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Enlarging the cargo area
The multifunction hooks can only hold items
with a maximum weight of 7 lbs/3 kg.
Principle
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrests.
Storage compartment on
the right side
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The right rear seat backrest and
the center section can be folded down sepa-
rately. The left rear seat backrest can be folded
down together with the center section.
Depending on the equipment:
A storage compartment is available on the
right side of the cargo area.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
from the cargo area. The center section can be
separately folded down from the rear.
Storage compartment on
the left side
Depending on the equipment:
Safety information
A storage compartment is located on the left
side in the cargo area.
Warning
Vehicle parts can be damaged or body parts
jammed when folding down the rear seat
backrest. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area
of movement of the rear seat backrest includ-
ing head restraint is clear when folding down.
Cargo floor panel
General information
There is a storage compartment under the
cargo area floor.
Opening the storage compartment
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-
cured cargo can be thrown about the car’s
interior; for instance, in the event of an acci-
dent, 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
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
The stability of the child restraint system is
limited 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
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securely against the backrest. If possible, ad-
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged or
locked. If possible and necessary, adjust the
height of the head restraints or remove them.
unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward
slightly.
Folding down the rear seat backrest
From the cargo area
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center seat belt
in the rear using the buckle tongue of an-
other seat belt.
5. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
2. Insert the buckle tongue at the end of the
belt into the specially designated fixture on
the rear shelf.
Folding back the rear seat backrest
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seat position and engage it.
2. Release the buckle tongue from the fixture
on the rear shelf.
3. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go.
3. Insert the buckle tongue in the belt lock of
the center seat belt. Make sure you hear
the buckle tongue engage.
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest. The
Folding down middle section
Pull lever and fold the center section forward.
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Locking/unlocking the center
section
You can lock the center section to prevent it
from being folded down from the rear, e.g.,
when handing your vehicle over to a valet
parking service.
1. Fold down the left rear seat backrest with
middle section.
2.
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To lock: Push the lock forward.
To unlock: Push the lock backward.
3. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seat position and engage it.
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