Load compartment
The rear seat backrest is divided in two
parts. Both parts can be folded down.
Warning
When folding up, ensure that backrests
are securely locked 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.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
●
Remove the load compartment cover
ð page 36.
●
Press and hold the catch to push the
head restraints down ð page 16
Rear seats ð page 19
LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing cover
To remove the cover:
● Unhook the two cords.
● Lift the cover, then remove it.
There are several ways of storing it:
● Either upright behind the front seats.
● Or flat on the bottom of the boot.
Stowing
The load compartment cover can be
stored behind the rear seat backrests.
Unhook retaining straps and lift the cover
backwards until it unlatches.
Then slide it down in the guides behind
the seat backrests.
Fitting cover
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach the retaining straps to
the tailgate.
R
EAR FLOOR STORAGE COVER
Raise the cover at the recess to
gain access to emergency breakdown
equipment.
Tire repair kit ð page 157.
Spare wheel ð page 161.
Double load floor
The double load floor can be inserted in
the load compartment in two positions:
●
lower position above the rear floor
storage cover
●
upper position interlocked
If mounted in the upper position, the
space between the load floor and the
spare wheel well cover can be used as
a storage compartment.
36 Storage
DOOR PANEL STORAGE
A storage compartment is located in the
front and rear door panels.