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for this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or
padding.
Cargo tie-down rings in the cargo com-
partment
There are four cargo tie-down rings : in the
cargo compartment mounted at the sides.
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
G WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects
on top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Opening and closing the cargo compart-
ment cover
To open: pull cargo compartment cover :
X
back and clip it into the retainers on the left
and right of the rear door.
To close: unclip cargo compartment
X
cover : and guide it forwards until it is
completely rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
To remove: make sure that cargo com-
X
partment cover ; is rolled up.
Slide catches : on the left-hand and right-
X
hand sides of cargo compartment cover ;
towards the center of the vehicle.
Swing cargo compartment cover ; up and
X
out.
To install: slide catches : towards the
X
center of the vehicle.
Insert cargo compartment cover ; into
X
the recesses in the side trim.
Stowage areas
Z
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