Storage and convenience
Folding the outer rear backrests forward and
backward
The LED in the button will turn on while the vehi-
cle is lowering. When the loading level has been
reached, the LED will stay on as long as the rear
of the vehicle is in the lowered position. The LED
turns off when the vehicle returns to the original
level.
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Pull the release lever 1 in the direction of the
arrow to fold the backrest forward, or
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Pull the lever ðpage 66, fig. 61. The backrest
will swing forward. Let the backrest latch into
the lowest position.
The rear of the vehicle will be automatically
raised when you select another mode or start to
drive.
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To fold the backrest back, pull the lever
ðpage 66, fig. 61 again.
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Fold the backrest backward until it locks into
place.
Note
– Do not park the vehicle in a lowered loading
level.
Folding the center armrest
Applies to: vehicles with folding center armrest
– Also refer to the information about ground
clearance ðpage 117.
Tips
– The vehicle will not lower when the ignition
is turned off if the compressed air reservoir
is empty. The button LED blinks three times.
– If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it is
refilled while driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h).
Fig. 83 Center backrest: release button
Folding the outer backrests
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests
Observe the safety precautions ðpage 85.
Folding the center rear backrest forward and
backward
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Press the release button 1 downward. The red
marking will become visible. Fold the backrest
forward.
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Fold the backrest back up again until it latches
securely and the red marking is no longer visi-
ble.
Fig. 82 Luggage compartment: release lever
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be
possible to fold the backrests forward separately
or together.
Observe the safety precautions ðpage 85.
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