XAdjust the head restraints if necessary(Ypage 99).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seatback if necessary.
Locking the center rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the cargo compartment frombeing accessed by unauthorized persons, thecenter seat backrest can be locked using acatch. The center seat backrest can only be fol-ded forward together with the left seat backrest.
XTo lock:fold the left and center seat backr-ests forward. Make sure that the center andleft seat backrests are engaged and joinedtogether.
XSlide catch Cupwards.The release mechanism of the center seatbackrest is locked.
XTo unlock:fold the left and center seat backr-ests forward.
XSlide catch Cdownwards.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 278).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-downrings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-downrings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure aload, as these are only intended as an anti-slipprotection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges orcorners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
CCargo tie-down rings in the cargo compart-ment
Bag hook
GWARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load of6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to securea load.
CBag hook
Stowage areas283
Sto wage an d features
Z
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure thatyou do not stack the load in the cargo com-partment higher than the lower edge of theside windows. Do not place heavy objects ontop of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is secured behindthe rear bench seat backrest.
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
XTo extend:pull cargo compartment cover Cback and clip it into retainers Don the leftand right.
XTo retract:unhook the cargo compartmentcover Cfrom left-hand and right-hand retain-ers D.
You can vary the position of the rear of the cargocompartment cover - parking position (horizon-tal) or loading position (folded down).
XParking position:guide the grab handle