If objects or loads are not secured when being transported in the through-loading facility, they could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces .

The through-loading facility is opened from the cargo compartment.
■ Release the seat backrests in the second row of seats and tilt them in the cargo/load position .
■ Fold down the rear seat armrest.
■ Pull the center head restraint on the rear bench seat into the uppermost position .
■ Slide release catch 1 to the left and swing flap 2 to the left until it is lying on the rear side of the rear bench seat.

■ Push cover 3 forward until it is lying on the rear seat armrest.
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
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Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
■ Open the driver's door.
■ Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
■ ...
General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is described under "Mounting a wheel"
.
You should regularly check the pressure of the emergency spare wheel,
particularly prior to long trips, ...