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Or: pull the respective lever inside the cargo
area.
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Loading position
Note Rear seats in the loading position
Do not fold the rear seats down when in
the loading position, as this would result in a
safety risk. Place the rear seat backrest in the
original position before folding the seat
down.◀
The concept To expand the cargo area, the rear seat back‐
rest can be moved into a vertical position.
The sides can be folded down separately to
various angles of inclination.
Placing the rear seat backrest in the
upright position
Pull the lever and hold it, arrow. Adjust the
backrest angle.
Reset to standard position
Pull the lever and hold it, arrow. Fold the back‐
rest all the way back and let it engage.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐
neuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 163.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 162.▷Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 163.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 163.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 163.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
console, refer to page 164.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
armrest, refer to page 163.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
The net in the glove compartment is provided
for stowing the storage tray for the cupholder,
refer to page 164.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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LockingAfter the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold up the cover.
Front storage compartment
Raise the lid to open it.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection for an external audio
device
.
Description, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Rear The rear center armrest contains a storage
compartment.
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