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Seats and storage

Raising head restraint

Adjusting armrest

– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both

hands.

– To adjust the position of the armrest, pull the armrest all

the way down.

– Push the head restraint upwards as far as it will go.

– Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the

desired position.

Lowering head restraint

Moving armrest

– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.

– You can move the armrest backwards or forwards

– Press the button A ⇒ page 74, fig. 77 and push the head

⇒ fig. 78.

restraint downwards.

Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements

when it is lowered. The armrest should therefore be moved back

before driving in city traffic.

For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least

at eye level, or higher.

When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be

moved to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the

driver's field of vision.

There is a storage compartment underneath the armrest.

Luggage compartment

Applies to vehicles: with front armrest

Loading the luggage compartment

Front armrest

Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely

secured.

The armrest can be adjusted to several positions and

moved back and forwards.

Fig. 78 Armrest

between driver's seat

and front passenger's

seat

Fig. 79 Heavy items

should be placed as far

forwards as possible.

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Seats and storage

Applies to vehicles: with fastening rings

To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the

following points:

Fastening rings

There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-

ment which can be used to secure loads.

– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.

– Position heavy items as far forward as possible

⇒ page 75, fig. 79.

– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic

straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒ page 76.

WARNING

• Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly

Fig. 80 Location of

fastening rings in

shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.

luggage compartment

• In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the

passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure

vehicle occupants.

– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 80

• Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure

with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy

objects.

-arrows-.

– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 159.

• When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a

change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle

handling.

• Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒ page 152,

“Safe driving”.

Note

Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct

pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's

door.

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Seats and storage

Applies to vehicles: with stretch net

– Pull down the retaining hooks at the top of the luggage

compartment. Pull up the net and attach the loops of the

net to the retaining hooks.

Stretch net / retaining net

The stretch net / retaining net can be used to secure light

items in the luggage compartment.

You can also use the retaining hooks ⇒ fig. 82 to secure light items

of luggage, such as shopping bags, etc.

The hooks will fold up again by themselves when not in use.

WARNING

The retaining net should only be used to hold objects weighing up

to 5 kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).

Fig. 81 Stretch net laid

out

Side storage compartment

The DVD player for the navigation system* is located in

the left side compartment in the luggage compartment.

Fig. 82 Stretch net

attached in position as

retaining net

Fig. 83 Luggage

compartment: Side

trim with closed

Stretch net

storage compartment

– First secure the front hooks in the fastening rings

⇒ fig. 81.

– Then secure the rear hooks in the fastening rings.

Retaining net

– Secure the hooks of the retaining net to the fastening

rings at the bottom of the tail panel ⇒ fig. 82.

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Seats and storage

Applies to vehicles: with folding backrests

Extending the luggage compartment from the

boot

The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the

storage space.

Fig. 84 Luggage

compartment: DVD

player for navigation

system

– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle

⇒ page 77, fig. 83.

DVD player for navigation system*

Fig. 85 Release lever in

luggage compartment

The DVD player for the navigation system is located in this storage

compartment ⇒ fig. 84 in the luggage compartment. For more

information, please refer to the Infotainment/MMI Operating

Manual.

Fig. 86 Safety knob

Releasing and folding down backrest

– When you pull the release lever ⇒ fig. 85 in the direction

of the arrow, the safety knob A ⇒ fig. 86 will pop up and

the red marking on the knob will become visible.

– Fold down the backrest.

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Seats and storage

Applies to vehicles: with folding backrests

Returning backrest to an upright position

Extending the luggage compartment from

inside the vehicle

– Push the backrest up again until it engages securely

⇒

. The red marking on the safety knob A ⇒ page 78,

fig. 86 should no longer be visible when the backrest is

properly secured.

The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the

storage space.

When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, it can

be locked and unlocked with the key. This prevents unauthorised

access to the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle.

The luggage compartment can only be extended from the boot

when the backrest is not locked with the key.

WARNING

Fig. 87 Release handle

on backrest

The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects

stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during

sudden braking.

Folding down backrest

– When you pull the release handle A ⇒ fig. 87 in the

Caution

direction of the arrow, the safety knob A will pop up and

the red marking on the knob will become visible.

When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that

the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they

cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.

It is also important to remove any other objects from the rear seats

to avoid damaging the backrest when folding it forwards.

– Fold down the backrest.

Returning backrest to an upright position

– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒

. The

red marking on the safety knob A should no longer be

visible when the backrest is properly secured.

When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, the

release handle can be locked and unlocked with the key. This

prevents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from

inside the vehicle.

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Seats and storage

WARNING

Caution

When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that

the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they

cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.

The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects

stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during

sudden braking.

Storage shelf

Caution

When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that

the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they

cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.

The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be

used to store light articles of clothing.

WARNING

Applies to vehicles: with folding backrests

Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the storage shelf. They

could cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.

Locking the backrest

Caution

Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the

heating element in the rear window and cause damage.

Note

Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the storage

shelf are kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.

Fig. 88 Locking the

backrest

– Turn the key ⇒ fig. 88 to the right to lock the backrest.

– Turn the key to the left to unlock the backrest.

When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, the

release handle can be locked and unlocked with the key. This

prevents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from

inside the vehicle.

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Seats and storage

Applies to vehicles: with load-through hatch

– Fold the cover of the load-through hatch back up from

inside the vehicle until it engages.

Load-through hatch

You can use the load-through hatch and bag to transport

objects safely inside the vehicle.

– Fold up the centre armrest again if desired.

– Close the boot lid.

WARNING

Loose objects must be transported in the bag, as the bag can be

secured. Individual objects cannot be secured - Risk of accident!

Note

Fig. 89 In the rear seat:

Opening the lid of the

load-through hatch

• You can also open the load-through hatch from the luggage

compartment. Press down the release catch and push the cover

forwards.

• The load-through hatch can be locked and unlocked from inside

the vehicle using the emergency key ⇒ fig. 89.

Opening the load-through hatch

– In the passenger compartment, pull down the centre rear

armrest.

Applies to vehicles: with load-through hatch

– Pull the release catch ⇒ fig. 89 -arrow- and fold the cover

of the load-through hatch down into the passenger

compartment.

Securing the transport bag

The transport bag must be secured in the luggage

compartment.

– Open the boot lid.

– Working from the luggage compartment, push the bag

through the opening.

– Secure the bag ⇒ page 81.

Closing the load-through hatch

– Open the boot lid.

Fig. 90 Luggage

compartment:

Securing the bag

– Take the bag out of the load-through hatch.

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