Storage and convenience
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To use the cup holders in the rear centre arm-
rest, fold the armrest down.
den driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of
accident! Always stow objects safely in the
luggage compartment and secure them on
the fastening rings. Use suitable securing
straps when transporting heavy objects.
– If items of luggage or other objects are se-
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged tensioning straps, injuries
could result in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
WARNING
– Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders
while the vehicle is moving. You could be
scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
– Do not use cups, mugs or glasses made
from hard materials such as glass or porce-
lain. These objects can be thrown through-
out the vehicle interior in the event of sud-
den driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of
injury!
– Transporting heavy objects may affect the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity – this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your
speed accordingly.
CAUTION
– The stretch net is only strong enough to se-
cure light items. Heavier objects cannot be
safely secured – risk of injury!
Do not place open drinks containers in the cup
holders. The drinks could otherwise spill over
and cause damage to the vehicle’s equipment.
– Never exceed the maximum axle loads or
the maximum gross weight for the vehicle.
– Never secure a child restraint system to the
fastening rings.
Luggage compartment
Safety information on the luggage
compartment
– Never leave your vehicle unattended when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb in-
to the boot and close the boot lid from the
inside. In this case the children would be un-
able to get out of the vehicle without help.
This could have fatal consequences.
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Make sure all luggage and other objects in the
luggage compartment are safely secured.
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
Close the luggage compartment cover before
starting the journey if the vehicle load permits
this.
Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the luggage compartment.
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– Never allow children to play in or around the
vehicle. Always close and lock the boot lid
and all the doors when you leave the vehicle.
– Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. All occupants must be prop-
erly restrained by the seat belts at all times
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Secure items of luggage to the fastening rings
with non-elastic straps.
Adjust the tyre pressures according to the load.
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– Be careful when releasing and folding down
the backrest! Carelessness when folding it
down could result in injuries.
WARNING
– The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as a storage shelf. Items placed on
this cover could injure the vehicle occupants
in an accident or in the event of sudden driv-
ing or braking manoeuvres.
– Always check to see if the locking mecha-
nism is properly engaged by pulling the
backrest forwards. Otherwise objects stored
in the luggage compartment can fly forward
during sudden braking – risk of injury!
– Always check to see if the locking mecha-
nism is properly engaged by pulling the
backrest forwards. Otherwise the protection
provided by the seatbelt for the middle seat
is not guaranteed – risk of injury!
– The luggage compartment cover must al-
ways be securely attached when in use – risk
of accident!
– Loose objects can be flung around in the
passenger compartment in the event of sud-
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