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Use the short accessory mounting
bracket to attach the third bicycle.
The bracket must be fixed
between the frames of the second and third bicycle.
6. Additionally secure both bicycle wheels of the third bicycle to the
wheel recesses using the
tensioning straps.
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle,
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded
backwards to gain access to the load compartment.
■ Without attached adapter:
Push the lever ( 1) to disengage and
hold.
Pull the rack ( 2) backwards to fold
the rear carrier system.
■ With attached adapter:9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame ( 1) of rearmost bicycle
with one hand and pull the loop ( 2)
to disengage.
Hold rearmost bicycle with both
hands and fold the rear carrier
system backwards.
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To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing the bicycle on the rear carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold.
4. Lift the adapter ( 2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Swivel clamp sidewards ( 1) and pull
out locking pin. Remove upper part of rack ( 2).
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Reinstall rack (1). Insert locking pin
and swivel clamp sidewards ( 2).
Arrange mounting brackets as shown
in the illustration.
Swivel handle ( 1) sidewards to
disengage and lift the rack ( 2).
Fold the rack backwards, then push
forwards until it stops ( 1).
Press the rack down at the rear ( 2).
Fold in wheel recess
Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap.
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system
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Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go. Fasten strap.
Fold in tail lamps
Remove both screws. Pull tail lamps
out of the retainer and swivel them
forwards.
Push the tail lamps into the retainer
and reinstall screws to fix the lamps
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
Load compartment extensionCaution
First turn down the rear seat
cushion before folding the rear
seat backrest.
Disregard may lead to damage to
the rear seat.
1. Push head restraints down by pressing the catch.
Notice
To ensure enough room for rear seat
cushion operation, slide the front
seat forward and move the front seat backrest upright.
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2. Pull the strap under the seatcushion and turn down the seat
cushion.
3. Pull the release lever on top of the
rear backrest.
4. Fold the backrest forward and down.
5.Put the seat belts for the outboard
seats into the belt guides.
To return the backrest to the original
position, pull out the seat belt from the
belt guides and lift backrest up.
Push backrest firmly into place.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Make sure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, let the belt go back all the
way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, turn down
the seat cushion and try again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the
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seat belt buckle straps are not twisted
or caught under the seat cushion,
then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.Caution
When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.
Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their proper position.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards.
Attach retaining straps to tailgate.
Rear floor storage cover
Rear floor cover
Grasp the handle and lift the cover.
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Mount the cover to the hook at the
sidewall.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Warning triangle
Stow the warning triangle below the
floor cover in the load compartment. Secure it by the strap.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit in the storage
compartment at the left sidewall of the load compartment.
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The roof rack has side rails attached
to the roof.
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Ensure
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 69.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of
the 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 load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of 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.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 vehicle.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 195) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, 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),