NoteThe flexible storage compartment cannot be installed on vehicles with the varia-
ble loading floor » page 70.
Meshed pocket for storage (Rapid Spaceback)
Fig. 68
Meshed pocket for storage
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
The meshed pocket for storage is located on the right-hand side of the
boot » Fig. 68 .
CAUTION
The meshed pocket for storage is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5
kg. in weight in total.
Double-sided floor covering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 64.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment.
One side of the double-sided floor covering is made of fabric, the other side is
washable (easy to maintain).
The washable side is used to transport wet or dirty items.
CAUTIONThe two-sided floor covering can only be installed in the luggage compartment of vehicles with the variable loading floor when the variable load floor is in the up-
per position » page 711)
.
Note
For easier turning of the covering, use the loop attached.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Rapid Spaceback)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting in the upper position
71
Setting in the lower position
72
Removing/inserting
72
Folding up/down
73
“Parking position”
73
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
The variable loading floor can be set to the upper or lower position. For easier handling of the spare tire, for example, the variable loading floor can be
set to two positions » page 73, Folding up/down and » page 73 , “Parking posi-
tion” .
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. For the trans-
port of heavy loads, adjust the variable loading floor to the lower position or re-
move it from the vehicle.1)
Applies to Rapid Spaceback.
70Using the system
Full wheel trimFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 175.
Extracting
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off the
wheel trim.
Installing
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks cor- rectly in place.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. Avoid
heavy impacts when the trim has not yet been inserted into the wheel rim. This
could cause damage to the guide and centring elements of the trim.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the valve
area » page 186 , Securing wheels against theft .
■
If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 145
Remove the capFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 175.
Extracting
›
Push the extraction pliers » page 183 sufficiently far onto the cap until the in-
ner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap » Fig. 145.
›
Remove the cap.
Installing
›
Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the stor-
age space for the spare wheel.
Wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 175.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and dome
shape. This is a prerequisite for ensuring that wheels are attached correctly.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
181
Snow chains
181
180General Maintenance
