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Climate control
CONTROLS
Turn the ring to set the desired
To prevent window condensation, recirculated-
intensity from soft to intensive.
air mode switches off automatically after a cer-
tain amount of time, depending on the external
temperature.
If windows are fogged over, switch off the recir-
The set intensity is displayed via the position of
culating mode and press the AUTO button.
the illuminated LED segment.
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
Controlling the air flow manually
recirculated-air mode
Concept
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC rec-
manually.
ognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.
The outside air supply is shut off and the inte-
General information
rior air is recirculated.
To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO
program first.
General information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pol-
Operation
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut-
Turn the ring to set the desired
off automatically.
air flow.
If the system is deactivated, outside air contin-
uously flows into the car's interior.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the
The manually adjusted air flow is displayed via
fogging of the windows increases.
illuminated LED segments.
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-
The air flow of the automatic climate control
tants in the immediate environment by tempo-
may be reduced automatically to save battery
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
power.
system then recirculates the air flow within the
vehicle.
Controlling the air distribution manually
Switching on/off
Concept
Press button repeatedly to select an
The air distribution for climate control can be
operating mode:
adjusted manually.
LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
Operation
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con-
Press button repeatedly to select a
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out-
program:
side air and shuts off automatically.
Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
Windows, upper body region, and floor
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per-
area.
manently blocked.
Upper body region and floor area.
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Climate control
Floor area.
The rear window defroster can only be acti-
vated continuously at an external temperature
Windows and floor area.
below approx. 41 ℉/5 ℃.
Windows.
Windows and upper body region.
When GREEN Mode is activated, the heater out-
put is reduced.
Upper body region.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
In external and recirculated-air mode the mi-
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
Concept
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte-
from the windshield and the front side win-
nance, refer to page 249.
dows.
Switching on/off
Ventilation
Press button.
Setting
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
The air flow directions can be individually ad-
justed:
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side win-
Direct ventilation:
dows.
The air flow is directly pointed onto the per-
son. The air flow heats or cools noticeably,
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow
depending on the adjusted temperature.
active.
Indirect ventilation:
If there is window condensation, switch on the
If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air
air conditioning too.
is directly routed into the car's interior.
Windshield defroster
Front ventilation
Press button. The LED lights up.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Rear window defroster
Press button. The LED lights up.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
For permanent activation, press the button for
Turn knob for continuous opening and clos-
longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the
ing of the vents.
button again.
Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the
vent flow, arrows.
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Climate control
CONTROLS
Ventilation in the rear
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
Lever for changing the air flow direction,
4. "Activate comfort ventilation now"
arrow 1.
The symbol on the automatic climate con-
Thumbwheel for variable opening and clos-
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
ing of the vents, arrow 2.
Preselecting the activation time
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Parked-car ventilation
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Concept
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's
4. "Comfort ventilation"
interior and lowers its temperature, if needed.
5. Select the desired activation time.
General information
6. Set the desired time.
The parked-car ventilation can be switched on
and off directly or by using two preset activa-
Activating the activation time
tion times. The system remains switched on for
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
30 minutes.
1.
"My MINI"
The parked-car ventilation system is operated
2. "Vehicle settings"
via the Central Information Display (CID).
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
Functional requirements
4. "For start time at:"
Direct operation: vehicle is in radio-ready
Activate the desired activation time.
state.
The symbol on the automatic climate con-
Direct operation or preset activation time:
trol lights up when the activation time is acti-
does not depend on external temperature.
vated.
Battery is sufficiently charged.
The symbol on the automatic climate con-
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the
trol flashes when the system has been switched
vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus,
on.
limit the maximum activation time to save
The system will only be switched on within the
the vehicle battery. The system will be
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti-
available again after the engine is started or
vated.
after a short trip.
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Interior equipment
Interior equipment
during programming and operation. Also follow
Vehicle features and op-
the safety information of the hand-held trans-
tions
mitter.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
Compatibility
series. It also describes features that are not
If this symbol is printed on the packag-
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
ing or in the owner's manual of the sys-
to the selected options or country versions. This
tem to be controlled, the system is gen-
also applies to safety-related functions and sys-
erally compatible with the integrated Universal
tems. When using these functions and systems,
Remote Control.
the applicable laws and regulations must be
If you have any questions, please contact:
observed.
A dealer’s service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
Integrated Universal Re-
www.homelink.com on the Internet.
mote Control
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the
Overview
interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of
remote-controlled systems, such as garage
door drives, barriers, or lighting systems. The
integrated Universal Remote Control replaces
up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To op-
erate the remote control, the buttons on the in-
terior mirror must be programmed with the de-
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for
the particular system is required in order to
program the remote control.
1
LED
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
2
Programmable keys
functions for the sake of security.
3
Hand-held transmitters of the system
Safety information
WARNING
Programming
Body parts can be jammed when operat-
ing remote-controlled systems, such as the ga-
General information
rage door, using the integrated Universal Re-
1. Switch on the ignition.
mote Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
2. Initial setup:
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
Press and hold the two outer buttons on
movement of the respective system is clear
the interior mirror simultaneously for ap-
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Interior equipment
CONTROLS
proximately 20 seconds until the LED on
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code
programming of the buttons on the interior
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumina-
mirror.
tion of the LED will repeat for approximately
20 seconds.
3.
Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys-
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in-
For systems with a rolling code radio system,
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the integrated Universal Remote Control and
the interior mirror. The required distance
the system also have to be synchronized.
depends on the hand-held transmitter.
Please read the owner's manual to find out
4.
Simultaneously press and hold the button
how to synchronize the system.
of the desired function on the hand-held
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
transmitter and the button to be program-
person.
med on the interior mirror. The LED on the
Synchronizing the universal remote control
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.
with the system:
5.
Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re-
faster indicates that the button on the inte-
mote-controlled system.
rior mirror has been programmed.
2. Program the relevant button on the interior
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
mirror as described.
60 seconds, change the distance between
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
the interior mirror and the hand-held trans-
on the system being programmed. You
mitter and repeat the step. Several more
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
attempts at different distances may be nec-
4. Hold down the programmed button on the
essary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
interior mirror for approximately 3 seconds
attempts.
and then release it. If necessary, repeat this
Canada: if programming with the hand-
step up to three times in order to finish syn-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
chronization. Once synchronization is com-
down the interior mirror button and repeat-
plete, the programmed function will be car-
edly press and release the hand-held trans-
ried out.
mitter button for 2 seconds.
6.
To program other functions on other but-
Reprogramming individual buttons
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
1. Switch on the ignition.
The systems can be controlled using the interior
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to
mirror buttons.
be programmed.
3. As soon as the interior mirror LED starts
Special feature of the rolling code
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held trans-
wireless system
mitter for the system to be controlled ap-
If you are unable to operate the system after
prox. 1 to 3 inches/2.5 to 8 cm away from
repeated programming, please check if the sys-
the buttons of the interior mirror. The re-
tem to be controlled features a rolling code
quired distance depends on the hand-held
radio system.
transmitter.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press the
programmed button on the interior mirror lon-
ger. If the LED on the interior mirror starts
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Interior equipment
4.
Likewise, press and hold the button of the
20 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror
desired function on the hand-held trans-
flashes rapidly. All stored functions will be de-
mitter.
leted. The functions cannot be deleted individ-
ually.
5.
Release both buttons as soon as the interior
mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The LED
flashing faster indicates that the button on
the interior mirror has been programmed.
Digital compass
The system can then be controlled by the
button on the interior mirror.
Overview
If the LED does not flash faster after at most
60 seconds, change the distance and re-
peat the programming starting with step 4.
Several more attempts at different distan-
ces may be necessary. Wait at least 15 sec-
onds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeat-
edly press and release the hand-held trans-
1
Control button
mitter button for 2 seconds.
2
Mirror display
Operation
Mirror display
WARNING
The point of the compass is displayed in the
Body parts can be jammed when operat-
mirror when driving straight.
ing remote-controlled systems, such as the ga-
rage door, using the integrated Universal Re-
Operating concept
mote Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
Various functions can be called up by pressing
movement of the respective system is clear
the control button with a pointed object, such
during programming and operation. Also follow
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
the safety information of the hand-held trans-
The following setting options are displayed in
mitter.
succession, depending on how long the control
button is pressed:
The system, such as the garage door, can be
Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.
operated using the button on the interior mir-
ror while the engine is running or when the ig-
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.
nition is started. To do this, hold down the but-
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.
ton within receiving range of the system until
9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
the function is activated. The interior mirror
setting.
LED stays lit while the wireless signal is being
12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in-
terior mirror simultaneously for approximately
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Interior equipment
CONTROLS
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi-
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re-
fer to World map with compass zones.
World map with magnetic zones
Procedure
The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
1. Press and hold the control button for ap-
of travel.
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set
compass zone appears in the mirror.
Not all points of the compass are displayed.
2. To change the zone setting, press the con-
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
Procedure
number of the compass zone that corre-
1. Make sure that there are no large metallic
sponds with your location appears in the
objects or overhead power lines near the
mirror.
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com-
pass is ready for use again after approximately
2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.
10 seconds.
3. Press and hold the control button for ap-
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears on
Calibrating the digital compass
the display. Next, drive in a complete circle
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
at least once at a speed of no more than
event of the following:
4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is successful,
the "C" is replaced by the points of the
The wrong compass point is displayed.
compass.
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Interior equipment
Left/right-hand steering
Ashtray
The digital compass is already set for right or
In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash-
left-hand steering at the factory.
tray from the cup holder.
Setting the language
Cigarette lighter
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control but-
Safety information
ton again to switch between English "E" and
WARNING
German "O".
Contact with the hot heating element or
Settings are stored automatically after approxi-
the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause
mately 10 seconds.
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the
cigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire and
Sun visor
injuries. Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use the
Glare shield
cigarette lighter and burn themselves.
To provide protection against glare, fold the
NOTE
sun visor down or pivot it to the side.
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam-
Vanity mirror
age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-
socket cover again after using the socket.
hind a cover.
When the cover is opened, the mirror lighting
Operation
switches on.
Push in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re-
Ashtray/cigarette
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
lighter
Overview
Sockets
Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the ignition is
switched on or the engine is running.
General information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup
140 watts at 12 volts.
holders, the cigarette lighter above it in the
Do not damage the socket by using non-com-
center console.
patible connectors.
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Interior equipment
CONTROLS
Safety information
In the rear center console
WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, such as portable navigation de-
vices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or
be thrown around in the car's interior during
unfolding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that devices and cables are not in the airbag's
area of unfolding.
NOTE
Remove the cover.
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
In the cargo area
which means that the 12 volt on-board net-
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property. Only connect bat-
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart-
ment.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam-
age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
The socket is located on the right side in the
socket cover again after using the socket.
cargo area.
In the front center console
USB interface/AUX-IN port
Concept
Mobile devices with USB port can be connected
to the USB interface.
A mobile audio device, for instance a MP3
player, can be connected using the AUX-IN
port.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
General information
Follow the information regarding the connec-
tion of mobile devices to the USB interface in
the section on USB connections, refer to
page 38.
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Interior equipment
In the center console
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo-
cated at the front in the center console.
Under the center armrest
The USB interface is located under the center
armrest.
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Storage compartments
CONTROLS
Storage compartments
Storage compartment in the center arm-
Vehicle features and op-
rest.
tions
Storage compartment in front of the cup
This chapter describes all standard, country-
holders.
specific and optional features offered with the
Clothes hooks
series. It also describes features that are not
Storage compartments in the cargo area.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
Storage tray in the center console.
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys-
Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Glove compartment
Safety information
Safety information
WARNING
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
Loose objects or devices with a cable
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the
connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile
glove compartment can be thrown into the
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior
car's interior while driving, for instance in the
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac-
event of an accident or during braking and eva-
cident or during braking and evasive maneu-
sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always
vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose ob-
close the glove compartment immediately after
jects or devices with a cable connection to the
using it.
vehicle in the car's interior.
Opening
NOTE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of dam-
age to property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
Overview
The following storage compartments are avail-
able in the car's interior:
Pull the handle.
Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Storage compartment under the driver's
seat.
Compartments in the doors.
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Storage compartments
Closing
Set the incline
Fold up the cover.
The center armrest can be adjusted in several
tilt settings.
Driver's seat
Cup holders
There is a storage compartment under the driv-
er's seat.
Safety information
WARNING
Compartments in the
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
doors
and increase the risk of injury in the event of an
WARNING
accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-
age to property. Use light-weight, unbreakable,
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
and sealable containers. Do not transport hot
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
beverages. Do not force objects into the cup
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
holder.
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving.
Front
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
Center armrest
General information
The center armrest contains a storage compart-
ment.
In the center console.
Opening
Rear
General information
The cup holder is located in the center armrest.
Press button, arrow 1, and open center armrest
upward, arrow 2.
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hang lightweight objects, for instance clothing
articles, from the clothes hooks.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Safety information
NOTE
With an open cup holder, the center arm-
rest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of
damage to property. Press back the covers be-
fore the center armrest is folded up.
Clothes hooks
General information
The clothes hooks are located above the rear
doors.
Safety information
WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can
obstruct the view while driving. There is a risk
of an accident. When suspending clothing arti-
cles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they
will not obstruct the driver's view.
WARNING
Improper use of the clothes hooks can
lead to a risk of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk
of injury and risk of damage to property. Only
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Cargo area
Cargo area
WARNING
Vehicle features and op-
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
tions
be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in
This chapter describes all standard, country-
the event of an accident or during braking and
specific and optional features offered with the
evasive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be
series. It also describes features that are not
hit and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
and secure objects and cargo properly.
to the selected options or country versions. This
NOTE
also applies to safety-related functions and sys-
tems. When using these functions and systems,
Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam-
the applicable laws and regulations must be
age. There is a risk of damage to property.
observed.
Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo
area.
Loading
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
Safety information
1.
Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
WARNING
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
vehicle’s placard.
damage them internally and cause a sudden
2.
Determine the combined weight of the
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving charac-
driver and passengers that will be riding in
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
your vehicle.
lane stability, lengthening the braking distances
and changing the steering response. There is a
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver
risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permit-
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
ted load capacity of the tires and never exceed
4.
The resulting figure equals the available
the permitted gross weight.
amount of cargo and luggage load ca-
pacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
WARNING
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five
Loose objects or devices with a cable
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile
amount of available cargo and luggage
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 x
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac-
150) = 650 lbs.)
cident or during braking and evasive maneu-
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage
vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose ob-
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
jects or devices with a cable connection to the
That weight may not safely exceed the
vehicle in the car's interior.
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
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how this reduces the available cargo and
Lashing eyes in the cargo
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
area
Load
With storage compartment package: to secure
the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing
straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing and securing cargo
Cargo cover
Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
General information
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
raised.
the rear passenger seat backrests.
Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
Safety information
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
WARNING
If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
Loose objects or devices with a cable
to stow cargo.
connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior
Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
while driving, for instance in the event of an ac-
the backrests.
cident or during braking and evasive maneu-
Small and light cargo: secure with ratchet
vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose ob-
straps or draw straps.
jects or devices with a cable connection to the
Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
vehicle in the car's interior.
straps.
Removing
For storing bulky objects the cargo cover can
be removed.
1. Detach the left and right retaining straps at
the tailgate.
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2. Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets on
the left and right.
The cargo area contains two multi-function
hooks.
Installing
1. Slide the cargo cover forward horizontally
Enlarging the cargo
into the two side brackets until it audibly
area
engages.
2. Attach the left and right retaining straps at
Concept
the tailgate.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
cargo area can be enlarged as follows:
The rear seat backrests can be folded
Storage compartments in
down.
the cargo area
The rear seat backrests can be moved into
an upright loading position using the cargo
Storage compartment on the side
setting.
A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
Multi-function hook
40-20-40. The side rear seat backrests and the
WARNING
center section can be folded down separately.
Improper use of the multi-function hooks
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
can lead to a risk of objects flying about during
from the rear.
braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
Safety information
property. Only hang lightweight objects,
WARNING
such as shopping bags, from the multi-function
Danger of jamming with folding down the
hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of
cargo area if it has been appropriately se-
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
cured.
movement of the rear backrest and the of the
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.
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WARNING
Folding down the rear seat backrest
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-
from the rear
cured cargo can be thrown into the car's inte-
rior; for instance, in the event of an accident,
braking or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk
of injury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest
is locked after folding it back.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to unintentional
unlocking of the rear backrests by the straps.
Pull the strap forward. The rear seat backrest
There is a risk of injury. Do not fasten any ob-
folds forward.
jects to the straps for unlocking the rear back-
rests.
Cargo position
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
Concept
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
The rear seat backrests can be separately
adjustment or improper installation of the child
moved through several tilt stages into an up-
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
right loading position.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
Settings
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
1. Pull the strap.
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re-
straints or remove them.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement is clear
when moving the head restraint.
2. Set the loading position of the rear seat
backrest as required.
3. Latch the rear seat backrest.
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