X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat for-
wards if necessary.
X
Fold seat backrest
:
back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator
;
is no longer visi-
ble.
X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y
page 109).
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat
backrests (cargo position)
Vehicles with luggage compartment package: to
enlarge the luggage compartment, you can
adjust the rear seat backrests to a 15° steeper
angle (cargo position).
X
Fold the seat backrest forward (
Y
page 292).
X
Move the handle
:
in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Push the seat backrest
;
back to the bar
:
until the backrest engages.
The backrest is now in the cargo position.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 288).
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 intended only as anti-slip pro-
tection for light loads.
R
Do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
:
Lashing eyelets
Bag hooks
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.
Stowage areas
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Stowing
and
features
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