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16. Lift up the tension bow (2) of the
soft top on both sides. Raise up
soft top lid by pushing slowly
approx. to the half raised position and then let it slide into the closed
position.
17. Lower the tension bow ( 2) of the
soft top.
Notice
In this position, the vehicle can be
driven to a workshop for soft top overhaul. The soft top is not
completely waterproof and not
latched at the rear.
To latch the soft top completely,
execute the following step.18. Push down firmly each side of the
tension bow. Simultaneously pull
the string with a screwdriver cross in the loop slowly and continuous
to the front. Possibly support
yourself on the door frame with
the other hand. Execute this on
both sides to latch the soft top at
the rear.
After the last step, the boot lid can be opened again. Allow the strings to beremoved by your workshop.
The soft top may not be opened with
fixed strings.
Wind deflector
There are two wind deflectors located in a bag behind the rear seat
backrests. Fold down the rear
backrests 3 72, open the Velcro
fasteners and move out the bag from
the recess.
■ The small wind deflector can be placed between the rear head
restraints.
■ The big wind deflector can be placed behind the front seats.
Do not place any objects on the wind
deflector.
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■ With the hinges behind the frontseats insert the right side locking
pins in the recesses of the right side
trim near the rear seat. Fold the
deflector a little at the centre and
insert the left side locking pins in the
recesses of the left side trim. Make sure that all pins are properly
engaged. Push down the deflector
at the centre.■ Fold up the upper part to vertical position.
The rear seats cannot be occupied
when the big wind deflector is
mounted.
The vertical part of the deflector can
be folded down when not used.
Wind deflector may remain mounted
when the soft top is closed.
For removing fold down vertical part
of the deflector. Lift up the deflector at
the centre a little and remove it from
the recesses on both sides.
Stowing the wind deflector
To stow the deflector, move in the rear locking pins by pushing back and turning the pins into the brackets.Push back the sliders of the front
locking pins until they engage. Swing
in the deflector and stow it in the bag.
Fold down the rear backrests. Align
the hard cover of the bag to the load
compartment. Position the bag from
the bottom up at the lateral guide in
the recess of the upper frame. Fix the
bag with the Velcro fastener at the
lashing eyes on both sides. Raise
rear backrests.
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50Seats, restraints
Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Seat folding
9 Warning
Passengers on rear seats should
take care not to be trapped by the
adjustment mechanism when the
seat moves back to its original
position.
Caution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Seat folding on manual
operated seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards, then slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating any lever.
Ensure backrest engages.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
When fully engaged the seat will be in
original position again.
Do not operate backrest inclination
lever while backrest is folded forward.
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Seat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards or
downwards slightly 3 51, or set
head restraint to lowest position
3 45.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forwards or
rearwards, it is immediately stopped
and moved in the opposite direction.
Notice
Do not sit on the seat while seat is
moving.
Power disconnection
If seat remains in forward position
with opened door for more than
10 minutes, power adjustment is
disconnected. In this event, close and
open the door or switch on ignition
and operate power adjustment again.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise adjustment
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68Seats, restraintsISOFIX child restraint
systems Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL 3 65.
Remove wind deflector 3 41 before
mounting a child restraint system and remove rear head restraint if required
3 65.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a logo ISOFIX on the
backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes
The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the backside of the rear backrests.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes on the
backside of the rear seats. Folding
rear backrests 3 72.
Remove wind deflector 3 41 before
mounting a child restraint system and remove rear head restraint if required
3 65.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 65.
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70StorageCupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console.
Slide cover backwards. Bottles can
be stowed after folding up the
intermediate shelf 3 71.
Additional cupholders are located
between the rear seats.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
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72StorageLoad compartmentLoad compartment extension
Folding load compartment partition
To enlarge the load compartment
when the soft top is closed, the load
compartment partition can be folded
in.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Open the boot lid 3 25.
■ To fold in, push the load
compartment partition at the loop
area upwards to the inside.
■ To fold out the load compartment partition, pull the strap downwardsto the rear. The pass-through flap
must be closed in vertical position
by the Velcro fasteners.
During soft top operation or when it is opened, the load compartment
partition must be folded out.A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the load
compartment partition is not folded
out fully, including the pass-through
flap behind the rear seats, when actuating the switch to open the soft
top.
Folding rear backrests
To enlarge load compartment further
or to gain access to the wind deflector
bag, both rear backrests can be
folded down.
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Storage739Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
■ Remove big wind deflector if installed 3 41.
■ Press the catches and push down the head restraints 3 45.
■ Pull the release switch p on one or
both sides of the load
compartment, to fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
■ To fold up, raise the backrest and guide it into an upright position until
it engages audibly.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.
Pass-through flap behind rear seats
For transporting long objects in the
load compartment, a pass-through
flap between load compartment and
vehicle interior can be opened:
■ Remove the installed big wind deflector or the bag with the stowed
wind deflectors behind the rear seats 3 41.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Push the load compartment partition at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 72.