Through-loading system
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrests.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40–
20–40. The side rear seat backrests and the
center section can be folded down separately.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from
the cargo area. The center section can be sepa‐
rately folded down from the rear.
Safety information
Warning
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head
restraint is clear prior to folding down.
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
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 folding it back.
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries 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 cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
NOTICE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest including head
restraint is clear when folding down.
Folding down the rear seat
backrest from the cargo area
1.
Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt
in the rear using the latch plate of another
safety belt.
2.
Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
3.
Push the corresponding head restraint down
as far as it will go.
4.
Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area
to release the rear seat backrest. The un‐
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