62 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 B .
– Hang the carabines C at the ends of the strap into the fixing eyes behind the
rear or front seats. £ 73
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Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and
then on the other side.
Remove the static separation net behind the rear seats
– Slacken the bands on both sides and take off the carabines C ⇒ fig. 62
.
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts B .
Pack static separation net
– Press the red button of the joint A - 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 carabines to the eyes on the left and
right luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the static separation net behind the rear seats with varia-
ble loading floor ⇒ page 74 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats
without variable loading floor. Use the lower fixing eyes on the carrier rails in or-
der to attach the carabines.
The opening D
⇒ fig. 62 in the separation net is designed to feed through the
three-point seat belt ⇒ page 135.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
Remove variable loading floor Fig. 63 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor/remove The 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 permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75
kg.
Removing the variable loading floor
– You can fold together the loading floor by moving it in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 63
.
– Raise the variable loading floor in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 63
.
– Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow 3 ⇒ fig. 63
.
– Pull the variable loading floor up and out in direction of arrow 4 .
– The installation of the variable loading floor is carried out in the reverse order.
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position
– Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow 1
⇒ fig. 59 .
– Fold up the variable loading floor behind the seat backrests of the rear seats.
– Fold down the hooks in direction of arrow 3 as far as the stop
⇒ fig. 59 .
– Support the variable loading floor on the hooks folded downwards. WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails
and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are
at risk. Note
If the variable loading floor is installed, no flexible storage compartment can be in-
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Remove carrier rails
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Remove carrier rails
– Slacken the check points B
⇒ fig. 64 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key
or a flat screwdriver.
– Grasp the carrier rail A at the position
1 and slacken it by pulling in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
– Grasp the carrier rail A at the position
2 , slacken it by pulling in the direction
of the arrow and take it out.
– The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be removed
in the same way.
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 that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. Variable loading floor with spare wheel
Use variable loading floor
Fig. 65 Luggage compartment: Fold the side parts of the loading floor/example for using the
variable loading floor
The 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 permissible surface load of the variable loading floor is 75
kg.
You can fold down the side parts of the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
in order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage ⇒ fig. 65 . Note
● If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage
compartment can be installed.
● The variable loading floor with spare wheel can be secured in the raised posi-
tion in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel ⇒
page 74,
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position. 75
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Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console Fig. 68 Front centre console: Cup holder
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒ fig. 68 . WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the 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). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spill-
ing e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat uphols-
tery can be damaged. Cup holder in rear centre console Fig. 69 Centre console at rear: Cup
holder
– Press on the panel in the area A
⇒
fig. 69 - the cup holder comes out.
– Pull the cup holder out as far as the stop.
– Adjust the cup holder by moving the locking plate B .
WARNING
● Do not place any hot beverages into the 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). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
● The cup holder in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (other-
wise 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. 77
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Note holder
Fig. 70 Windscreen: Note holder
The parking ticket 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.
Ashtray Front ashtray Fig. 71 Centre console: Front ashtray
Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒ fig. 71 upwards. When removing do not hold the ashtray
at the cover - risk of breakage. Replacing ashtray
–
Insert the ashtray vertically. WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - low centre console Fig. 72 Low centre console: Rear ash-
tray
Opening ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge A and fold it open in the direction
of arrow ⇒ fig. 72.
Removing ashtray
– Grasp the ashtray at the handle B and pull it out in an upward direction.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray into the console 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. 78
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Rear ashtray - high centre console
Fig. 73 High centre console: Rear ash-
tray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area A
⇒ fig. 73.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover B 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 sockets
Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Fig. 74 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 74.
– 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. You should therefore never
leave children unattended in the vehicle. £ 79
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Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side
–
Press the button ⇒ fig. 76 - 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 rea-
sons.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side Fig. 77 Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
– You can switch on the cooling system by pulling the lever in direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 77.
– 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 interi-
or 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. Storage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 78 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment
– Press on the button ⇒ fig. 78 in direction of arrow, the cover then folds up-
wards.
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment. WARNING
● The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
● The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
● Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage com-
partment. 81
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