Storage compartment on the dash panelFig. 75
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 86 first.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 75.
The cover folds in the arrow direction.
Closing
›
Fold back the storage compartment lid in the opposite direction to that of
the arrow » Fig. 75 until it clicks.
Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid.
WARNING■ The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must al-
so 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
compartment.
stowage compartments in the doorsFig. 76
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 76
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle holder with max. 1 liter capacity in the front doors
Storage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle compartment, max. capacity 0.5 l in the rear doors
WARNINGDo not use the storage compartment A » Fig. 76 to store projecting ob-
jects. These could impair the effectiveness of the side airbag.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 77
Non-lockable compartment
Read and observe on page 86 first.
The storage compartment » Fig. 77can be used to store small items.
ABCD87Transporting and practical equipment
Above the storage compartment the input marked with the text
MDI » page 127 input.WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
Cup holders
Fig. 78
Cup holders: in the center console, front / on the folding table in
the center backrest
Fig. 79
Open cup holder in the central console / adjust holder size
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Cup holders » Fig. 78 and » Fig. 79
Cup holder in front centre console
Cup holder on the folding table
Location for opening
ABCCup holder in rear centre console
Fuse plate
Open holder in the rear center console›
Press in the cup holder in area
C
» Fig. 79 .
The holder slides out.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
.
›
Adjust the bracket by sliding the locking plate
E
in the direction of arrow
2
.
Close holder in the rear center console
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 79 .
WARNING■
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.■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.■
Before folding the rear center seat cup holder
D
» Fig. 79 must be closed -
there is risk of damage.
Note
A 1.5 litre bottle (max. capacity) can be stored in the drinks holder D » Fig. 79 .DE88Using the system
Closing›Swivel the lid on the storage box against the direction of the arrow» Fig. 87
until it is heard to lock.WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
spectacles. Otherwise it must be kept closed.
CAUTION
■ Do not place any heat-sensitive objects in the eyeglasses - risk of damage.■The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 88
Open storage compartment / open air supply
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 88 -
.
The cover folds in the arrow direction.
Closing
›
Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
Air supply into the storage compartment
›
Open the air supply by pulling the lever to the stop in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 88 -
.
›
The air supply is closed by the lever being pushed to the stop against the di-
rection of the arrow.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
■ If not using the air feed in the storage compartment we recommend that you
leave the air supply closed.■
A pen holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
Fig. 89
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 86 first.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 89 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Close compartment (opposite to arrow direction)
2
» Fig. 89 until you hear it
click.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons. 93Transporting and practical equipment
Folding table on front seat backrestFig. 92
Fold down the folding table
Read and observe on page 86 first.
Folding up/folding down
›
Fold the table into the horizontal position by pulling in the direction of ar-
row » Fig. 92 .
›
Pushing against the direction of the arrow folds the table back into the verti-
cal position.
WARNING■ The folding table must not be in the horizontal position while driving -
risk of injury.■
Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holder in the folding table - risk of
scalding!
■
Do not use any vessels made of brittle materials (e.g. glass, porcelain) -
risk of injury.
CAUTION
The folding table on the seat backrest of the front passenger seats is designed
to hold smaller objects up to a maximum total weight of 10 kg.folding table at the centre backrestFig. 93
Middle seat backrest already fol-
ded forward
Read and observe on page 86 first.
The centre seat back can be used after folding forwards » page 84, Fold seat
backrest forwards and fold down seat completely as an armrest or ta-
ble » Fig. 93 with cup holders by folding it forwards » Fig. 78 on page 88 .
CAUTION
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods,
then make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can warp the
upholstery or fabric.
Removable through-loading bag
Fig. 94
Securing the removable through-
loading bag
Read and observe on page 86 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to only as a through- loading bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis.
Stowing through-loading bag and skis
›
Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
›
Fold the middle seat backrest forward » page 83, Rear seats .
95Transporting and practical equipment
›Place the empty through-loading bag in the gap between the front and rear
seats in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the boot.›
Open the tailgate.
›
Push the skis into the through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the through-loading bag.
Securing through-loading bag and skis
›
Pull the securing belt with both lock tongues out of the pocket of the
through-loading bag.
›
Insert the lock tongues
A
» Fig. 94 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat
belt
C
, first on the one side and then on the other side.
›
Place the securing belt in the middle of the skis between the heel and the tip
of the bindings and pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt
B
.
WARNING■ After placing the skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the
through-loading bag with the securing belt.■
The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
■
Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip
and the heel element of the binding (see also marking on the through-load-
ing bag).
■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.
CAUTION
■ Never fold and stow the through-loading bag wet - risk of damaging the
through-loading bag.■
The through-loading bag is designed to hold max. two pairs of skis.
■
Place the skis and sticks in the through-loading bag with the tips facing to
the rear.
Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
97
Fixing nets
97
Foldable hook
98
Fastening bar with sliding hook
98
Flexible storage compartment
98
Floor covering on both sides
99Luggage compartment cover99Net partition100
Storage compartments
100
Removable storage box
101
Removable light
101
Class N1 vehicles
102
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing
nets » page 97 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
WARNING■ Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger
of death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of
accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached
to the lashing eyes.
96Using the system
Foldable hookFig. 97
Fold down hooks
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
Foldable hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are pro-
vided for each on both sides of the luggage compartment.
›
Press on the lower portion of the hook
A
and then fold it in direction of the
arrow » Fig. 97 .
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
Fastening bar with sliding hook
Fig. 98
Sliding hook on the mounting bar / removing hook
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
A fastening bar 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. .
Moving the hook›Fold up the hook in direction of arrow 1 » Fig. 98 until an angle of approx.
45° is reached.›
Move the hook in the direction of the arrow
2
into the desired position and
fold down the hook as far as the stop in direction of arrow
3
.
Removing the hook
The hook can be removed only in the rear region of the attachment bar.
›
Fold the hook in the direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 98 until it slackens.
›
Remove the hook in the direction of the arrow
5
.
Installing the hook
›
Position the hook on the fastening strip in a vertical position in direction of
arrow
5
» Fig. 98 and lightly press it on.
›
Fold the hook down in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
until it locks
fully.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of each hook is 7.5 kg.
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 99
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
The flexible storage compartment can be installed on the right-hand side of the boot » Fig. 99.
Fitting
›
Place both ends of the storage compartment into the openings on the right
side panel of the luggage compartment.
›
Push the storage compartment down to lock it.
98Using the system
Removing›Grasp the storage compartment on the two upper corners.›
Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
›
Remove the storage compartment by pulling towards you.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Note
The flexible storage compartment cannot be installed on vehicles with the var-
iable loading floor » page 102.
Floor covering on both sides
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
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.
Note
For easier turning of the covering, use the loop attached.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 100
Secure luggage compartment cover
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Fold the seat backrests a little forward to make it easier to remove the lug-
gage compartment cover » page 83, inclination of the seat backrest .
›
Unhook the support straps
A
» Fig. 100 from the luggage compartment.
›
Place the cover in the horizontal position.
›
Pull the luggage compartment cover to the rear from the bolts
C
or pat on
the bottom of the cover in the area of the
C
bolts.
›
Fold the slackened front part of the boot cover over the head restraints of
the rear seats.
›
Slightly tilt the boot cover and remove it to the rear.
Fitting
›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
Position the mounts on the cover
B
» Fig. 100 onto the side trim panel via
bolts
C
.
›
Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the
area between the bolts.
›
Hook the support straps
A
onto the tailgate.
WARNINGDo not place objects on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be en-
dangered if there is sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
CAUTION
After removing the luggage compartment cover, store it in such a way that it
cannot be damaged or soiled.
Note
If the support straps A » Fig. 100 are attached to the boot, then the boot cov-
er will rise as well when the luggage compartment is opened.99Transporting and practical equipment
Class N1 vehiclesRead and observe
and on page 96 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Removing and inserting the variable loading floor
102
Securing the loading floor in the raised position
102
Removing and refitting carrier rails
103
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
103
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an
even boot floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Note
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects.Removing and inserting the variable loading floorFig. 105
Fold up / removal variable loading floor
Read and observe
on page 102 first.
›
Fold the variable loading floor together using the handle
A
and fold in the
direction of
1
» Fig. 105 .
›
Fold up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
4
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Securing the loading floor in the raised position
Fig. 106
Secured loading floor in the
raised position
Read and observe on page 102 first.
›
Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 98 on
page 98 .
›
Fold up the variable loading floor behind the rear back backrests.
102Using the system