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Removing
Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the release lever up and hold. Lift cover on right side and remove from
retainers.
Stowing in the load
compartment If the load compartment cover is not
used, stow it in the storage in the
vehicle floor.
Open the cover of the storage in front of the tailgate.
Insert the cover with the top side
downwards and with the release lever
to the left into the adapter on the right side of the storage.
Fasten the load compartment cover in
the storage with the Velcro tape.
Installing
Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover in the recess, pull
the release lever up and hold, insert
the right side of the load compartment cover and engage.
Rear floor storage cover Floor cover
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On versions without third seat row,
there are storage boxes under the
floor cover. To open lift up the cover
and fold it upright behind rear seats.
Interior protection mat
Interior protection mat is a covering
and protection feature for the load
compartment to be used when all or
single seats/backrests are folded
down.
By folding and expanding the mat
there are a lot of individual
applications possible.
The interior protection mat is
available in two versions:
■ Standard protection mat covers the
area between tailgate and second
seat row, when third row is
complete or one seat folded down.
■ Flex cover interior protection mat is
double size of standard protection mat, connected by a zipper. It
covers the load compartment fully,
when all or single seats of third and
second row are folded down.Protection mat is longitudinal foldable
in 4 parts (standard) rsp. 8 parts (Flex cover) with a zipper central and
transversely foldable in 4 parts.
Following only a few examples of
using the mats are described.
Before folding and expanding the
mat, all components must be
removed from the side rails and from
the lashing eyes. Lashing eyes must
be in stored position.
Covering the load compartment
between tailgate and second seat row
possible with both Standard
protection mat or Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
Mat is located fourfold flapped behind
the raised up seats of the third row.
■ Fold down third row seats.
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■ Expand the parts of the folded matso, that first part is raised up atsecond row backrest.
■ When folding down second row backrests, the mat expands
automatically and covers the space
between both seat rows.
■ To let one seat in the third row raised up, fold mat in half
lengthways.■ Pull out the mat a little to protect load compartment sill when loadingheavy objects. Raise up the
overlaying part of the mat before
closing the tailgate.
Covering the load compartment up to the backrests of the front seats
only possible with Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
Mat is expanded up to the second row
seats, as described before.■ Fold down second row backrests.
■ Expand the upper parts of the double layer mat, so that the load
compartment is fully covered. The
first part of the mat is now raised up at the backrests of front seats.
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■ Fold the overlaying rear part underthe mat before closing the tailgate.
Covering the load compartment
partially
only possible with Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
e.g. left outer backrest is not folded
down
Mat is expanded up to the second row
seats, as described in first section.
■ Fold down the backrests that shall be covered.
■ Open the zipper behind the raised up backrest.
■ Pull out the mat until the first part is
flat on the load compartment floor.
■ Raise up lengthways the part, that is opened by the zipper, and fold it
to the centre.■ Expand the upper part of double layer mat over the folded backrests.
■ Fold the overlaying rear part under the mat before closing the tailgate.
Doing the same way when one outer and centre backrest are not folded
down.
e. g. only centre backrest is folded
down
Mat is expanded up to the second row
seats, as described in first section.
■ Fold down centre backrest to be covered.
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■ Open the zipper from both sidesbehind the left and right backrest.
■ Pull out the mat until the first part is
flat on the load compartment floor.
■ Raise up lengthways both parts, that are opened by the zipper, and
fold them to the centre.■ Expand now the small upper part of
double layer mat over the centre
backrest.
■ Fold the overlaying rear part under the mat before closing the tailgate.
The following illustrations show some
further examples.Example for long small objects, e.g.
skis.
Example for side cover protection.
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Installation of hooks in the rails
Insert the hook in the desired positionfirst in the upper groove of the rail and
then press in the lower groove. To
remove, first pull out of the upper
groove.
Partitioning net in front of
tailgate
Install directly in front of the tailgate.
Before installation push in the four
end pieces of the net rod by rotating
each end piece anticlockwise.
To install, push the net rods together
and insert into the openings of the
tailgate frame. The longer rod must
be inserted at the top.
To remove, push the net rods
together and remove.
Safety net
The safety net can be installed behind the seats of the second row or the
front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Installation behind second row
seats
■ There are installation openings on both sides in the roof frame above
second row seats: suspend and
engage rod of net at one side,
compress rod and suspend and
engage at the other side.
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Removal
Push button on the tightener to
release the strap on both sides.
Detach hooks from the eyes. Unhook
the safety net rods from the brackets in the roof frame. Roll up the net and
secure with a strap.
Stowing
Open the cover of the storage in the
load compartment floor in front of the
tailgate.
Insert the safety net in the storage
and close cover.
Folding tray
Located in the front seat backrests. Open by pulling upwards until it
engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the
folding tray.
Warning triangle
Stow the warning triangle in the
storage of the load compartment floor
in front of the tailgate.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit and the high
visibility vest under the driver's seat.
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Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 133 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 135.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 133,
3 135.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 135.
Automatic light control 3 133.Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 139.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 140.
Low washer fluid G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 222.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 173.Adaptive cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
Adaptive cruise control 3 176.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 176,
Forward collision alert 3 183.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.