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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press c
to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
Tailgate
5-door Hatchback: to open the
tailgate, push the tailgate button
below the brand emblem.
Sports Tourer: to open the tailgate,
push the tailgate button under the
tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Central locking system 3 25.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Load compartment 3 32.
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32Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening5-door Hatchback
After unlocking, push the tailgate
button under the brand emblem and
open the tailgate.
Sports Tourer
After unlocking, push the tailgate
button under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate manually.
Central locking system 3 25.
Closing
Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the tailgate button whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
Central locking system 3 25.
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36Keys, doors and windows
4.Press and hold the button C on
the inside of the open tailgate for
3 seconds.
Note
Adjusting opening height should be programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn lights will flash.
The reduced height can only set at an opening angle of above 30°.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode 3/4 , the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory-
fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with thetailgate button or closed with G in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there
are no obstacles in the moving area.
Overload
If the power tailgate is repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
function is disabled for some time.
Move tailgate manually into end
position to reset the system.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
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Storage75Load compartment
Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● 5-door hatchback: remove the load compartment cover 3 81.
● Sports Tourer: remove roller blind 3 81.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 48.
● Remove the rear head restraints to have the backrests fully rest onthe seat cushions 3 48.Load compartment extension
(two-part rear seat backrest), 5-
door Hatchback
● Guide the seat belts of the outer seats through side supports to
protect them against damage.
When folding the backrests, pull
the seat belts along with them.
● Pull the lever on one or both outer
sides and fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
● Take the seat belt out of the seat
backrest guide and put it behind
the retainer as shown in the
illustration.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.
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78StorageLoad compartment extension
(two-part rear seat backrest),
Sports Tourer
● Insert latch plates of the outer seat belts into side holder to
protect the belts against damage, see illustration.
● Pull the lever on one or both outer
sides and fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.The backrests are properly
engaged when the red mark on
both sides near the lever are no
longer visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
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Storage79
The seat belt of the centre seat couldbe blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension
(three-part rear seat backrest),
Sports Tourer
● Fold up the rear centre armrest.● Pull the loop and fold down the backrest of the centre seat.
● Insert latch plates of the outer seat belts into side holder to
protect the belts against damage, see illustration.
● Pull the lever on one or both outer
sides and fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
9 Warning
Take care when folding down the
right outer seat backrest if the
centre seat backrest is already
folded down. Risk of injury due to bolt protruding from the inner sideof the backrest.
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Storage81Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
5-door hatchback
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear.
Remove the cover.
Fitting cover
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate.
Sports Tourer
Closing roller blind
Pull the roller blind using the handle
towards the rear and upwards until it
engages in the sideward retainers.
Opening roller blind
Pull the roller blind handle to the rear
and downwards. It rolls up
automatically.
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Storage83Sports Tourer
Pull the handle and fold the rear part
of the cover forward.
Set up the folded cover upright behind the rear seat backrests.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
5-door Hatchback
First remove the rear floor storage cover to get access to the lashing
eyes.
On vehicles equipped with a spare
wheel, the front lashing eyes are
located at the sidewalls.
On vehicles equipped with tyre repair
kit, the front lashing eyes are located
underneath the rear floor cover
behind the rear seats. To get access
to the lashing eyes, open the
perforated parts of the cover by using
the screwdriver.
Vehicle tools 3 247.
Stick the screwdriver through the
cover as shown in the illustration and
fold up the perforated part of the
cover.
Fold up the lashing eyes by using the screwdriver.