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To open, pull the handle.

The glovebox should be closed while

driving.

Storage compartments

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Storage compartments ................ 58

Glovebox ................................... 58

Cupholders ................................ 58

Front storage ............................. 59

Sunglasses storage ................... 59

Underseat storage ..................... 60

Centre console storage ............. 60

Rear carrier system ................... 60

Load compartment ....................... 70

Load compartment cover ........... 72

Rear floor storage cover ............ 72

Lashing eyes ............................. 72

Warning triangle ........................ 72

First aid kit ................................. 73

Cupholders

Do not store heavy or sharp

objects in the storage

compartments. Otherwise, the

storage compartment lid could

open and vehicle occupants could

be injured by objects being thrown

around in the event of hard

braking, a sudden change in

direction or an accident.

Glovebox

Roof rack system ......................... 73

The cupholders are located in the

centre console and rear part of the

centre console.

Roof rack ................................... 73

Loading information ..................... 73

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A storage compartment is located

next to the steering wheel. Pull the

handle to open.

Sunglasses storage

To use the rear seat cupholder, pull

the strap in the rear seat armrest.

Fold down and open.

Do not use for storing heavy objects.

Front storage

A further storage compartment is

located in the centre console.

To open, press the button.

The covers of the storage

compartments should be closed while

driving.

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Underseat storage

Centre console storage

Rear carrier system

Rear carrier system for three

bicycles

Lift drawer at the front and pull out. To

close, push the drawer in and

engage.

Push down the button and slide cover

backwards.

The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix

system) allows one bicycle to be

attached to an extendable carrier

integrated into the vehicle floor. It is

possible to attach two further bicycles

on an adapter. The transportation of

other objects is not permitted.

The maximum load of the rear carrier

system is 60 kg with attached adapter

and 30 kg without attached adapter.

This allows the attachment of an

electrically-powered bicycle to the

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rear carrier system. The maximum

load per bicycle on the adapter is

20 kg.

The wheelbase of a bicycle must not

exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the

secure fastening of a bicycle is not

possible.

Caution

Consult your bicycle dealer before

attaching bicycles with carbon

frames. The bicycles may get

damaged.

If not in use, the rear carrier system

must be slid back into the vehicle

floor.

There must not be any objects on the

bicycles that could become loose

during transportation.

Notice

The tail lights of the vehicle will be

deactivated if the tail lights of the

rear carrier system are installed.

Extending

Open the tailgate.

Pull release lever up. The rear carrier

system disengages and travels

quickly out of the rear bumper.

Caution

9 Warning

If the rear carrier system is

extended and the vehicle is fully

loaded, the ground clearance will

be reduced.

No-one should be in the extension

zone of the rear carrier system,

risk of injury.

Drive carefully whenever the road

has a steep inclination or when

driving over a ramp, bump, etc.

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Completely pull out the rear carrier

system until you hear it engage.

Unfold number plate holder

Fold out tail lights

Ensure that it is not possible to push

in the rear carrier system without

pulling the release lever again.

9 Warning

It is only permissible to fit objects

to the rear carrier system if the

system has been correctly

engaged. If the rear carrier system

will not engage correctly, do not fit

objects to the system and slide the

system back. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

Lift the number plate holder and fold

it backwards.

Affix the number plate before first use

of the rear carrier system.

To install the tail lights, remove both

pins (1). Pull tail lights out of the

retainer towards the front (2) and

downwards and swivel them to the

side.

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Remove strap and fold out the wheel

recess.

Assembling the bicycle rack

Lock the rear carrier system

Push the tail lights into the retainer

(1) and reinstall pins (2) all the way to

attach the lights.

Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it

backwards.

Fold out wheel recess

Fold up the rack (2).

Remove strap and swivel both

clamping levers sideways as far as

they will go.

Otherwise safe functionality is not

guaranteed.

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Push down the rack (1) and swivel

handle (2) backwards to engage.

Make sure that the bicycle stands

centrally on the wheel recesses.

Attaching a bicycle

2. Attach the short mounting bracket

to the bicycle frame. Turn the

knob clockwise to fasten.

Press button (1) and remove left part

of rack (2).

Press button (1) and insert left part of

rack into the right part (2).

1. Rotate the pedals into position, as

shown in the illustration, and put

the bicycle on the wheel recess.

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3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the

wheel recesses using the strap

retainers.

1. Apply the adapter to the rear

carrier system, as shown in the

illustration.

4. Check the bicycle to make sure it

is secure.

Caution

Ensure gap between bicycle and

vehicle is at least 5 cm. If

necessary, loosen handlebar and

swivel sideways.

4. Guide the strap attached to the

adapter underneath the lever

when folding back the rear carrier

system. Fasten the strap.

Attaching the adapter

When carrying more than one bicycle,

the adapter must be fixed.

2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and

hold it, then lower the adapter (2)

at the rear.

Attaching further bicycles

The attachment of further bicycles is

similar to the attachment of the first

bicycle. Additionally, some steps

must be considered:

3. Release lever and check if the

adapter is engaged securely.

1. Before putting on the bicycle,

always unfold the wheel recesses

for the next bicycle if necessary.

2. Always rotate the pedals into an

appropriate position before

putting on the bicycle.

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6. Additionally, secure both bicycle

wheels of the third bicycle to the

wheel recesses using the

tensioning straps.

It is recommended to attach a

warning sign to the rearmost bicycle,

to increase visibility.

Fold the rear carrier system

backwards

The rear carrier system can be folded

backwards to gain access to the load

compartment.

Use the short accessory mounting

bracket to attach the third bicycle.

The bracket must be fixed

between the frames of the second

and third bicycle.

3. Position the bicycles on the rear

carrier system alternately aligned

to the left and to the right.

4. Align the bicycles with the one

attached previously. The wheel

hubs of the bicycles must not

touch each other.

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Without attached adapter:

5. Attach the bicycles with mounting

brackets and strap retainers as

described for the first bicycle. The

mounting brackets should be

fixed in parallel.

Use the long mounting bracket to

attach the second bicycle to the

rack.

Push the lever (1) to disengage

and hold it.

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Pull the rack (2) backwards to

fold the rear carrier system.

With attached adapter:

To increase visibility, the tail lights of

the vehicle are activated when the

rear carrier system is folded back.

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9 Warning

When folding the rear carrier

system forwards again, ensure

that the system is engaged

securely.

Take care when disengaging the

rear carrier system as it will tilt

backwards. Risk of injury.

Removing bicycles

Undo strap retainers on both bicycle

tyres.

2. Unbutton the strap.

Turn knob anticlockwise and remove

mounting brackets.

Detaching adapter

Detach the adapter before removing

the bicycle on the rear carrier system.

1. Fold in wheel recesses.

Hold frame (1) of rearmost

bicycle with one hand and pull the

loop (2) to disengage.

Hold rearmost bicycle with both

hands and fold the rear carrier

system backwards.

3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and

hold it.

4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and

remove.

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Disassembling the bicycle rack

Fold the rack backwards, then push

forwards until it stops (1).

Press the rack down at the rear (2).

Fold in wheel recess

Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap.

Arrange mounting brackets as shown

in the illustration.

Swivel handle (1) sideways to

disengage and lift the rack (2).

Press button (1) and remove upper

part of rack (2).

Stow the strap retainers accurately.

Press button (1) and reinstall rack (2).

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Retracting the rear carrier system

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Unlock the rear carrier system

Ensure that all foldable parts, e.g.

wheel recesses and mounting

brackets, are stowed correctly.

Otherwise the rear carrier system

may get damaged when trying to

retract it.

Push the tail lights into the retainer

(1). Insert pins into the designated

holes of the retainer and the tail lights

(2).

Swivel both clamping levers inwards

as far as they will go. Fasten strap.

Fold in tail lights

Notice

Check that the tail lights of the

vehicle are working properly.

Remove both pins. Pull tail lights out

of the retainer and put them in the

position to be stored in.

Fold in number plate holder

Lift the number plate holder and fold

it forwards.

Push the release lever up and hold it.

Lift the system slightly and push it into

the bumper until it engages.

Release lever must return to original

position.

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Load compartment

9 Warning

If the system cannot be correctly

engaged, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Load compartment extension

Caution

First fold down the rear seat

cushion before folding the rear

seat backrest.

Disregard may lead to damage to

the rear seat.

2. Pull the loop under the seat

cushion and fold down the seat

cushion.

1. Push head restraints down by

pressing the catch.

Notice

To ensure sufficient room for rear

seat cushion operation, slide the

front seat forward and move the front

seat backrest upright.

3. Pull the release lever on top of the

rear backrest.

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To return the backrest to the original

position, pull out the seat belt from the

belt guides and lift backrest up.

or caught under the seat cushion,

then push the front part of the seat

cushion firmly down until it latches.

Push backrest firmly into place.

Caution

9 Warning

When returning rear seat backrest

to the upright position, place the

rear seat belt and buckles

between the rear seat backrest

and one cushion. Make sure the

rear seat belt and buckles do not

get pinched under the rear seat

cushion.

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely engaged in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

collision.

4. Fold the backrest forward and

down.

Ensure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seat

backrest and are arranged in their

proper position.

Ensure the seat belts are not pinched

by the latch.

The centre rear seat belt may lock

when you raise the backrest. If this

happens, allow the belt go back all the

way and repeat operation.

If the seat belt is still locked, fold down

the seat cushion and try again.

To return the rear seat cushion, put

the rear part of the seat cushion in its

original position ensuring that the

seat belt buckle straps are not twisted

5. Put the seat belts for the outboard

seats into the belt guides.

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Mount the cover to the hook at the

sidewall.

Load compartment cover

Rear floor storage cover

Rear floor cover

Lashing eyes

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

Warning triangle

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Removing

Grasp the handle and lift the cover.

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.

Remove the cover.

Fitting

Stow the warning triangle below the

floor cover in the load compartment.

Secure it with the strap.

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards.

Attach retaining straps to tailgate.

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First aid kit

Roof rack system

Loading information

Roof rack

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Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be placed

against the seat backrests.

Ensure the backrests are

securely engaged. If objects can

be stacked, the heavier objects

should be placed at the bottom.

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Secure objects with lashing

straps attached to the lashing

eyes 3 72.

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Secure loose objects in load

compartment to prevent sliding.

Stow the first aid kit in the storage

compartment at the left sidewall of the

load compartment.

When transporting objects in the

load compartment, the backrests

of the rear seats must not be

angled forward.

Do not allow the load to protrude

above the upper edge of the

backrests.

Do not place any objects on the

load compartment cover or the

instrument panel, and do not

cover the sensor on top of the

instrument panel.

The roof rack has side rails attached

to the roof.

For safety reasons and to avoid

damage to the roof, the vehicle

approved roof rack system is

recommended. For further

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information contact your workshop.

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The load must not obstruct the

operation of the pedals, parking

brake and gear selector, or

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel

tank 90% full).

Optional equipment and

accessories increase the kerb

weight.

Driving with a roof load increases

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

cross-winds and has a

detrimental effect on vehicle

handling due to the vehicle’s

higher centre of gravity.

Distribute the load evenly and

secure it properly with retaining

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure

and vehicle speed according to

the load conditions. Check and

retighten the straps frequently.

hinder the freedom of movement

of the driver. Do not place any

unsecured objects in the interior.

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Do not drive with an open load

compartment.

9 Warning

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and

cause personal injury or damage

to the load or vehicle.

Do not drive faster than 75 mph.

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The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

vehicle weight (see identification

plate 3 219) and the EC kerb

weight.

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The permissible roof load is

75 kg. The roof load is the

combined weight of the roof rack

and the load.

To calculate the payload, enter

the data for your vehicle in the

weights table at the front of this

manual.

The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

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