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Loading and stowing
Cup holder
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Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:
Only use the cup holders for containers of a suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise, the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself.
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Cup holder* in the centre console
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To open: press the marking on the cup holder lightly.
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The cup holder slides out automatically.
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You can remove the cup holder to clean it. Clean the cup holder with clean, lukewarm water only. When reinserting the cup holder, make sure that you insert it into the guides.
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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
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To open: press the front of the cup holder.
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The cup holder slides out automatically.
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Cup holder in the folding bench seat*
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To open: press the front of the cup holder.
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The cup holder is released.
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Pull the cup holder out to the stop.
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Roof rack system*
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An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack or load could become detached from the vehicle. These objects may be thrown around and can injure you or others or cause an accident. Follow the roof rack/ski rack manufacturer's installation instructions and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling. You must always observe the maximum roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions and drive with particular care if the roof is laden.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, make sure that you can:
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raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully
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open the panorama sliding sunroof* fully
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open the boot lid or tailgate fully
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Estate
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Secure the roof rack to the roof rails.
Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Saloon
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Fold covers upwards.
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Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage points under covers .
Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Skibag*
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The skibag is designed to carry up to four pairs of skis. Do not use the skibag to carry any other type of load.
The skibag must always be secured when laden. Otherwise, injuries could be caused by it in the event of an accident.
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Unfolding the skibag and loading skis
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| Skibag |
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Pull skibag into the vehicle interior.
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The skibag unfolds.
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Open the boot lid or tailgate.
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| Release button |
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Saloon shown as an example
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Press release button .
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The flap opens downwards.
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Skibag
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Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot/luggage compartment.
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| Strap |
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Pull strap tight by the loose end until the skis are held firmly inside the skibag.
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Removing the skis and folding up the skibag
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Loosen the two straps.
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Remove the hook from the securing ring.
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Take the skis out of the skibag.
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Close the flap in the boot/luggage compartment.
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Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
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Stow the skibag in the rear seat backrest.
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Fold the cover back up.
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Saloon:
You should always close the flap in the boot if you do not require the skibag. This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior.
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Removing the skibag
The skibag can be removed for cleaning or drying.
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Open the boot lid or tailgate.
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| Button |
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 | Skibag frame |
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You can remove the skibag even if you have folded the rear seat backrest forwards.
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Saloon:
When the skibag has been removed, always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Luggage net in the front-passenger footwell
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Only place lightweight objects in the luggage net. Do not use it to transport heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects. The luggage net cannot secure the objects sufficiently in the event of an accident.
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Loading guidelines
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Secure and position the load as described in the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by the load being thrown around in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident. This also applies to seats which have been removed.
You will find further information in the "Securing a load" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines, the load will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
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| Risk of poisoning |
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Keep the boot lid/tailgate closed while the vehicle is in operation. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior and poison you.
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The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should therefore load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Saloon
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Estate
Observe the following notes when transporting a load:
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When transporting a load, never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
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Position heavy loads as far forwards and as low in the boot or luggage compartment as possible.
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The load must not protrude above the upper edge of the backrests.
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Always place the load against the front or rear seat backrests.
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Only load the additional loading floor in the boot up to a maximum of 20 kg.
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Secure the load with sufficiently strong and wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Securing a load
Plastic hooks (Saloon)
On vehicles without a through-loading feature in the rear bench seat*, four plastic hooks are fitted to the boot floor. You can use these to attach the luggage securing feature which is available as an accessory.
Lashing eyelets*
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Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:
Please observe the loading guidelines.
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Observe the following points or guidelines when securing loads:
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Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
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Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
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Do not route lashing materials across sharp edges or corners.
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Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Boot or luggage compartment
There are four lashing eyelets in the boot or luggage compartment.
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| Lashing eyelets |
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Saloon with through-loading feature in the rear bench seat*
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| Lashing eyelets |
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Estate
Retaining hooks in the boot (Saloon)
There is a hook on the upper edge of the boot, on which you can hang items such as bags.
Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat* (Saloon)
The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can be folded down to increase the boot capacity.
If you are transporting a long load, you can remove the rear bench seat cushions more.
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the boot unless they are secured. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of:
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sharp braking
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a change of direction or
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an accident
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Always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Folding the rear bench seat forwards
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The seat cushion must always be released and folded up before the backrest is folded forward. Otherwise, the backrest upholstery could be damaged.
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| Release |
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If the driver's or front-passenger seat has been adjusted for a tall person, it may be necessary to move the seats forwards slightly to fold the backrests forwards.
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Vehicles with memory function*: if one or both parts of the rear seat backrest are folded forwards, the respective front seat is moved forwards slightly to avoid contact with the backrest and the backrest moves to a more upright position.
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Pull release .
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The seat cushion springs upwards slightly.
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Reach behind seat cushion and fold the seat cushion forwards.
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If a passenger is to travel on the centre rear seat, it may be necessary to:
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push the centre seat belt buckle inwards while tilting the right-hand backrest forwards
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if the right-hand backrest has already been tilted forwards, fold the middle seat belt buckle back up.
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You can also remove the seat cushion more.
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Before folding the left-hand backrest forwards, make sure that the centre seat belt buckle is located under the right-hand backrest. To do this, it may be necessary to tuck the seat belt buckle under the folded-down backrest as indicated by the arrows.
Otherwise, the seat belt buckle or the backrest could be damaged.
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Open the boot/luggage compartment.
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Pull the right-hand or left-hand release handle on the backrest.
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The corresponding backrest is released and the head restraints fold back.
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Fold backrest forwards.
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Make sure that the head restraints fit fully in the seat cushion pockets. This prevents damage to the backrests while loading.
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Folding the rear bench seat back
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Make sure that the rear seat backrest and the seat cushions are fully locked in place.
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Removing the seat cushions
You can achieve a larger loading area by removing the rear bench seat cushions.
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Make sure that the seat cushions are folded forward more and that the head restraints are removed more.
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| Release catch |
| Connector for seat heating* |
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On vehicles with rear seat heating*, the electrical contact on the bottom of the cushion must be disconnected before removing the seat cushion.
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Leave the seat cushion hinge in this position. If you fold it back, you could damage the upholstery.
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Fold the backrest forward.
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Enlarging the luggage compartment (Estate)
The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can be folded down to increase the luggage compartment capacity.
If the combined luggage cover and net is fitted with the luggage compartment cover and safety net, you can only fold the right-hand backrest forwards on its own or both backrests if you first fold the right-hand backrest forwards.
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
You must always fold the seat cushions forward and attach the safety net when using the luggage compartment enlargement.
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Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Folding the rear bench seat forwards
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| Seat cushion release handle |
| Seat cushion |
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If the driver's or front-passenger seat has been adjusted for a tall person, it may be necessary to move the seats forwards slightly to fold the backrests forwards.
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Vehicles with a memory function*: if one or both parts of the rear seat backrest are folded forwards, the respective front seat is moved forwards slightly to avoid contact with the backrest and the backrest moves to a more upright position.
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You can also remove the seat cushion more.
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| Retainer for the seat belt |
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Guide the seat belt into retainer .
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If persons are to travel on the centre rear seat, it may be necessary to:
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push the centre seat belt buckle inwards while tilting the right-hand backrest forwards
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if the right-hand backrest has already been tilted forwards, fold the middle seat belt buckle back up.
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Before folding the backrests forwards, make sure that:
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the centre seat belt buckle is under the right-hand backrest. Otherwise, the seat belt buckle or the backrest could be damaged.
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the head restraints are folded back and fully inserted, otherwise the head restraints could make contact with the raised rear seat cushion or be damaged.
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Fold back the head restraints more.
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The two outer head restraints are fully inserted more.
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| Backrest release catch |
| Backrest |
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Folding the rear bench seat back
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Make sure that the rear seat backrest and the seat cushions are fully locked in place.
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Removing the seat cushions
You can achieve a larger loading area by removing the rear bench seat cushions.
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Make sure that the seat cushions are folded forward more.
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| Release catch |
| Connector for seat heating* |
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On vehicles with rear seat heating*, the electrical contact on the bottom of the cushion must be disconnected before removing the seat cushion.
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Press the connection together on the upper part of the lengthways side and pull out seat heating connector from the seat cushion.
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When refitting the seat cushion, join the connections for the seat heating, making sure the connector engages.
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Pull seat cushion release catch and remove the seat cushion upwards.
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Leave the seat cushion hinge in this position. If you fold it back, you could damage the upholstery.
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Fold backrest forward more.
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Adjusting the backrest position
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| Backrest release catch |
| Backrest |
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You can adjust the backrests to a second, upright position. This creates a larger load capacity where necessary or greater seating comfort on the folding bench seat.
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Luggage compartment cover and safety net (Estate)
The luggage cover and the safety net are attached to the rear bench seat backrest as a combined luggage cover and net.
Safety net
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The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You should therefore always lash down the load.
You could otherwise be injured by objects which have not been sufficiently secured being thrown around in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change of direction or an accident.
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| Safety net |
| Safety net retainers |
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Luggage compartment cover
The luggage cover is released automatically when the tailgate is opened or closed, and is automatically raised or lowered. It is therefore not necessary to roll up the luggage cover before loading and unloading the vehicle.
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While loading the vehicle, make sure that the luggage compartment is not loaded above the lower edge of the side windows. Otherwise, the combined luggage cover and net could be damaged when the tailgate is closed.
Do not place objects on the luggage compartment cover.
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Rolling up the luggage compartment cover
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| Grab handle |
| Luggage compartment cover |
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Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
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Pull out luggage compartment cover until it engages.
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Removing the combined luggage cover and net
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Roll up the safety net and luggage cover .
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Fold both rear seat cushions forwards more.
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Fold the right-hand backrest, and then the left-hand backrest forwards more.
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Push the combined luggage cover and net to the left and out of the retainers on the rear seat backrest and remove it.
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