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60StorageStorageStorage compartments................60
Instrument panel storage ...........60
Glovebox ................................... 61
Cupholders ................................ 61
Front storage ............................. 61
Overhead console .....................61
Underseat storage .....................62
Load compartment .......................62
Rear storage .............................. 62
Load compartment cover ...........63
Lashing eyes ............................. 65
Load compartment grille ............66
Roof rack system .........................67
Roof rack ................................... 67
Loading information .....................67Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise vehicle
occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
event of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments are located on both sides of the instrument panel.
Document holder
Pull the rear of the document holder
upwards from the instrument panel
and rest in tilted position.
To fold away, lower the document holder back into the instrument panel, pressing down until it engages
audibly.
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62StorageUnderseat storage
Pull the loop on the seat cushion to
gain access to the storage area.
Load compartment
Rear storage
Storage compartments are located in
the rear door pockets and in the load
compartment sidewalls.
Roof bars
Do not exceed the maximum load
(which includes the weight of the bars) of 25 kg. Always distribute the
load evenly on the roof bars. The load must not obstruct complete closure ofthe doors.
Retighten the fastening screws on the
four brackets periodically.Caution
Do not use elastic lashings, e.g.
bungee cord. We recommend the
use of webbing straps.
Roof bars are designed to be fitted in
a specific position. Proper fastening
of the roof bars cannot be guaranteed if refitted in another position.
No materials (e.g. rubber, plastic)
should be placed between the feet of
the bars and the vehicle body, to
ensure proper fastening.9 Warning
The use of roof bars may affect
steering and vehicle handling.
Removal
To remove the roof bars when not in use:
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Storage631. On one side of the vehicle, rotatehandle below first roof bar
(located beneath the bracket) to
loosen, then slide handle inwards
towards centre of vehicle.
2. Repeat above step for the other side of the vehicle.
3. Push up roof bar to release from bracket on both sides and remove
roof bar completely.
4. Repeat above steps for the second roof bar.
5. Unfasten screws on the four brackets to remove the brackets
from the vehicle body.
Load compartment cover
Extendable load compartment
cover
Do not place any heavy or sharp-
edged objects on the extendable load
compartment cover.
Closing
Pull the cover towards the rear using
the handle and engage it in the
retainers at the sides.
Opening
Remove load compartment cover
from the retainers at the sides. Hold
the cover and guide it until it is fully
rolled up.
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Storage67Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. Contact a workshop
for further information.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
To fasten a roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the illustration.
Notice
Roof racks are not permitted on high
roof variants (H2).
Vehicle dimensions 3 188.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
3 65.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be tilted forwards or folded down.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the extendable load compartment
cover 3 63 or the instrument
panel, and do not cover the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel 3 108.
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68Storage● The load must not obstruct theoperation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, 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 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 vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 181) 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
detrimental 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 75 mph.
The permissible roof load (which
includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 100 kg. The roof load is
the combined weight of the roof
rack and the load.
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Vehicle care173The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 159.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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188Technical dataVehicle dimensionsTypeVanCombi / Combo TourWheelbaseL1L2L1L2Length [mm]4390474043904740Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1832-18501832-18501832-18501832-1850Width with exterior mirrors [mm]2119211921192119Height [mm]; Standard roof (H1)11)1895/184512)1927/188012)1895/184512)1927/188012)Height [mm]; High roof (H2) 11)2125212521252125/211513)Wheelbase [mm]2755310527553105Turning circle kerb to kerb [m]11.212.511.212.511)
Without antenna.
12) With/without roof rack installed.
13) Combi/Combo Tour.
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Technical data189Loadspace dimensionsTypeVanCombi / Combo TourWheelbaseL1L2L1L2Length of load compartment floor [mm]182021701400/99114)1750/1341 14)Length of load compartment floor with front passenger seat folded [mm]30503400--Load compartment width between wheel arches [mm]123012301230/118615)1230/118615)Maximum load compartment width [mm]171417141230/118615)1230/118615)Load compartment height [mm]; Standard roof (H1)1305130513051305Load compartment height [mm]; High roof (H2)1550155015501550Sliding side door height [mm]1175117511751175Sliding side door width [mm]700700700700Rear door height [mm]; Standard roof (H1)12501250125016)1250 16)Rear door height [mm]; High roof (H2)14551455145516)145516)Rear door width [mm]12311231123116)123116)14)
With/without folded rear seats (5-seater version only).
15) Combi/Combo Tour (5-seater version only).
16) Combi models with rear doors only.
Roof rack 3 67.
Loading information 3 67.