Observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 288)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Y
page 288).
Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
G
WARNING
If the backrest of the co-driver's seat is folded
forward, passengers in the rear compartment
could collide with parts of the seat mecha-
nism, particularly in the event of an accident,
heavy braking or sudden changes of direction.
There is a risk of injury.
If another person is travelling in the vehicle
when the backrest of the co-driver's seat is
folded forward, this person must sit on the
rear seat behind the driver.
The backrest of the front-passenger seat can be
folded forwards to increase the luggage com-
partment capacity.
Once you no longer need the backrest on the
front-passenger side to be used as a load sur-
face, fold the backrest back into place.
X
To fold forward: gently push the backrest
back.
X
Pull release handle
:
and fold the backrest
fully onto the seat cushion until it engages.
X
To fold back: gently push the backrest down
and pull release handle
:
.
X
Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.
Through-loading facility in the rear
compartment
X
To open: fold down seat armrest
:
.
X
Pull the centre head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(
Y
page 109).
X
Slide locking mechanism
=
in the direction
of the arrow.
X
Swing flap
;
fully to the side.
Flap
;
is held open by a magnet.
X
To close: swing flap
;
in the luggage com-
partment back until it engages.
X
Fold armrest
:
up fully if necessary.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 288).
Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
Stowage areas
291
Stowing
and
features
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