Operation Manual

backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
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Fold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
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You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the trunk from the vehicle inte-
rior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
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Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 251).
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Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
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Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
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Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
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Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
corners.
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Pad sharp edges for protection.
Trunk
:
Cargo tie-down rings
EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands
may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PACK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not within the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes trap-
ped, carefully push the center of the load sur-
face downward.
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When the EASY-PACK trunk box is pulled
out, no objects may be placed on the frame of
the box, nor should the frame be pushed from
above. Otherwise, the box could be damaged.
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Sharp-edged, pointed or fragile objects can
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and then
be thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box.
Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk outside of the EASY-PACK
trunk box.
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If you exceed the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects can be
thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk box and
strike vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always observe the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box. Always store
Stowage areas
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Stowage and features
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