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78StorageLoad compartmentThe seats in the third row can befolded down separately into the
vehicle floor. The seat backrests of the second row can be folded forward separately. Additionally, the backrest
of the passenger seat can be folded.
A completely flat load bay is created
if all rear seats and backrests and
passenger backrest are folded down.
Depending on the loading, only single
seats or backrests can be folded.
Rear floor storage cover 3 82.9 Warning
When seats or backrests are being
adjusted or folded, keep hands
and feet away from the moving
area.
Never store objects under the
seats.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Caution
Before setting up or folding down
seats, all components must be
removed from the side rails and
from the lashing eyes.
Lashing eyes must be in stored
position.
Folding down the seats of the third
row
● Push down head restraint by pressing the catch 3 35.
● Insert the latch plate of the seat
belt on each side into the pocket
that is mounted at the belt.
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80Storage9Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of
heavy braking or a collision.
Rear storage
On both sides of the load
compartment there are storage
shelves.
To open, release cover in side trim
panel and remove.
Floor storage
On version without third seat row,
there are storage boxes under the
floor cover. Lift up the cover to open.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any heavy or sharp-
edged objects on the load
compartment cover.
Before operating the load
compartment cover, insert the latch
plate of the seat belt on each side into
the pocket that is mounted at the belt.
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Storage81Closing
Pull the load compartment cover
towards the rear using the handle and
engage it in the retainers at the sides.
Opening
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. Hold the handle
and guide the load compartment
cover until it is fully rolled up.
Removing
Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the release lever up and hold. Lift load compartment cover on right side and remove from retainers.
Stowing in the load compartment
If the load compartment cover is not
used, stow it in the storage in the
vehicle floor.
Open the cover of the storage in front of the tailgate.
Remove the load compartment cover
and turn it so that the release lever is
directed to the left.
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82StoragePlace the housing so that the upper
side is facing to the front and the part
with the handle points upwards.
Insert the load compartment cover
into the opening on the right side of the storage (1) and turn it until thehandle rests flat on the housing (2).
Fasten the load compartment cover in
the storage with the Velcro tape.
Installing Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover into the recess,
pull the release lever up and hold,
insert the right side of the load
compartment cover and engage.
Rear floor storage cover
Floor cover
On versions without third seat row,
there are storage boxes under the
floor cover. To open lift up the cover
and fold it upright behind rear seats.
Interior protection mat Interior protection mat is a covering
and protection feature for the load
compartment, to be used when all or
single seats/backrests are folded
down.
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84Storage● Expand the parts of the foldedmat, so that first part is raised up
at second row backrest.
● When folding down second row backrests, the mat expands
automatically and covers the
space between both seat rows.
● To allow one seat in the third row
to be raised up, fold mat in half
lengthways.
● Pull out the mat a little to protect load compartment sill when
loading heavy objects. Raise up
the overlaying part of the mat
before closing the tailgate.
Covering the load compartment up to the backrests of the front seats
Only possible with Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
Mat is expanded up to the second row
seats, as described previously.
● Fold down second row backrests.
● Expand the upper parts of the double layer mat, so that the loadcompartment is fully covered.
The first part of the mat is now
raised up at the backrests of front
seats.
● Fold the overlaying rear part under the mat before closing the
tailgate.
Covering the load compartment
partially
Only possible with Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
e.g. left outer backrest is not folded
down
Mat is expanded up to the second row seats, as described in first section.
● Fold down the backrests that shall be covered.
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● Open the zipper behind theraised up backrest.
● Pull out the mat until the first part
is flat on the load compartment floor.
● Raise up lengthways the part that
is opened by the zipper, and fold
it to the centre.● Expand the upper part of double layer mat over the folded
backrests.
● Fold the overlaying rear part under the mat before closing the
tailgate.
Proceed in the same way when one
outer backrest and the centre
backrest are not folded down.
e.g. only centre backrest is folded down
Mat is expanded up to the second row seats, as described in first section.
● Fold down centre backrest to be covered.
● Open the zipper from both sidesbehind the left and right backrest.
● Pull out the mat until the first part
is flat on the load compartment floor.
● Raise up lengthways both parts that are opened by the zipper,and fold them to the centre.
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86Storage
● Then expand the small upperpart of double layer mat over the
centre backrest.
● Fold the overlaying rear part under the mat before closing the
tailgate.
The following illustrations show some
further examples.Example for long small objects, e.g.
skis.
Example for side cover protection.
Example for covering folded backrest on second row and one folded seat on
third row.
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Instruments and controls95Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 96
Steering wheel adjustment ........96
Steering wheel controls .............96
Heated steering wheel ...............96
Horn ........................................... 97
Windscreen wiper/washer .........97
Rear window wiper/washer .......98
Outside temperature ..................99
Clock ......................................... 99
Power outlets ........................... 100
Cigarette lighter .......................101
Ashtrays .................................. 101
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 102
Instrument cluster ....................102
Speedometer ........................... 102
Odometer ................................ 102
Trip odometer .......................... 102
Tachometer ............................. 103
Fuel gauge .............................. 103
Fuel selector ............................ 104
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn signal ............................... 109
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Brake and clutch system .........111
Operate pedal .......................... 112
Electric parking brake ..............112
Electric parking brake fault ......112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Gear shifting ............................ 113
Power steering ........................ 113
Following distance ...................113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off . 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Traction Control system off .....113
Preheating ............................... 114
Diesel particle filter ..................114
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 115
Immobiliser .............................. 115
Exterior light ............................ 115
High beam ............................... 115High beam assist.....................115
LED headlights ........................ 115
Fog light ................................... 115
Rear fog light ........................... 115
Cruise control .......................... 115
Adaptive cruise control ............116
Vehicle detected ahead ...........116
Speed limiter ........................... 116
Traffic sign assistant ................116
Door open ................................ 116
Information displays ...................116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Info display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................122
Battery voltage ........................ 122
Vehicle personalisation ..............123
Telematics service .....................125
OnStar ..................................... 125