General information

The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest.

The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40– 20–40.

Before folding down the rear seat backrests, Danger of pinching

Before folding down the rear seat backrests, ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no one is located in the area of movement and that no one reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests when the middle section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Before carrying persons in the rear, engage Locking the backrest

Before carrying persons in the rear, engage and thereby lock the backrests, or the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident may be limited.

necessary Retract the head restraints if necessary before backrests are folded down

With folding head restraints, fold in the head restraints before folding down the backrests, or damage may result.

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