Extending/retracting the load compartment cover
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to poorly secured objects
The load compartment cover alone cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage or heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load, particularly in the event of abrupt changes in direction, sudden braking or an accident.
Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around.
Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using lashing material, even if you are using the load compartment cover.
NOTE Damage to the load compartment cover when loading the vehicle
The load compartment cover may be damaged when the vehicle is being loaded.
Do not place any objects above the lower edge of the side windows or on the load compartment cover.
The load compartment cover is attached behind the seat backrest of the rear bench seat.
To extend:
pull load compartment cover 
back by grab handle 
until it engages. To retract:
push the rear edge of the load compartment cover downwards. The load compartment cover will automatically move forwards.
For easier loading, the load compartment cover can be folded upwards.