Fig. 89
In the luggage compartment: Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
When you open or close the rear hatch, the supporting cords, when attached, will automatically raise
or lower the luggage compartment cover.
You can put light articles of clothing on the luggage compartment cover. But remember that your view
through the rear window must not be obstructed.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
x
Unhook the supporting cords from each side of the rear hatch
⇒
fig. 88
(arrows).
x
Fold the luggage compartment cover upward
⇒
fig. 89
(arrow
(1)
), until the luggage compartment
cover releases from the side brackets.
Storing the luggage compartment cover
x
Slide the luggage compartment cover between the rear seat backrest and the side mounts (arrow
(2)
).
Installing the luggage compartment cover
x
Position the luggage compartment cover on the side brackets.
x
Slide the luggage compartment cover forward into the side brackets.
x
Hook the supporting cords onto the rear hatch
⇒
fig. 88
(arrows).
WARNING
In a sudden braking or other maneuver, or in a collision, unsecured or improperly secured
objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can cause serious personal injury.
x
Never leave hard, heavy or sharp objects in bags or loose on the luggage compartment
cover.
x
Never let animals ride on the luggage compartment cover.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment may
only be loaded to a height at which the luggage compartment cover will not press on the cargo
when the rear hatch is closed.