Luggage compartment
¤ Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment pass-through
Tie-downs
Shopping bag hooks
Variable luggage compartment floor
Always stow heavy objects in the luggage compartment and make sure that the rear seat backrests
are securely latched in their upright position. Always secure objects to the tie-downs with suitable
straps. Never overload the vehicle. Remember that the vehicle load, as well as how it is distributed,
can affect vehicle handling and braking ⇒ .
More information:
x Safety belts
x Airbag system
x Lights
x Transporting
x Trailer towing
x Tires and wheels
WARNING
An open or unlocked luggage compartment poses special risks for children.
x Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make
certain that no one is left inside.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around the vehicle, especially
with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. This could cause severe or fatal injuries.
x A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly
to small children.
x Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
x Never let anyone ride in the luggage compartment.