›Press the lever in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 75 and fold back the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow 2.›
Check for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
›
Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
WARNING■ After folding back the seat, the seat belts must be ready for use.■The seat backrests must be securely engaged so that objects from the
boot cannot slip into the passenger compartment on sudden braking – risk
of injury!■
When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely
locked into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking
on the cover of the lever.
Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
84
Storage compartment on the dash panel
84
stowage compartments in the doors
85
Storage compartment in the front centre console
85
Cup holders
85
Cigarette lighter
86
Ashtray
87
12-Volt power outlet
88
Waste container
88
Multimedia holder
89
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
90
storage net in the front centre console
90
Glasses compartment
90
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
91
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
91
Clothes hook
92
Storage pockets on the front seats
92
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
92
Folding table on front seat backrest
93
folding table at the centre backrest
93
Removable through-loading bag
93
AUX, USB and MDI inputs
94
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WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Clothes hook
Fig. 94
Clothes hooks
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors » Fig. 94.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the
items of clothing hung up.■
Do not use hangers to hang up the clothes - there is a risk of limiting the
effectiveness of the head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
Storage pockets on the front seatsFig. 95
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 95 are intended for the storage of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
Fig. 96
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 84 first.
Open/close
›
Pull the top edge and open the compartment in the arrow direction » Fig. 96.
Closing takes place in reverse order.
92Using the system
WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
CAUTION
Before folding forward, the rear centre seat storage compartment must be
closed - there is a risk of damage to the storage compartment.
Folding table on front seat backrest
Fig. 97
Fold down the folding table
Read and observe on page 84 first.
Folding up/folding down
›
Fold the table into the horizontal position by pulling in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 97 .
›
Pushing against the direction of the arrow folds the table back into the verti-
cal position.
The maximum permissible load for the table is 10 kg.
WARNING■ The table must not be in the horizontal position while driving - risk of in-
jury.■
Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holder in the folding table. If the ve-
hicle moves, they may spill – risk of scalding!
■
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.
folding table at the centre backrestFig. 98
Middle seat backrest already fol-
ded forward
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The centre seat back can be used after folding forwards » page 81, Fold seat
backrest forwards and fold down seat completely as an armrest or table
» Fig. 98 with cup holders by folding it forwards » Fig. 80 on page 85 .
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. 99
Securing the removable through-
loading bag
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as a through-load-
ing 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 80, Rear seats .
93Transporting 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 boot lid.
›
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. 99 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 for the transportation of a maximum of
two pairs of skis.
■
Place the skis and sticks in the through-loading bag with the tips facing to
the rear.
AUX, USB and MDI inputsFig. 100
AUX input under the armrest
Fig. 101
Installation locations of the AUX, USB and MDI inputs
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may have AUX- USB- or MDI inputs
for connecting external sources.
The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front centre console
» Fig. 101 -
and is identified with the labelling
and by the symbol
.
The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front centre console
» Fig. 101 -
and is identified with the labelling
on the covering cap.
The AUX input is marked with the labelling
and depending on equipment is
at the locations listed below. ▶ Under the armrest » Fig. 100.
▶ Above the storage box of the front centre console » Fig. 101 –
.
Additional information » Owner´s Manual Infotainment .
94Using the system
Fig. 105
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 95 first.
Tilt and rotate holder
The holder may be tilted 30° in the direction of arrow
1
and rotated through
360° in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 104 .
Adjust holder size
›
Pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of arrow
3
and move part
B
in
direction of arrow
4
to the desired position » Fig. 105.
Luggage compartment and transport of cargo
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
97
Fixing nets
97
Multifunction pocket
98
Foldable hook
98
Fastening bar with sliding hook
98
Flexible storage compartment
99
Floor covering on both sides
99
Luggage compartment cover
99
Net partition
100
Storage compartments
101
Removable storage box
101
Removable light
101
Class N1 vehicles
102When transporting cargo, the following instructions must be adhered to ▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be ad-
justed accordingly.
▶ The cargo should be stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent it from
moving, it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes
or secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are able
to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
▶ Tyre pressure should be adjusted for the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding one of the rear seats forward, care should be taken to en-
sure the safety of passengers transported on the other rear seat.
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■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks, etc., as heavy objects are not sufficiently secured - there is a
risk of injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
■
Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in the
event of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks, etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
96Using the system
Flexible storage compartmentFig. 112
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
The flexible storage compartment can be installed on the right-hand side ofthe boot » Fig. 112.
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
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.
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 flexible storage compartment cannot be installed on vehicles with the var-
iable loading floor.
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.
NoteFor easier turning of the covering, use the loop attached.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 113
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 113 are attached to the boot lid, then opening
the lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter referred to as cover).
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Fold the seat backrests forward a little to make it easier to remove the lug-
gage compartment cover » page 81, inclination of the seat backrest .
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 113 .
›
Place the cover in the horizontal position.
›
Press on the two sides to the underside of the cover in the region of the
studs
C
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
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
onto the side trim panel via pins
C
» Fig. 113 .
›
Press on the two sides to the upper side of the cover in the region of the
studs
C
.
99Transporting and practical equipment
The fixture B must lock into place of the studs C on both sides of the lug-
gage compartment.›
Unhook the straps
A
on both sides of the boot lid.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the cover. This could endanger the vehicle
occupants during sudden braking or vehicle impact.
CAUTION
After removing the cover, store it in such a way that it cannot be damaged or
soiled.
Net partition
Fig. 114
Using the net partition behind the rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Install behind the rear seats
›
Remove the luggage compartment cover » page 99, Luggage compartment
cover .
›
Remove the net partition from the bag.
›
Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
›First insert the rod into the mount B
» Fig. 114 on one side and push it for-
wards. In the same way, insert the cross rod into the mount B on the other
side of the vehicle.›
Hang the carabines
C
at the belt ends into the lashing eyes behind the rear
seats.
›
Pull the belts through the tensioning clasp.
Remove from behind the rear seats
›
Undo the belts on both sides and unhook the carabiners
C
» Fig. 114 .
›
Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side to-
wards the rear.
›
Remove the cross rod from the mounts
B
.
Merge
›
Press the red button of the joint
A
» Fig. 114 .
The joint is undone.
›
Put the net partition folded together in the bag and close it.
›
Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left
and right boot trim panel.
Installing and removing the net partition behind the rear seats with variable
loading floor is carried out in the same way as behind the rear seats without
variable loading floor. Use the lower fixing eyelets on the carrier rails in order
to attach the carabines.
Installing and removing the net partition behind the rear seats is carried out
in the same way as behind the rear seats. Use the fixing eyelets on the rear of
the front seats to attach the carabines. To enlarge the boot, the rear seats can
be removed » page 82.
The opening
D
» Fig. 114 in the net partition is for passing the three-point
seat belt » page 13 through.
100Using the system
CAUTION■For Alcantara ®
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara ®
from bleaching. During ex-
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
tara ®
by covering.
■
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
and on page 157 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers. »
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de-
signed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by
brushing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then
allow the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■
Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.
■
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
■
Always clean the seats from “seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 157 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soapy water.
Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (e.g. acids).
■
The seat belts must be fully dried before being rolled up.
159Care and maintenance