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not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#jweight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Press
back
the
covers
before
the
cen#j
ter
armrest
is
folded
up.
Second
row
of
seats
General
information
The
cup
holder
can
be
adjusted
for
three
differ#j
ent
container
sizes.
Opening
the
cup
holder
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Press
the
button
and
fold
out
the
cup
holder
fully.
Downsizing
the
cup
holder
To
make
it
smaller,
the
cup
holder
can
be
folded
in
in
2
steps.
Enlarging
the
cup
holder To
make
a
smaller
cup
holder
bigger,
first
fold
it
in
completely.
Then
fold
the
cup
holder
out
again
fully.
Closing
the
cup
holder
Fold
in
the
cup
holder
fully,
until
it
engages.
With
six
seats
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#j sole.
Third
row
of
seats
The
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
left
and
rightside
trim
panels
in
the
rear.
Clothes
hooks
General
information The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
in
the
rear
and
on
the
door
pillar
in
the
rear.
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Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
tire
pressure
loss.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
stability,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
chang#j
ing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
ac#j
cident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
ca#j
pacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
permitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
no
flu#j
ids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
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cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
ve#j
hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Payload
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xFold
down
the
rear
seat
backrests
completely
to
stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
upper
edge
of
the
backrests.'xUse
the
cargo
area
partition
net
to
protect
oc#j
cupants.
Make
sure
that
objects
cannot
pen#j
etrate
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xSmall
and
light
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or,
depending
on
the
equipment,
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
front
lashing
eyes
are
located
under
covers.
Net
Smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
left
or
right
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
right
side
of
the
cargo
area.
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Opening
the
storage
compartment
Unlock
the
cover
of
the
right
side
panel,
arrow
1, and
fold
open,
arrow
2.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Opening
the
storage
compartment
Unlock
the
cover
of
the
left
side
panel,
arrow
1,
and
fold
open,
arrow
2.
Storage
compartments
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
General
information There
are
storage
compartments
beneath
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Opening
the
storage
compartments
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Closing
the
storage
compartments
Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
downward.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Principle
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information With
seven
seats:
The
rear
seat
backrest
of
the
second
seat
row
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
With
six
seats:
The
second
row
of
seats
consists
of
two
divided
seats.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
separately.
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Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
rearseat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
rearor
from
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
setting
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely
against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property,
among
other
potential
dam#j
age.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Electric
reclining
of
the
backrest
From
the
rear
Pull
the
switch
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forward.
From
the
cargo
area Overview
Switch
in
the
cargo
area
SwitchFunctionFold
down
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Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest'xPress
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
back#j
rest
automatically
moves
to
the
respec#j
tive
end
position.
Pressing
again
stops
the
motion.'xPush
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
rear
seat
backrest
moves
as
long
as
the
switch
is
held
down.SwitchFunctionTop,
front.The
left
and
middle
rear
seat
backrests
fold
forward.
In
the
case
of
equipment
with
six
seats:
The
left
seat
backrest
folds
for#j
ward.Bottom,
front.The
right
seat
backrest
folds
for#j ward.Top,
rear.The
left
seat
backrest
in
the
third
row
of
seats
folds
forward.Bottom,
rear.The
right
seat
backrest
in
the
third
row
of
seats
folds
forward.
Maximum
comfort
Press
the
switch.
All
rear
seat
backrests
move
into
upright
position.
The
seats
of
the
second
seat
row
are
brought
into
the
basic
position.
Maximum
space Press
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
second
and
third seat
row
are
folded
down.
In
the
case
of
equipment
with
six
seats:
The
seats
and
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
second
seat
row
move
into
the
rearmost
position.
The
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
third
seat
row
are
folded
down.
Folding
back
the
backrest
From
the
rear Press
the
corresponding
switch
or
keep
itpressed.
The
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
up#j right.
From
the
cargo
areaPull
the
corresponding
switch
or
hold
it
pulled.
The
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
upright.
Folding
down
the
center
section
Fold
down
the
center
armrest
and
pull
on
the
loop.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
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Warning
A
cargo
cover
that
snaps
back
quickly
can
jam
body
parts
or
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
let
the
cargo
cover
snap
back
into
place.
Warning
An
incorrectly
inserted
cargo
cover
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
ma#j neuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
the
cargo
cover
is
securely
engaged
in
the
brackets.
Cargo
cover
behind
the
second
row
of
seats
Remove
from
the
storage
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
1.Remove
side
covers.
Side
covers,
refer
to
page
332.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Raise
the
cargo
cover
slightly.4.Slide
the
cargo
cover
as
far
to
the
right
as
possible.5.Raise
the
left
cargo
cover
and
guide
it
past the
trim
panel.
Inserting
the
roller
cover
for
luggage
compartment
1.Fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
of
the
third
row
of seats
forward.
Fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forward,
refer
to
page
125.2.If
necessary,
remove
the
cargo
cover
behind
the
third
row
of
seats.3.Closing
the
lower
tailgate.4.Remove
covers
from
brackets.5.Remove
the
cargo
cover
from
the
recess
un#j
der
the
cargo
floor
panel.6.Insert
the
cargo
cover
into
the
brackets
from the
top,
arrows.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo
cover
is
positioned correctly
in
the
brackets
and
that
the
clasps
click
into
the
locked
position.
The
cargo
cover
was
inserted
correctly
when
a
green
color
code
is
visible
on
the
release
but#j
tons.
If
a
green
color
coding
is
not
visible,
pro#j ceed
as
follows:
'xRemove
the
cargo
cover
and
insert
it
again.'xPush
the
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button
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