Emergency assistance
Trunk escape latch
In case of an emergency, the rear lid can be
opened from the inside using the trunk escape
latch.
Fig. 257 Luggage compartment: Trunk escape latc h
• Push the latch in the direction of the arrow un
t il the lock releases.
The trunk escape latch ins ide the rear lid is made
of fluorescent material to glow in the dark.
_& WARNING
The trunk escape latch is to be used only in an
emergency .
@ Tips
The emergency release lever should never be
used as a handle fo r closing the luggage com
par tment l id.
General information
• Park the vehicle as far as poss ible from moving
t raff ic in the event of a breakdown . In the event
of a flat tire , park the vehicle on a leve l surface .
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
• Set the parking brake.
• Switch the emergency flashers on.
• Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be
hind a guard rail.
Emergen cy a ssis tanc e
_& WARNING
-Follow the steps given above. Th is is for your
protection and the for the safety of other driv
ers .
Equipment
Vehicle tool kit/vehicle jack
Applies to: vehicles wit h the vehicle tool kit and vehicle jack
Fig. 258 Lu ggage compa rt ment: vehicle tool kit, vehicle
jack*, tir e m ob ility kit and compressor
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack, tire mobility k it
and compressor are stored in the luggage com
partment under the cargo floor cover.
• Lift the cargo floor using the p lastic handle and
hook the handle onto the luggage compart
ment seal
c:> fig . 258.
• Vehicles with spare tire: turn the handle coun
ter -clockwise and remove the spare tire .
"' Unhook the cargo floor before closing the rear
lid .
Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool
k it, tire mobility kit and compressor may be lo
cated under another cover that is secured w ith a
handwheel.
(D Tips
The vehicle jack in your vehicle is mainte
nance-free.
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
"' Read and follow the important safety precau
tions
c:> page 343.
• Set the parking brake. ll>-
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