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Seats, restraints631:If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not beenough clearance to install a child restraint system on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2:Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 41 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 43.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.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.
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 kg.B - ISO/F2:Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 - ISO/F2X:Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C - ISO/R3:Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D - ISO/R2:Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E - ISO/R1:Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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Storage67
If necessary, secure objects with the
strap.
When the storage compartment is
closed, it is possible to run a charging cord from an item in the storage
compartment through the notch, e.g.
to connect devices to a power outlet.
Underseat storage
On some variants, a storage box is located under the front seat. Pull
storage box to remove.
Bench seats may also contain a
storage compartment at the lower
front part of the seat.Using the loops on the passenger
seat cushion, pull the cushion
forwards to gain access to the storage
under the seat cushion.
Double cab
Loop is located at front of seat. Pull
loop to release seat cushion, then lift
the cushion upwards.
To replace; fold down seat cushion,
push it slightly rearwards then press
front part of cushion downwards to
engage.
When folded down, pulling the loop also allows you to adjust the positionof the seat cushion to suit personal
requirements.
Seat adjustment 3 43.
Load-through feature
To enable long items to be stored
under the rear seats (on the front
passenger side of the vehicle only),
the lower trim flaps can be released.
First pull the loop on the passenger
seat cushion to raise the seat, then tilt front flap inwards by pulling the tab
behind the seat (see illustration).
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Storage69
The rear parcel shelf can be installed
in 2 positions, i.e. the upper position
or the lower position.
The rear parcel shelf may also be
folded up, allowing for greater
flexibility in the load compartment.
Removing
To remove, release parcel shelf from
its retainers on both sides.
If the rear seats 3 45 are in the folded
position, remove the parcel shelf and
store it horizontally in front of the
folded rear seats.
Installing
Refit the parcel shelf by engaging in
the retainers on both sides.
Lashing eyes
Lashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be secured against slippage using
lashing straps or a luggage floor net.
Lashing eyes may be located on the
vehicle floor and/or in the sidewall.
The number and location of the
lashing eyes may vary depending on
the vehicle.
The maximum force applied to the
lashing eyes should not exceed
6250 N at 30°.
Safety net The safety net can be installed behind
the front seats or the rear seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
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70StorageInstalling
Release the covers in the roof lining
(using a flat blade screwdriver) to
access the mountings, then insert the
load compartment net rods into the
left and right mounting locations and secure.
Attach the straps to the lashing eyes
or rings behind the seats, then
tension the straps.
Removal Release tension from straps and
unhook straps from lashing eyes or
rings. Remove net rods from their
mounting locations and close the
covers.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the seats.
Underseat storage 3 67.
First aid kit
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the seats.
Underseat storage 3 67.
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Storage71Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Notice
If tyres of size 215/60 R17 C are
fitted, consult a workshop before
installing a roof rack.
Refer to "Loading information" below
for further information.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
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● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, orhinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated
correctly if the doors are closed.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 184) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
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84Instruments and controlsTurn signals 3 97.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A
warning chime also sounds for upto
2 minutes.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 48,
3 52.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 56.
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 52, belt tensioners
3 48, airbag deactivation 3 56.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.