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72Seats, restraints1:If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install a child restraint system on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2:Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 46 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 48.IUF:Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X:No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.IL:Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A - ISO/F3:Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B - ISO/F2:Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 - ISO/F2X:Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C - ISO/R3:Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D - ISO/R2:Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E - ISO/R1:Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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76Storage
The document tray must always be
returned to its original position before
raising the seat backrest.
If necessary, secure objects with the
strap.
When the storage compartment is
closed, it is possible to run a charging cord from an item in the storage
compartment through the notch, e.g.
to connect devices to a power outlet.
Power outlets 3 89.
Door panel storage The front and rear door pockets
contain bottle holders and depending
on version, a holder for cups or
ashtrays.
Underseat storage
On some variants, a storage box is
located under the front seat. Pull
storage box to remove.
Bench seats may also contain a
storage compartment at the lower
front part of the seat.
Using the straps on the passenger seat cushion, pull the cushion
forwards to gain access to the storage
under the seat cushion.
Double cab – Underseat storageDepending on version, bench seats
contain removable storage boxes
beneath some of the seat cushions.
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Storage77Opening
To access each storage box, first
release the seat cushion by grasping the strap located at the front edge of
the cushion and pulling the cushion
up, then slide the seat cushion gently forwards.
Then pull up the rear of the seat
cushion to flip open.
Removing
The storage box can also be removed
when the seat cushion is flipped
opened. Pull up to remove the
retaining ring from inside the box,
then slide the box out from beneath
the seat.
Replace the storage box when not in
use.
Closing
To close; fold down seat cushion,
push it slightly rearwards then press
front part of cushion downwards to
engage.
When folded down, pulling the strap
also allows you to adjust the position
of the seat cushion to suit personal
requirements.
Seat adjustment 3 48.
Rear seats 3 51.
Load-through feature
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Storage79Use the grab handles, located beside
the rear and sliding side door(s), to
assist during entry and exit of the load
compartment.
Load compartment cover
Rear parcel shelf Do not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf.
The maximum load permissible is 50 kg.
The rear parcel shelf can be installed
in two positions, i.e. the upper
position or the lower position.
The rear parcel shelf may also be
folded up, allowing for greater
flexibility in the load compartment.
Removing
To remove, release parcel shelf from
its retainers on both sides.
If the rear seats 3 51 are in the folded
position, remove the parcel shelf and
store it horizontally in front of the folded rear seats.
Installing
Refit the parcel shelf by engaging in the retainers on both sides.
Lashing eyesLashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be secured against slippage using
lashing straps or a luggage floor net.
Lashing eyes may be located on the
vehicle floor and / or in the sidewall.
The number and location of the
lashing eyes may vary depending on the vehicle.
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80Storage
Depending on vehicle, lashing eyes
may be located behind a trim panel in
the sidewall. To access lashing eye,
remove the trim panel by pulling it
upwards and place it in one of the rear storage pockets.The maximum force applied to the
lashing eyes should not exceed
500 daN / 5 kN / 5000 N.
Depending on country, the maximum
force may be shown on a label.
Note
Specifications on the label always
have priority over those given in this manual.
Loading information 3 82.
Safety net
The safety net can be installed behind the front seats or the rear seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Installing
Release the covers in the roof lining
(using a flat blade screwdriver) to
access the mountings, then insert the
load compartment net rods into the
left and right mounting locations and secure.
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Storage81
Attach the straps to the lashing eyes
or rings behind the seats, then
tension the straps.
Removal Release tension from straps and
unhook straps from lashing eyes or
rings. Remove net rods from their
mounting locations and close the
covers.
Load compartment grille
Vehicles with a window in the cabin
bulkhead may include a metal grille
on the load compartment side.
Depending on vehicle, vehicles
without a cabin bulkhead may include restraining lattices behind the frontseats.
Combi vehicles may include a
restraining lattice behind the 2nd row
seats.
Note
The grille or lattice provides
protection from load compartment objects being thrown around in theevent of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Loading information 3 82.
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82StorageWarning triangle
The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the seats.
Underseat storage 3 76.
First aid kit
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the seats.
Underseat storage 3 76.Roof rack system
Roof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Note
If tyres of size 215/60 R17 C are
fitted, consult a workshop before
installing a roof rack.
Refer to "Loading information" below
for further information.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.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 79.
● 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 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.
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98Instruments and controlsTurn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A warning chime also sounds for up to
two minutes.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.
Note
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts 3 56.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag system 3 60.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 64.
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
j , seek the assistance of a
workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 60.
Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.