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Storage71StorageStorage compartments................71
Glovebox ................................... 71
Cupholders ................................ 71
Front storage ............................. 72
Armrest storage .........................72
Load compartment .......................73
Rear storage .............................. 79
Load compartment cover ...........79
Rear floor storage cover ............81
Lashing eyes ............................. 81
Cargo management system ......82
Safety net .................................. 84
Warning triangle ........................86
First aid kit ................................. 86
Roof rack system .........................87
Roof rack ................................... 87
Loading information .....................88Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a coin holder and an adapter for the
locking wheel nuts.
The glovebox may also contain a CD
player and a tool for removing the
fuse cover with power connector.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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72Storage
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console. Slide cover
backwards.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
Armrest storage
Storage under the front armrest
Press button to fold up the armrest.
The armrest must be in rearmost
position.
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Storage73Load compartment
Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● 5-door hatchback: remove the load compartment cover 3 79.
● Sports Tourer: remove roller blind 3 79.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 46.
● Remove the rear head restraints to have the backrests fully rest onthe seat cushions 3 46.Load compartment extension
(two-part rear seat backrest), 5-
door Hatchback
● Guide the seat belts of the outer seats 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 outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
● 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.
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Storage79Rear storage
Storage box
A storage box is located in the load
compartment. Remove the cover to
gain access to the storage box. Rear
floor storage cover 3 81.
Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
5-door hatchback
Removing
Unhook retaining strings from
tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining strings
to tailgate.
Sports Tourer
Closing roller blind
Pull the roller blind using the handle
towards the rear and upwards until it
engages in the sideward retainers.
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80StorageOpening roller blind
Pull the handle at the end of the rollerblind to the rear and downwards. It
rolls up automatically.
Removing roller blind
Open the roller blind.
Pull the release lever on the right side
up and hold it. Lift the roller blind first
on the right side and remove from retainers.
The removed roller blind can be
stored under the rear floor cover as
shown in the illustration. Insert the left
side of the rolled up cover first in the
front right recess, pull the release
lever up and insert the right side in the front left recess.
Rear floor storage cover 3 81.
Installing roller blind
Insert the left side of the roller blind in
the recess, then pull the release lever up and hold and insert the right side
of the roller blind in the recess and
engage.
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Storage81Rear floor storage coverRear floor cover
5-door Hatchback
The rear floor cover can be removed.
Raise cover at the rear and slightly
rotate at one side before removing.
Sports Tourer
Pull the handle and fold the rear part
of the cover forward.
Set up the folded cover upright behind the rear seat backrests.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
5-door Hatchback
First remove the rear floor storage cover to get access to the lashing
eyes.
On vehicles equipped with a spare
wheel, the front lashing eyes are
located at the sidewalls.
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82Storage
On vehicles equipped with tyre repair
kit, the front lashing eyes are located
underneath the rear floor cover
behind the rear seats. To get access
to the lashing eyes, open the
perforated parts of the cover by using
the screwdriver. Vehicle tools 3 253.
Stick the screwdriver through the cover as shown in the illustration and
fold up the perforated part of the
cover.
Fold up the lashing eyes by using the screwdriver.
Sports Tourer
Front and rear lashing eyes are
located at the sidewalls. Fold up the
lashing eyes to use and fold down
when not required.
Cargo management system The FlexOrganizer is a flexible
system for dividing up the load
compartment.
The system consists of: ● adapters
● mesh pockets
● hooks
● service box
● strap set
The components are fitted in rails on
both side panels using adapters and hooks.
Installation of adapters in the rails
Fold open the handle plate, insert the adapter into the upper and lower
groove of the rail and move to the
required position. Turn the handle
plate upwards to lock the adapter. To
remove, turn the handle plate down
and move out of the rail.
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Storage85and engage rod of net at one
side, compress rod and suspend
and engage at the other side.
● Attach the hooks of safety net straps in loops underneath the
rear floor cover behind the rear
seats. To get access to the loops, open the perforated parts in the
floor cover on both sides by using
the screwdriver and fold up the
loops. Attach the hooks to the
loops.
● Tension both straps by pulling at the loose end.
● Rear seat backrests must be raised up.
Behind the front seats
● There are installation openings on both sides in the roof frame
above the front seats: suspend
and engage rod of net at one
side, compress rod and suspend and engage at the other side.
● Attach hooks of safety net straps
to loops in the floor in front of the rear seats. To get access to the
loops, push in the perforated parts in the floor cover on both
sides. Attach the hooks to the
loops.
● Tension both straps by pulling at the loose end.
● Push down head restraints and fold down rear seat backrests
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