Vehicles with the cargo compartment pack-
age: to enlarge the cargo compartment, you
can adjust the rear seat backrests to a 15°
steeper angle (cargo position).
X
Fold the seat backrest forward
(
Y
page 254).
X
Move handle
:
in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Push back seat backrest
;
as far as han-
dle
:
until the backrest engages.
The backrest is now in the cargo position.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y
page 250).
R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
R
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-
slip protection for light loads.
R
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
:
Cargo tie-down rings
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
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.
:
Bag hook
Parcel shelf
!
The maximum load which may be placed
on the parcel shelf is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).
X
To remove: detach straps
:
from the tail-
gate.
X
Fold the parcel shelf downwards.
X
Pull the parcel shelf out to the rear
;
.
X
To install: place the parcel shelf on the
guide rails on the left and right.
X
Push the parcel shelf evenly forwards using
both hands until it engages.
X
Fold the parcel shelf up.
X
Attach straps
:
to the tailgate.
Stowage areas
255
Stowage
and
featur
es
Z
