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objects or devices that are connected to

the vehicle via a cable.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Warning

Improperly stowed objects can slip and be

thrown into the car's interior, for instance

in the event of an accident, braking or

an evasive maneuver. Vehicle occupants

can be hit and injured. There is a risk of

injury. Stow and secure objects and cargo

properly.

Loading

NOTICE

Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam-

age. There is a risk of damage to property.

Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo

area.

Safety information

Warning

High gross vehicle weight can overheat

the tires, damage them internally and

cause a sudden tire pressure loss. Driv-

ing characteristics may be negatively

impacted, reducing directional stability,

lengthening the braking distances and

changing the steering response. There is

a risk of accident. Pay attention to the per-

mitted load-carrying capacity of the tires

and never exceed the permitted gross ve-

hicle weight.

NOTICE

The cargo area floor is designed for a par-

ticular maximum weight. A load that is too

heavy and that is selective can damage the

cargo area floor. There is a risk of damage

to property. Do not exceed the maximum

load of the cargo area floor and evenly

distribute the cargo across the cargo area

floor.

The maximum load is 881 lbs / 440 kg.

Warning

Steps for determining correct load

limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined

weight of occupants and cargo should

Devices connected to the vehicle via a

cable, such as mobile phones or loose ob-

jects, can be thrown through the vehicle

interior while driving, such as in the event

of an accident, braking or evasive maneu-

ver. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose

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never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on

the vehicle’s placard.

Stowing and securing cargo

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Cover sharp edges and corners on the

cargo.

2. Determine the combined weight of the

driver and passengers that will be riding

in the vehicle.

–

Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as pos-

sible, directly behind and at the bottom

of the rear seat backrests.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg or

XXX lbs

–

Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is

not occupied, secure each of the outer

seat belts in the opposite buckle.

4. The resulting figure equals the availa-

ble amount of cargo and luggage load

capacity. For example, if the “XXX”

amount equals 1,400 lbs and there will

be five 150 lbs passengers in the vehi-

cle, the amount of available cargo and

luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 -

750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)

–

Fold down the rear seat backrests com-

pletely to stow large cargo.

Do not stack cargo above the upper edge

of the backrests.

Lashing eyes in the cargo area

5. Determine the combined weight of lug-

gage and cargo being loaded on the ve-

hicle. That weight may not safely exceed

the available cargo and luggage load ca-

pacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If the vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be transferred

to the vehicle. Consult this manual to

determine how this reduces the availa-

ble cargo and luggage load capacity of

the vehicle.

The number of lashing eyes in the cargo

area may vary depending on vehicle equip-

ment. Use the lashing eyes to secure cargo.

Payload

Attach auxiliary materials to secure the

cargo, such as lashing straps, tensioning

straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to the

lashing eyes in the cargo area.

The maximum payload is the sum of the

weight of the occupants and the cargo.

The greater the weight of the occupants, the

less cargo that can be transported.

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Opening

Cargo cover

Safety information

Warning

A cargo cover that snaps back quickly can

jam body parts or cause damage. There is

a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty. Do not let the cargo cover snap back

into place.

Devices connected to the vehicle via a

cable, such as mobile phones or loose ob-

jects, can be thrown through the vehicle

interior while driving, such as in the event

of an accident, braking or evasive maneu-

ver. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose

objects or devices that are connected to

the vehicle via a cable.

Pull over the cargo cover and detach from

the brackets on both sides.

Removing

For storing bulky objects the cargo cover

can be removed.

Closing

Warning

An incorrectly inserted cargo cover can be

thrown about the car's interior, such as in

the event of an accident or a braking or

evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. Make sure

the cargo cover is securely engaged in the

brackets.

Press the release button, arrow 1, and pull

the cargo cover out towards the rear, ar-

row 2.

Installing

Slide the cargo cover in until it engages on

both sides with an audible click.

Storage compartments in the

cargo area

Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook

both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.

Side storage compartments

Storage compartments are located on the

left and right sides.

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Storage compartments in the split

doors

There are storage compartments in the split

doors.

General information

The rear seat backrest is divided into two

parts at a ratio of 60 to 40. The left rear seat

backrest is connected to the center section.

With through-loading system: the rear seat

backrest is divided into three parts at a

40-20-40 ratio. The side rear seat backrests

and the center section can be folded down

separately.

Multifunction hook

Warning

Improper use of the multifunction hooks

can lead to a risk of objects flying about,

e.g., during braking and evasive maneu-

vers. There is a risk of injury and risk of

damage to property. Only hang lightweight

objects from the multifunction hooks. Only

transport heavy luggage in the cargo area

if it has been appropriately secured.

The rear seat backrests can be folded down

with the respective loops from the rear.

Safety information

Warning

There is a danger of jamming with fold-

ing down the rear seat backrests. There

is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. Make sure that the area of move-

ment of the rear seat backrest and the of

the head restraint is clear prior to folding

down.

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

accident, braking or an evasive maneuver.

There is a risk of injury. Make sure that

the rear seat backrest is locked after fold-

ing it back.

A multifunction hook is located on the right

side in the cargo area.

Enlarging the cargo area

Principle

The cargo area can be enlarged as follows:

Warning

–

The rear seat backrests can be folded

down.

With a rear seat backrest that is not

locked, the protective effect of the middle

seat belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk

of injury or danger to life. If you are using

the middle seat belt, lock the wider rear

seat backrest.

The rear seat backrests can be moved

into an upright loading position using

the cargo setting.

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Cargo position

Principle

The rear seat backrests can be moved into

an upright loading position.

Warning

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 securely against the

backrest. If possible, adjust 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.

Adjusting

1. Release the backrest, and tilt it forward.

2. Fold the frame up until it engages.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when moving

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement is

clear when moving the head restraint.

3. Fold back and engage the rear seat

backrest.

Folding down the center section

1. Fold in the middle head restraint.

Folding down the rear seat

backrest from the rear

1. Before the rear seat backrest is folded

down, fold in the center head restraint if

necessary.

2. Press the switch and pull the center sec-

tion forward.

2. Press the switch and pull the rear seat

backrest forward.

Folding back the backrest

Fold up the backrest and press it into the

latch. Make sure that the seat belt is not

caught behind the backrest or in between

the backrest and the rear seats.

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Folded up position

Safety information

Variable cargo area floor

Principle

With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo

area can be configured corresponding to

transport requirements.

Warning

Improper use of the cargo area floor can

lead to a risk of objects flying about

during braking and evasive maneuvers,

for example. There is a risk of injury and

risk of damage to property.

General information

Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer

to page 229.

–

Do not use the cargo area floor to

separate the cargo area and vehicle

interior in the sense of a luggage net.

Removing the cargo floor panel

1. Fold the rear part of the cargo floor

panel upward.

–

Only use the cargo area floor in the

folded-up position when the rear seat

backrests are folded up and locked.

–

Fold down the cargo area floor before

driving off.

Always secure cargo against slipping,

using straps, belts and lashing eyes,

for instance.

Fold up the cargo floor panel

Fold the rear part of the cargo floor panel

upward.

2. Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear

and fold slightly upward.

Fold up the cargo floor panel and press be-

hind the locks on the left and right, arrow.

You've reached the maximum cargo height.

3. Pull the cargo floor panel backward from

the brackets.

Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall the

cargo area floor.

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