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Loading guidelines

WARNING

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip

over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle

occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-

larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-

den change in direction.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping before the

journey.

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle

are dependent on the distribution of the load

within the vehicle.

Observe the following notes on loading and

transporting a load:

Never exceed the maximum permissible

gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight

rating for the vehicle (including occupants).

The values are specified on the vehicle iden-

tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's

door.

The cargo compartment is the preferred place

to carry objects.

Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-

sible and as low down in the cargo compart-

ment as possible.

The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

Always place the load against the rear or front

seat backrests. Make sure that the seat

backrests are securely locked into place.

Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel

nets to transport loads and luggage.

Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening mate-

rials appropriate for the weight and size of the

load.

Hook in the cargo net when loading.

The maximum load capacity of the stowage

well under the cargo compartment floor is

55 lbs (25 kg).

Secure the load with sufficiently strong and

wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges for

protection.

Do not position the load on one part of the

folding cargo compartment floor only. The

maximum load capacity of the folding cargo

compartment floor is 220 lbs (100 kg). Dis-

tribute the weight evenly to avoid damaging

the cargo compartment floor. Place a solid

board under the load if necessary. Please

note that the load on the cargo compartment

floor will be increased when the load is lashed

down.

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Stowage spaces

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you transport objects in the vehicle interior

and these are not adequately secured, they

could slip or be flung around and thereby

strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone brackets may not always be able to

hold the objects placed in them in the event of

an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-

larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden

changes of direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that they

cannot be tossed about in these or similar

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not pro-

trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Ensure that closable stowage spaces are

shut before beginning your journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-

ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in

the cargo compartment.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).

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Stowage compartments in the front

Glove box

To open: pull handle : and open glove box

flap ;.

To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards until

it engages.

There is a pen holder at the top of the glove box

flap.

Eyeglasses compartment

To open: press marking :.

Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is

always closed while the vehicle is in motion.

Stowage compartment in the front center

console

To open: press the marking on cover :.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there

may be an ashtray in the center console

instead of a storage compartment.

Stowage compartment in front of the arm-

rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion)

To open: press the marking on cover :.

You can remove the non-slip mat and the

insert for cleaning. When removing the insert

you will have to overcome some slight resist-

ance.

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Stowage compartment under the armrest

To open: on vehicles with movable armrests,

make sure that the armrest is in the rearmost

position.

Press button : and fold the armrest up.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the arm-

rest can be moved backwards or forwards in a

longitudinal direction.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-

lowing may be in the stowage compartment: a

multimedia connector unit with an SD card slot

and 2 USB ports, e.g. for use with an iPod

iPhone

or MP3 player; see the separate oper-

ating instructions.

Stowage compartment under the driver's

seat and front-passenger seat

WARNING

If you exceed the maximum load for the stow-

age compartment, the cover may not be able

to restrain the items. Items may be thrown out

of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle

occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-

larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-

den change in direction.

Never exceed the maximum permissible load

for the stowage compartment. Stow and

secure heavy objects in the cargo compart-

ment.

The maximum permissible load of the stowage

compartment is 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg).

To open: pull handle : up and fold cover ;

forwards.

Stowage space in the rear

Stowage compartment in the rear center

console

To open: pull down the top of stowage com-

partment : by the edge of the handle.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

there may be an open stowage space above

the stowage compartment.

Folding table

WARNING

If the folding table is folded out while the vehi-

cle is in motion, passengers can be thrown

against it, particularly in the event of an acci-

dent, heavy braking or a sudden change of

direction. There is a risk of injury.

Fold the folding table away before each jour-

ney.

Do not load the folding table with more than

the maximum permissible load of 4.4 lbs

(2 kg).

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To fold out: pull folding table : up in the

direction of the arrow to the desired position.

To fold away: push folding table : down

onto the backrest.

Parcel nets

Stowage nets are located:

in the front-passenger footwell

on the back of the driver's and the front-

passenger seat

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207)

and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces

(Y page 207).

Folding backrest on the front-

passenger seat

WARNING

If the backrest of the front-passenger seat is

folded forward, rear seat passengers can

come in contact with parts of the seat mech-

anism. particularly in the event of an accident,

heavy braking or a sudden change of direc-

tion. There is a risk of injury.

If a passenger travels in the vehicle while the

front-passenger seat is folded forward, they

must sit in the rear seat behind the driver.

The backrest of the front-passenger seat can be

folded forwards to increase the cargo compart-

ment capacity.

Once you no longer need the backrest on the

front-passenger side to be used as a load sur-

face, fold the backrest back into place.

To fold forward: gently push the backrest

back.

Pull release handle : and fold the backrest

fully onto the seat cushion until it engages.

To fold back: gently push the backrest down

and pull release handle :.

Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.

Through-loading facility in the rear

To open: fold down seat armrest :.

Pull the center head restraint on the rear

bench seat into the uppermost position

(Y page 80).

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Slide locking mechanism = in the direction

of the arrow.

Swing flap ; fully to the side.

Flap ; is held open by a magnet.

To close: swing flap ; in the cargo compart-

ment back until it engages.

Fold armrest : up fully if necessary.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).

Cargo compartment enlargement

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat

backrest are not engaged they could fold for-

wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the

event of an accident.

The vehicle occupant would thereby be

pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench

seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The

seat belt can no longer offer the intended

level of protection and could even cause

injuries.

Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-

partment cannot be restrained by the seat

backrest.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Before every trip, make sure that the seat

backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat

are engaged.

Before folding the backrest in the rear com-

partment forwards, make sure that the rear

compartment armrest and the cupholder are

folded in. They may otherwise be damaged.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests

can be folded forwards separately to increase

the cargo compartment capacity.

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

and back

Folding the rear seat backrests forward

Fully insert the backrest head restraints if

necessary (Y page 81).

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle ;

of the seat backrest forwards.

Corresponding seat backrest : is released.

Fold backrest : forwards.

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Folding the rear seat backrest back

Make sure that the seat belt does not

become trapped when folding the rear seat

backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-

aged.

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.

Red lock status indicator ; is no longer visi-

ble.

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Adjust the head restraints if necessary

(Y page 81).

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Securing loads

Cargo tie-down rings

General notes

Observe the following notes on securing loads:

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).

Secure the load using the cargo tie-down

rings.

Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down

rings evenly.

Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a

load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip

protection for light loads.

Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or

corners.

Pad sharp edges for protection.

Cargo compartment

Cargo tie-down rings

Bag hook

WARNING

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-

gage could be flung around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly

changing directions. There is a risk of injury.

Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

The bag hook can bear a maximum load of

6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure

a load.

Bag hook

Cargo compartment cover

Important safety notes

WARNING

On its own, the cargo compartment cover

cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,

items of luggage and heavy loads. You could

be hit by an unsecured load during sudden

changes in direction, braking or in the event of

an accident. There is an increased risk of

injury or even fatal injury.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

using tie downs, even if you are using the

cargo compartment cover.

When loading the vehicle, make sure that

you do not stack the load in the cargo com-

partment higher than the lower edge of the

side windows. Do not place heavy objects on

top of the cargo compartment cover.

When removing and installing the cargo

compartment cover, ensure that its end caps

do not scrape the light-colored parts of the

vehicle.

The cargo compartment cover is located behind

the rear bench seat backrest.

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Extending/retracting the cargo com-

partment cover

To extend: pull the cargo compartment cover

back by grab handle : and clip it into retain-

ers ; on the left and right.

To retract: unhook the cargo compartment

cover from retainers ; on the left and right

and guide it forwards by grab handle : until

it is fully retracted.

Installing/removing the cargo compart-

ment cover

To remove: make sure that the cargo com-

partment cover is rolled up.

Push in the end cap of cargo compartment

cover : in the direction of the arrow on the

right or left-hand side using grip = on the

lower edge.

Push cargo compartment cover : into oppo-

site anchorage ;.

Remove cargo compartment cover :

upwards.

To install: set cargo compartment cover :

on the right or left-hand side in anchorage ;.

Push in the opposite end cap of cargo com-

partment cover : and insert cargo compart-

ment cover : into opposite anchorage ;.

Cargo net

Important safety notes

WARNING

On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or

restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and

heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured

load during sudden changes in direction,

braking or in the event of an accident. There is

an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

using tie downs, even if you are using the

cargo net.

It is important to use a cargo net if you load the

vehicle with small objects above the seat backr-

ests. For safety reasons, always use a cargo net

when transporting loads.

Damaged cargo nets can no longer fulfill their

protective function and must be replaced. Visit a

qualified specialist workshop.

Attaching and tightening the cargo net

You have two options for hooking in the cargo

net:

with cargo compartment enlargement: the

brackets are behind the B‑pillar and the cargo

tie-down rings to tension the net are on the

sides of the rear-compartment footwell.

without cargo compartment enlargement: the

brackets are behind the C-pillar and the cargo

tie-down rings to tension the net are in the

cargo compartment (Y page 212).

The cargo net is located in the stowage space

under the cargo compartment floor

(Y page 214).

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Open both Velcro fasteners and remove the

cargo net.

Unroll and unfold the cargo net.

The joints on the upper and lower guide rod

should engage audibly.

Example cargo net installed behind the C-pillar

(without cargo compartment enlargement)

To attach and tighten: insert guide rod :

into bracket ;.

Attach belt hook ? to the cargo tie-down ring

and pull down on the loose end of the lashing

strap until the cargo net is taut.

Fold up the two Velcro fasteners on the ends

of the lashing straps and press them firmly

onto the lashing straps above the belt clamps.

After driving a short distance, check the ten-

sion of the cargo net and retighten it if nec-

essary.

To loosen and detach: pull belt clamp = up

to reduce the tension in the lashing strap.

Unhook belt hook ? from the cargo tie-down

ring.

Detach guide rod : from bracket ;.

To stow:press the red button on the upper

and lower guide rod.

Fold the cargo net and roll it up.

Close the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo

net holder.

Stowage well under the cargo com-

partment floor

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you drive when the cargo compartment floor

is open, objects could be flung around, thus

striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of

injury, particularly in the event of sudden

braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always close the cargo compartment floor

before a journey.

The maximum load capacity of the stowage

well under the cargo compartment floor is

55 lbs (25 kg).

There is a stowage area for TIREFIT, the vehicle

tool kit, a folding box, etc. underneath the cargo

compartment floor.

Opening/closing the cargo compart-

ment floor

To open: open the tailgate.

Holding ribbing ;, press handle : down-

wards.

Handle : folds up.

Swing the cargo compartment floor upwards

using handle : until it rests against the cargo

compartment cover.

Fold out hook = on the underside of the

cargo compartment floor.

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Attach hook = to the cargo compartment's

upper seal ?.

To close: detach hook = from upper seal ?.

Fasten hook = to the bracket on the under-

side of the cargo compartment floor.

Fold the cargo compartment floor down.

Press the cargo compartment floor down until

it engages.

Setting the height of the cargo compart-

ment floor

The stowage well under the cargo compartment

floor can be increased or decreased in size as

necessary. To do this, you can lock the floor at

two different heights. The upper catch gives a

flat load surface when the rear bench seat is

folded forward.

To raise: using handle :, lift up cargo com-

partment floor ; in the direction of arrow =

and pull it upwards.

Lower cargo compartment floor ; again. To

do this, push the cargo compartment floor

away so that it engages in the guide on the

upper level.

Cargo compartment floor ; engages in the

upper position.

Carry out this step using both hands.

To lower: raise cargo compartment floor ;

slightly using handle : and pull it towards

you.

Lower cargo compartment floor ; again

slowly. Whilst doing so, press the cargo com-

partment floor into the lower level.

Cargo compartment floor ; engages in the

lower position.

Roof carrier

Important safety notes

WARNING

When you load the roof, the center of gravity

of the vehicle rises and the driving character-

istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof

load, the driving characteristics, as well as

steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.

There is a risk of an accident.

Never exceed the maximum roof load and

adjust your driving style.

You will find information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section

(Y page 286).

An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load

may become detached from the vehicle. You

must therefore ensure that you observe the roof

carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.

Attaching the roof carrier

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