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3. Push the relevant head restraint all the way
down, see page 35.
4. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the luggage area.
5. The released rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forwards by
pushing the head restraint.
Fastening
1. Fold the rear seat backrest back into the
position for sitting and engage it.
When returning the rear seat backrest
into the position for sitting, make sure
that the seat's locking mechanism engages
properly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown
about in the event of sharp braking or eva-
sive manoeuvres and endanger the occu-
pants.<
2. Release the seat belt tongue from the
mounting on the rear parcel shelf and insert
it into the belt lock of the centre seat belt.
The seat belt tongue must be heard to
engage.
There are lashing eyes in the luggage area to
which luggage area nets
*
or retaining straps
can be attached when loads have to be secured,
see page 109.
Touring:
Luggage area
Make sure that no fluids are leaking in the
luggage area. Otherwise the vehicle could
be damaged.<
Roller-blind cover
Pull out the cover and hook it into the holders.
Do not place any objects on the cover, as
they could endanger the car's occupants,
e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv-
ing.
Do not allow the cover to be retracted in an
uncontrolled manner, as otherwise it could be
damaged.<
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