Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 288).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
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Vehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
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Vehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
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Open the trunk.
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Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
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Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
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Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X
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. Awarning 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 notneed the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunk from the
vehicle interior.
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 288).
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Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
Stowage areas
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Stowage and features
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