Opening and closing the stowage compartment in the seat base
Stowage compartment in the seat base of the left front seat
To open:
press catch springs 
down and release cover 
upwards from the seat base. Cover can be removed by pulling upwards at an angle from the seat base.
Remove the clamping strap and remove the vehicle tool bag.
For vehicles with a tyre-change tool kit, the jack is in a separate holder in the rear right-hand side of the load compartment More.
To close:
after stowing the vehicle tool bag, insert cover below in the seat base and fold shut. Catch springs of cover should engage audibly.