Important safety notes
When loading the vehicle, make sure that you do not stack the load in the cargo compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows. Do not place heavy objects on top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Opening and closing the cargo compartment cover
► To
open
: pull cargo compartment cover 1 back and clip it into the retainers on the left and right of the rear door.
► To
close
: unclip cargo compartment cover 1 and guide it forwards until it is completely rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo compartment cover
► To
remove
: make sure that cargo compartment cover 2 is rolled up.
► Slide catches 1 on the left-hand and righthand sides of cargo compartment cover 2 towards the center of the vehicle.
► Swing cargo compartment cover 2 up and out.
► To
install
: slide catches 1 towards the center of the vehicle.
► Insert cargo compartment cover 2 into the recesses in the side trim.
► Push down the right-hand and left-hand sides of cargo compartment cover 2 until it engages.
► Slide catches 1 in the direction of the side trim.
Transfer case
General notes
The vehicle has permanent all-wheel drive.
Power is always transmitted to both axles.
For further information on driving off-road,
see .
Shift ranges
WARNING
If you do not wai ...
Distronic plus
Important safety notes
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to:
• people or animals
• stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
stopped or parked vehicles
• oncoming and crossing traffic
As a r ...
Roof carrier
WARNING
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
The roof is not suited for transporting loads.
Never use roof rails or o ...