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Storage75The separation of the four
compartments can be taken out.
The maximum permitted load is 6 kg.9 Warning
Secure objects to prevent them
from falling out and causing injury.
Slide the flaps to open.
Close whilst driving. The maximum
permitted load is 10 kg.
Pull handle to open.
Close whilst driving. The maximum
permitted load is 10 kg.
Underseat storage
Underseat drawer
There may be a drawer under the
front seats. To open lift the drawer a
bit and then pull.
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76StorageStorage box
There may be a storage box under the
centre bench seat. Lift up the seat
cushion by pulling the handle. The
storage box can be locked by a
padlock.
Centre console storage
A storage box may be located in the
centre console. Press cover to open.
A 12 V power outlet is located behind
the storage cover.
Footwell storage The footwell storages can be
accessed from the rear seats.
Vehicle tools may be located in the
stowage compartments underneath
the front seats 3 233.
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Storage77Depending on version, there are two
stowage compartments in the rear
footwell.Load compartment
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the third row seats. The seat backrests of the
second row can be folded forward
separately. Additionally, the backrest
of the passenger seat can be folded.
Depending on the loading, only single
seats or backrests can be folded.
Folding passenger seat 3 50
Folding second row seats 3 53
Folding or removing third row seats
3 53
Ladder flap
The ladder flap is available for
transporting long loads.Opening the ladder flap
1. Press the lever and disengage the
spring clip from the retainer by
pulling.
2. Lift the ladder flap.
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Storage79Opening the cover
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. Guide the cover
until it is fully rolled up.
Removing the cover
Open the load compartment cover.
Compress the load compartment
cover at one side and lift it up.
Remove the load compartment cover.
Stowing in the load compartment
If the load compartment cover is not
used, stow it in the load compartment. It can be stowed behind the second or
third row seats.
Fitting the cover
Insert the load compartment cover
into the recess at one side. Compress the cover at the other side and
engage it in the recess.
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80StorageRear parcel shelf
Do not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf. The maximum load
permissible is 25 kg. With high loads install the safety net behind the rear
seats 3 82.
Installing the rear parcel shelf
The rear parcel shelf can be installed
in two positions.
Fit the parcel shelf by engaging in the retainers on both sides.
Lifting the rear parcel shelf
The rear parcel shelf may be folded
up from the rear, allowing greater
flexibility in the load compartment.
Stowing in the load compartment
Set up the folded cover upright behind the rear seat backrests.
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Storage81Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage 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.
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.
Cargo management system
Depending on version, a partition
behind the front seats protects the
driver and front passengers against
the risk of load movement.
There may be a flap in the partition
behind the passenger seat which can
be removed to accommodate long
objects. A protective cover is
provided in the vehicle to assure safe transportation.
If the outer passenger seat backrest
is folded down and the partition flap is open, the centre seat has to stay free.
Removing the flap
1. Release the locking device, lower
the flap and then remove it.
2. Stow the flap behind the driver’s seat.
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82Storage
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 50.2. 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 47.
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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Storage83InstallationBehind 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.