Folding the seat backrest forwards
!
When folding the rear seat backrest for-
wards, ensure that there are no items lying
on the seat cushions. These items could
otherwise be damaged or could themselves
damage the rear seats.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forwards separately to
increase the luggage compartment capacity.
i
When you fold one or both parts of the
rear seat backrests forwards, the headr-
ests are also lowered if necessary. In the
case of vehicles with memory function, the
respective front seat is moved forwards
slightly to avoid contact with the seat
behind it.
X
Vehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X
Pull back the left or right release lever in
the luggage compartment
:
.
The corresponding backrest folds for-
wards.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding back the seat backrest
G
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is cor-
rectly engaged. Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
R
brake sharply
R
change direction suddenly
R
are involved in an accident
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
!
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X
Fold seat backrest
:
back until it engages.
X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y
page 101).
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
General notes
G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R
brake sharply
R
change direction suddenly
R
are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Stowage areas
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