X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y
page 106).
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
If you do not need the through-loading feature,
you should always engage the rear seat backr-
ests. This will prevent unauthorised access to
the boot from the vehicle interior.
Locking the centre rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the boot from being
accessed by unauthorised persons, the centre
seat backrest can be locked using a catch. The
centre seat backrest can only be folded forward
together with the left seat backrest.
X
To lock: fold the left and centre seat backr-
ests forward. Make sure that the centre and
left seat backrests are engaged and joined
together.
X
Slide catch
:
upwards.
The release mechanism of the centre seat
backrest is locked.
X
To unlock: fold the left and centre seat backr-
ests forward.
X
Slide catch
:
downwards.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
R
observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 308).
R
secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R
distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
R
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load. These are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
R
do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R
pad sharp edges for protection.
Vehicles with the through-loading feature in the
rear bench seat:
X
Fold up the lashing eyelets next to the rear
seat backrest and put them through the slots
in the carpet.
Bag hook
G
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
3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
X
Pull bag hook
;
down by tab
:
.
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