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IL=suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories. The
ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF=suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3=forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB – ISO/F2=forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB1 – ISO/F2X=forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgC – ISO/R3=rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kgD – ISO/R2=rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kgE – ISO/R1=rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg
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58Seats, 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.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes
Depending on country specific
equipment, the vehicle might have
two or three fastening eyes.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
On Saloon version, open the flap of
the required fastening eye on the
placement area behind the head restraints, marked by the child seat
symbol.
On Hatchback and Sports Tourer,
fastening eyes are on the backside of
rear seats.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
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82Storage
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the
corresponding belt guides.
The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides near the release lever are no longer
visible.
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.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension,
Sports tourer
Folding down rear backrests ■ Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
■ Press and hold the catch to push the head restraints down 3 37.
■ Fold up the rear armrest.
■ Guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the
backrests, pull the seat belts along
with them.
■ Pull the release lever on one or both
sides and fold down the backrests
onto the seat cushion.
Electric seat folding
On vehicles with electric seat folding,
the rear seats can also be folded from the load compartment.
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■ Pull switch on left or right sidewallof the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear seat.
9 Warning
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.
If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear door, take the seat belt out of
the seat backrest guide and put it
behind the retainer (as shown in the illustration).
■ To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the
corresponding belt guides.The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides
near the release lever are no longer
visible.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
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Lowering
To lower the cover, pull the strap
backwards and push down the front centre of the cover at the same time.
Caution
Do not lower the height adjustable
cover to position 1 in vehicles
equipped with subwoofer. The
subwoofer could be damaged.
Notice ■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the
space between the rear floor
cover and the height adjustable
cover can be used as a stowage
compartment.
■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with thestrap when it is mounted in
position 1 or 2.
■ If mounted in position 2, an almost
completely flat load bay is created
if the rear seat backrests are
folded forwards.
■ Opening the side covers (e.g. when exchanging the rear light
bulbs) is only possible with the
height adjustable cover mounted
in position 1 or 2.Caution
The height adjustable cover is
able to withstand a load of no more
than 100 kg.
Rear floor cover, Sports tourer
Lift the rear floor cover by pulling the
handle. Fold and place the cover
behind the rear seats.
The storage compartment below the rear floor cover can be divided by a
bar.
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Service box
Install two hooks in the upper rail.
Insert the upper brackets of the box
from above into the hooks.
Alternatively install both hooks in the
lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets
of the box from above into the lower
hooks.
Strap set
Insert the adapters of the strap set in
a rail. Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
The strap set has two locks to open. The belt can be tightened.
Safety net
The safety net is available on the
Sports tourer and can be installed
behind the rear seats or, if the rear
seat backrests are folded and the
seat cushions raised, behind the front seats.
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Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Installation
Behind the rear seats
Attach lower hook with opening facing
backward to eye in the right and left
of the floor. Adjust strap length on
safety net by attaching the upper
hook to the eyes of the strap. Keep
strap under tension while proceeding
with installation of rod.
Behind the front seats
Attach strap to eyes underneath the
rear seat cushion.
Fold backrests forward.
To get a flat load bay, first fold seat cushion before attaching the safety
net. Move front seats forward to ease
tension if necessary.
Installation of the rod
There are two installation openings in the roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other
side.
Load compartment 3 81.
Removal Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Detach
straps from the eyes. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.
The removed safety net can be stored under the rear floor cover 3 88.
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Sports tourer with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Ensure
that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at
the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 90.
Attach the height adjustable cover
in the lowest position (1) 3 88.
■ Use the four hooks at the sidewalls
of the load compartment for
hanging up carrier bags. Maximum
load: 5 kg per hook.
■ Sports tourer: Use the hooks at the
sidewalls of the load compartment
for hanging up carrier bags. Press
to fold out the hook.
■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.