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Storage63Slidable cupholder in
FlexConsole armrest
The cupholder can be moved in guide rails in the FlexConsole armrest or
completely removed.
Push the handle in front of cupholder
to slide.
Armrest 3 41.
Remove cupholder
Pull the handle in front of cupholder
and remove it vertically out of the
console.
Installation in reverse order.
Note
Install the cupholder in the direction as shown in the illustration.
Otherwise the cupholder may not engage properly.
Rear cupholder
Additional cupholder are located
between the seats in the third row.
Bottleholder
The door pockets of front and rear
doors are designed to carry bottles.
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64StorageFront storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
Door panel storage On front door trim there are small
pockets for e. g. mobile phones.
Overhead console
Press button to open storage box.
The box may be loaded with max.
0.2 kg.
Underseat storage
Underseat drawer
Press button in the recess and pull out
drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To
close, push in and engage.
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Storage65Armrest storage
Storage in FlexConsole armrest
Press button to open storage
compartment in the armrest.
Behind the armrest there is another
storage compartment. Slide the lid to
open.
Centre console storage
Centre console
The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Slide cover backwards to open.
Rear console
At the rear side of the FlexConsole
there is a storage drawer. Pull out to
open.
Caution
Do not use for ashes or for other
glowing items.
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66StorageLoad 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.
Rear floor storage cover 3 70.9 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 36.
● Insert the latch plate of the seat
belt on each side into the pocket
that is mounted at the belt.
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Storage67● Pull the lower loop andsimultaneously swing the
backrest forwards until the seat is lowered into the vehicle floor.
● Install interior floor mat 3 70
and load compartment cover
3 68 if necessary.
Setting up the seats
Pull up the seat by the upper loop, fold out and allow seat to engage in
upright position.
Folding the seat backrests of the
second row
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 68.
● Push down head restraints by pressing the catch 3 36.
● Move front passenger seat to a position that avoids contact with
the head restraints of the folded
backrests.
● Pull the loop and fold down the backrest onto the seat cushion.
Caution
●Do not fold the outer seatbacks
while the seats are in the
lounge seat position 3 42.
● Do not pull release lever of the easy entry function when the
backrest is folded down.
The seats could be damaged.
● Alternatively pull the loop and adjust backrest to vertical
position as cargo position.
9 Warning
Use vertical position of the
backrest only for increased
luggage volume and not as a
seating position.
Folding up backrest
Raise backrest to vertical position.
Adjust inclination by pulling the loop.
Ensure that all positions are engaged
correctly.
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68Storage9Warning
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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Storage69Closing
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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70StoragePlace 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.