Cargo compartment cover

Important safety notes

you do not stack the load in the cargo 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

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

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

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.

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