The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles
with divided rear seats.
Folding the seat cushions forwards, removing
Folding forward
Before folding the rear seats forwards, adapt the position of the front seats
in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded rear seats.
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Unlock the seat backrest by pressing the securing knob A » Fig. 57 and fold
it forwards.
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Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest.
Fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
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Folding backwards
Push the head restraint into the slightly lifted seat backrest.
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest »
Make sure that the red pin B is hidden.
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Fig. 58 Folding the seat cushions forwards and removing
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The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward or by removing the rear seats.
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WARNING
Folding forward
Pull up the seat squab in the direction of the arrow
wards in the direction of the arrow 2 .
1
» Fig. 58 and fold for-
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The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
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Removing
Fold the seat cushion forward.
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – there is a risk of injury.
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Press the wire loops in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 58 - and remove
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Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then
the seat squab from its bracket.
that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its func-
tion.
Fitting
Press the wire loop in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 58 - and fit it into
the bracket.
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CAUTION
Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.
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Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.
Head restraints
Note
Introduction
On vehicles with an installed net partition housing, first fold back the left seat
rest followed by the right one.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the head restraints
Storing the head restraints in the seat squabs
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Seats and storage
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