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Storage63StorageStorage compartments................63
Load compartment .......................76
Roof rack system .........................91
Loading information .....................92Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
In the instrument panel in front of the
Info-Display is a storage
compartment. Push to open the lid.
Glovebox
There are two gloveboxes on the
passenger side.
To open the upper glovebox, press
button on the left side in the open
storage.
To open the lower glovebox, pull the
handle.
The gloveboxes should be closed
whilst driving.
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64StorageCupholders
Front cupholder
Cupholders are located in the centre
console between the front seats.
Slidable cupholder in
FlexConsole armrest
The cupholder can be moved in guide rails in the FlexConsole armrest or
completely removed.
Push the handle in front of cupholder
to slide.
Armrest 3 42.
Remove cupholder
Pull the handle in front of cupholder
and remove it vertically out of the
console.
Installation in reverse order.
Notice
Install the cupholder in the direction as shown in the illustration.
Otherwise the cupholder may not engage properly.
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Rear cupholder
Additional cupholder are located
between the seats in the third row.
Bottleholder
The door pockets of front and rear
doors are designed to carry bottles.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
Door panel storage On front door trim there are small
pockets for e. g. mobile phones.
Overhead console
Press button to open storage box.
The box may be loaded with max.
0.2 kg.
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66StorageUnderseat storage
Storage box
There is a storage box under the
passenger's seat. Slide the rollo to
open or close the box. Maximum load: 1.5 kg.
Underseat drawer
Press button in the recess and pull out
drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To
close, push in and engage.
Armrest storage
Storage in base armrest
The armrest console contains a
storage compartment. To open, slide armrest forwards.
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Storage in FlexConsole armrest
Press button to open storage
compartment in the armrest.
Behind the armrest there is another
storage compartment. Slide the lid to
open.
Centre console storage
Centre console
The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Slide cover backwards to open.
Rear console
At the rear side of the FlexConsole
there is a storage drawer. Pull out to
open.
Caution
Do not use for ashes or for other
glowing items.
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68StorageRear carrier systemRear carrier system for four
bicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows two bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is
possible to attach two further bicycles
on an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 80 kg with attached adapter and 60 kg without attached adapter.The maximum load per bicycle on the
pull-out carrier is 30 kg. This allows
the attachment of electrically-
powered bicycles to the pull-out
carrier. The maximum load per
bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not
possible.
If not in use, the rear carrier system
must be slid back into the vehicle
floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
If the rear carrier system is
extended and the vehicle is fully loaded, the chassis clearance will
be reduced.
Drive carefully whenever the road has a steep inclination or when
driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
Caution
Consult your bicycle dealer before
attaching bicycles with carbon
frames. The bicycles might get
damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.
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Pull release lever up. The rear carriersystem disengages and travels
quickly out of the rear bumper.
Completely pull out the rear carrier
system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again.
9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the system back. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Unfold number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it backwards.
Fold out tail lamps
Fold out both tail lamps.
Lock the rear carrier system
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Swivel both clamping levers sideways
as far as they will go.
Otherwise safe functionality is not
guaranteed.
Fold out wheel recesses
Fold out both wheel recesses.
Assembling the bicycle rack
Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it
backwards.
Fold up the rack (2).
Push down the rack (1) and swivel
handle (2) backwards to engage.
Attaching the first bicycle