Page 81 of 323
Storage79Rear floor storage coverGrand Sport
The rear floor cover can be removed.
Raise cover at the loop and remove.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
The rear floor cover can be removed. Raise cover at the loop and remove.
Pull the handle and fold the rear part
of the cover forward.
Set up the folded cover upright behind the rear seat backrests.
Rear storage
Storage box
A storage box is located in the load
compartment. Remove the cover to
gain access to the storage box.
Page 82 of 323
80StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Cargo management system The cargo rail system is a movable
system to secure items at the the load
compartment floor against slippage.
Mounting carriages in the rail
Insert carriages into the rails at the
load compartment floor. Thereby use
the recess in the rail and press the
button on the carriage while inserting
it.
Using the lashing eyes
Press the button on a carriage and
slide it to the required position. Fold up the lashing eyes to use them.
Removing
Fold down the lashing eyes. Press the button of a carriage and remove it
fromt the rail via recess.
Safety net
The safety net can be installed behind the rear seats. If the rear seat
backrests are folded the safety net
can be installed behind the front
seats.
Page 83 of 323
Storage81Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Behind the rear seats
Installation
● Insert the cassette into retainers on left and right side. Note the
signs L (left side) and R (right
side) on the cassette as an
installation hint.
Turn cassette slightly forward until the arrows face each other,
to lock the cassette.
● Pull safety net rod out of cassette. Suspend and engagesafety net rod into installation
opening on one side of the roof frame. Compress rod and
suspend and engage at the other
side.
Remove load compartment cover
3 77
Removal ● Remove and compress one side of safety net rod from installationopening. Remove other side of
safety net rod from installation
opening.
● Roll up safety net.● Turn cassette slightly backwards to unlock and remove from
retainers.
Page 84 of 323
82StorageBehind the front seats
Installation
● Suspend and engage safety net rod into installation opening on
one side of the roof frame.
Compress rod, suspend and
engage at the other side. Pull
safety net rod out of cassette.
● Attach hooks of safety net cassette to lashing eyes in the
floor in front of rear seats. To get
access to the lashing eyes, push
hooks in the perforated parts in
the floor cover on both sides.
● Tension both straps by pulling at the loose end.
● Push down head restraints and fold down rear seat backrests
3 74.
Removal
● Pull the flap at the tightener on
both sides to release the straps.
● Remove and compress one side of safety net rod from installation
opening. Remove other side of
safety net rod from installation
opening.
● Roll up safety net.
● Detach hooks from the lashing eyes.
Page 85 of 323
Storage83Warning triangle
Grand Sport
Stow the warning triangle in the space
at the rear of the load compartment.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the warning triangle with the
retaining straps of the tailgate inner
panelling.
First aid kit
Grand Sport
Stow the first aid kit on the right side
of the load compartment and secure it with the strap.
Page 86 of 323
84StorageSports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the first aid kit with the retainingstraps of the tailgate inner panelling.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Mounting roof rack
Grand Sport
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Fasten the roof rack according to the installation instructions delivered with the roof rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in use.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Mounting points are located in each
roof railing.
Fasten the roof rack on the first two
mounting points according to the
installation instructions delivered with the roof rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Page 87 of 323

Storage85Loading information
● Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red markings on the side near the release lever. If
objects can be stacked, heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 80.
● Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof 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 load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always ensure 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 vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted grossvehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 288) 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),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
Page 88 of 323
86Storagedetrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/
h.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.