Stowage of the cargo area cover

The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.

1. To open the lid, pull the handle up.


1. To open the lid, pull the handle up.

2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the


2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the rear edge of the roof.

3. Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid.


3. Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid.

4. Stow the cover housing in the cargo area end.


4. Stow the cover housing in the cargo area end.

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