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Turn the locking device upwards.
Put the hinges of the flap in their
housing, lift the flap and close the
locking device.
Fitting the protective cover
The protective cover must be
installed whenever the outer
passenger seat backrest is folded
down and the partition flap is open.
1. Fold the outer passenger seat backrest 3 47.2. Attach the four snap hooks of the
cover on the corresponding
lashing eye.
3. Pull the head restraint from the folded backrest, leaving two
notches visible on the head
restraint rod 3 44.
4. Load the objects.5. Pass the strap of the cover around
the head restraint. Tension the
strap by pulling at the loose end.
With fitted protective cover the
maximum load on the folded backrest is 100 kg.
Safety net
Depending on version, the safety net
can be installed behind the rear seats
or, if the rear seat backrests are
folded, behind the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
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80StorageInstallationBehind the rear seats
● There are installation openings on both sides in the roof frame
above the rear seats. Open the covers and suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress
rod and suspend and engage at
the other side.
● Attach the hooks of safety net straps in the lashing eyes behindthe rear seats.
Tension both straps by pulling at
the loose end.
● Rear seat backrests must be raised up.
Behind the front seats
● There are installation openings on both sides in the roof frame
above the front seats. Open the
covers and suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress
rod and suspend and engage at
the other side.
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● Wind one strap around the barlocated under the front driver
seat cushion. The other one wind
around the bar of the passenger
seat. Then secure each hook to
the corresponding strap.
Tension both straps by pulling at
the loose end.
● Push down head restraints and fold down rear seat backrests
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Load compartment grille
Depending on version a partition
protects the driver and passengers
against the risk of load movement.
The partition can be placed behind
the front or rear seats.
There is a flap in the partition which
can be opened to accommodate long
objects. A protective cover is
provided in the vehicle to assure safe transportation.
If the side seat backrest is folded
down and the partition flap is open the centre seat has to stay free.
If the backrest of the rear seat is
lowered and the flap open to transport long objects, the front passenger seat
has to stay free.
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82StorageMoving the partition
1. Release the four locking deviceson the top and the bottom of the
partition.
2. To be placed behind the front seats fold down the rear seat
backrests 3 50
3. Move the partition and lock the
four locking devices on the top
and the bottom. The red indicators are no longer visible.
Opening the flap 1. Depending on the positioning of the partition and the length of the
load fold down the outer rear seat backrest and / or passenger seat
backrest 3 47, 502. Release the locking device of the
flap and open the flap.
3. Secure the flap with the rod.
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Storage83Closing the flap1. Fix the rod in the bracket.
2. Close the flap and lock the locking
device.
3. Restore the seats to the upright position 3 47, 50
Fitting the protective cover
The protective cover must be
installed whenever the side seat
backrest is folded down and the
partition flap is open.
1. Attach the four snap hooks of the
cover on the corresponding
lashing eye.
2. Pull the head restraint from the folded backrest, leaving two
notches visible on the head
restraint rod 3 44.
3. Load the objects.4. Pass the strap of the cover around
the head restraint. Tension the
strap by pulling at the loose end.
If the loading is stored on the front
and rear seat at the passenger
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84Storageside pass one strap on each head
restraint.
With fitted protective cover the
maximum load on each of the folded
backrests is 100 kg.
Warning triangle
Depending on version, the warning
triangle can be stowed in the load
compartment. Secure it with the
elastic straps.
First aid kit
Depending on version, the first aid kit can be stowed in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For 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.
Mounting roof rack
Vehicles with roof railing
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Storage85Mounting points are located at the
bottom of the roof railing.
Fasten the roof rack according to the
installation instructions delivered with
the roof rack.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, unscrew the
caps in the roof strips. Insert the
mounting provisions, as instructed, in the retainer.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
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● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the rear luggage cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of theinstrument 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.
● 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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 254) and the EC kerb
weight.
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86StorageTo 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 is:● 80 kg for vehicles with roof railing
● 100 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with two roofracks
● 150 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with three
roof racks, except vehicles
with seven seats
● 100 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with three
roof racks and seven seats
The roof load is the combined weight
of the roof rack and the load.