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.
Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivit ...
Switching the windshield defroster
on/off
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Otherwise, your vision may be impaired,
which could endanger you or others.
► Turn the Sma ...
Setting the center air vents
Center air vents
1 Center air vent, left
2 Center air vent, right
3 Center vent thumbwheel, right
4 Center vent thumbwheel, left
► To open/close: turn thumbwheels 3
and 4 to the right or ...