Cargo compartment cover
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 can be attached behind the second or third row of seats.
Extending and retracting the cargo compartment cover
► To extend: pull the cargo compartment
cover back by grab handle 1 and clip it
into retainers 2 on the left and right.
► To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from retainers 2 on the left and right
and guide it forwards by grab handle 1 until it is fully retracted.
Installing/removing the cargo compartment cover
► To remove: make sure that cargo
compartment cover 2 is rolled up.
► Press button 1.
► Move cargo compartment cover 2 to the
left.
► Remove cargo compartment cover 2.
► To install: if installed, remove the
protective caps from the side trim in the
third row of seats when you wish to install cargo compartment cover 2 behind the
second row of seats.
Protective cap in the right-hand side trim on the third row of seats
► Push in the top of the protective cap
as
indicated by the arrow.
The protective cap folds out at the bottom.
► Remove the lower cover from the side trim.
Stow the protective caps in a safe place.
► With the handle of the cargo compartment
pointing to the rear and button 1 facing
upwards, insert cargo compartment
cover 2 into the recess of the side trim on
the left-hand side.
► Guide cargo compartment cover 2 in front
of the recess on the right.
► Press button 1 and insert the right-hand
side section into the recess of the side trim.
See also:
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