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Keys, doors and windows29DoorsSliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied.
Pull the interior handle towards the
rear to unlock and open.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Rear doors
To open the left-hand rear door, pull
the outside handle. The door is
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The right-hand rear door is released
using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
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58Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Front seats - Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat 1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXUXXUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XUXXU
1=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40. Slide seat as far back as possible. Set seat height to
highest position. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment 3 42.
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Front seats - Combi, Bus, Crew Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 2XXU2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XXXXX
1=If adjustable, slide seat as far back as possible and set seat height to highest position. Maximum backrest rake is
25°. Seat adjustment 3 42.2=Rear-facing child restraints only for this weight and age class.
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60Seats, restraints
Rear seats - Combi, Bus, Crew VanWeight and age class2nd row seats13rd row seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
UU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsU 2U2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U 2U2
1=If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install particular child restraint systems on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 42.U=Suitable for universal category restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction with three-point
seat belt.X=Seat position not suitable for children in this weight and age class.
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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize
classFixtureFront seats2nd row seats 13rd row
seatsCentreOutervehicles with single
passenger seatvehicles with
double passenger
seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XXILILXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XXILILXDISO/R2XXILXXCISO/R3XXILXXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XXILXXCISO/R3XXILXXBISO/F2XXIL, IUF 2IL, IUF2XB1ISO/F2XXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XAISO/F3XXIL, IUF 2IL, IUF2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF 2X
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62Seats, restraints
1=If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install a child restraint system on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 42.IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.IL=Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A - ISO/F3=Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B - ISO/F2=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 - ISO/F2X=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C - ISO/R3=Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D - ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E - ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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66Storage
To enable long items to be stored
under the rear seats, the lower trim
flaps can be released. Tilt front flap
inwards and pull the tab behind the
seat to open the rear flap.
Overcab storage
The total weight in this compartment
must not exceed 35 kg.
Load compartment
Load compartment cover Rear parcel shelf
The rear parcel shelf may consist of
two parts - a left part and right part.
The right part can be folded onto the
left part, allowing for greater flexibility in the load compartment.
The maximum load permissible is
50 kg.
Do not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
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Storage69Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Further information 3 69.Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenlydistributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 67.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the instrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.■ Do not drive with an open load compartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated correctly if the doors are closed.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 169) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the EC kerb weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).