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68 Safety and SecurityOccupant safety
When using the center second row seat
for a top tether strap, the left third row
seat should only be used for a child re-
straint system, since exiting the vehicle
may not be possible in an emergency
due to the routing of the top tether
strap.
When installing an infant or child re-
straint system with a top tether strap
on the left second row seat, the left
third row seat should not be occupied. Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type
This vehicle is provided with two “LATCH”
(LOWER Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren) type anchors (at each of the outer
rear seats and in the optional third row
seats) for installation of a “LATCH” seat
with matching mounting fittings.
1Anchors
Install a “LATCH” type child seat ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
!An infant and child restraint system
must not be installed on the right
second row seat while a passenger
rides in a third row seat. An infant and
child restraint system installed on the
right second row seat will prevent the
use of the easy-entry/exit feature
(page 95).
iWith a child seat installed in the left
rear seat, the seat belt for the center
seat occupied by a passenger must op-
erate freely. Guide seat belt between
its seat cushion mount and backrest
mount along outside of right side child
seat mount.
Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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69 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Blocking of rear door window operation
1Switch for rear door window override
Slide the switch to the right.
A dot becomes visible. The rear win-
dows can no longer be operated using
the switch in the rear doors.For more information on power windows,
see the “Controls in detail” section
(
page 134).
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Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
T h e c h i l d s e a t m u s t b e f i r m l y a t t a c h e d i n t h e
right and left side anchors1.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be re-
placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper
belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to
the point where a lap / shoulder belt fits
properly without one.
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Activate the override switch in the rear when
children are riding in the car. The children
could otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by
becoming trapped in the window opening.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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81 Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Vehicles without trip computer
The buttons are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Switching off tow-away alarm and glass
breakage sensor
Turn key in steering lock to position1
(page 33).
Press the button2.
Return key to position0 and remove it
from the steering lock.
Within 30 seconds press button1 on
the right or left side.
Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with re-
mote control (
page 32).
The tow-away alarm and glass breakage
sensor remain switched off until the key is
inserted in steering lock and turned to
position1.
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87 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the liftgateOpening the liftgate from outside
1Grip molding
2Handle
Pull on handle2.
Swing the liftgate upward by using the
grip molding.Opening the liftgate from inside
The release lever is located on the inside of
the liftgate.
1Handle
2Catch
For unlocking the liftgate move the
catch2 to the right.
Pull handle1 down and swing liftgate
upward.
iIf the vehicle has previously been
locked from the outside with the re-
mote control, opening a door from the
inside will trigger the alarm. Warning!
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Only drive with the liftgate closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interi-
or.!A minimum height clearance of 7 ft.
(2.15 m) is required to open the lift-
gate.
iFor locking the liftgate move the
catch2 to the left.
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93 Controls in detail
Seats
Rear seats
The rear seats are divided asymetrically.
To enlarge the cargo area you can adjust
the left and right part separately. The fol-
lowing changes are possible:
moving the seat fore and aft
folding down the backrest
lowering the seatAdjusting rear seat fore and aft
1Release lever
Pull release lever1 in direction of ar-
row.
Slide seat to the desired position until
it locks in place.Folding down the backrest
1Lock button
Close cup holder in rear center console
(page 155).
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
(page 35) or power seat (
page 37).
Slide seat forward.
Remove head restraint(s) (
page 92).
Pull lock button1 up and fold backrest
forward until it locks in place.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button1 is not visible in the locked po-
sition.
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Do not adjust the rear seats while driving.
Always seat in an upright position and the
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. Your seat must be adjusted so that
you can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being ad-
justed.
Warning!
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Failure to assure that seats are locked into
place could result in an increased chance of
injury in an accident.
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95 Controls in detail
Seats
Easy entry/exit feature*
The easy entry/exit feature allows access
to the third row seats*. The right cargo
floor plate must be removed (
page 144).
Folding rear seat forward
1Lever
Move right seat forward. Manual seats
(page 35) and power seats
(page 37).
Move rear seat forward (
page 93).
Push head restraint fully down and tilt
it forward.
Fold backrest forward (
page 93).
Pull lever1 up and fold the rear seat
forward.
Resetting rear seat
Pull down on seat bench until it locks
into place.
Pull lock button1 (
page 93) up and
unfold backrest until it locks into place.
Pull down on seat bench until it locks
into place.
Check for secure locking by pulling and
pushing on the backrest.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button1 (
page 93) is not visible in
the locked position.
Move the rear and front seats in de-
sired position.
Pull up and adjust head restraint
(page 36).
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Never drive with the second row right seat
folded forward (easy entry/exit feature). It
could open and fold back unintentionally.
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100 Controls in detailMemory function*Storing positions in memory
Adjust the seat (
page 36) and exteri-
or rear view mirrors (page 38) to the
desired position.
Push memory button2.
Release memory button and press one
of the position buttons1 within three
seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold one of the position
buttons1 until seat and rear view mir-
rors have fully moved to the stored po-
sitions.Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tion (passenger side)
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger exterior rear view mirror so that you
can see the right rear wheel as soon as you
engage reverse gearR.
!Do not operate the power seats using
the memory button if the seat backrest
is in an excessively reclined position.
Doing so could cause damage to front
or rear seats.iReleasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.
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102 Controls in detailLighting
LightingFor notes on how to switch on the head-
lamps (
page 46) and use the turn signals
(
page 47), see the “Getting started” sec-
tion.
Combination switch
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.
1High beam
2High beam flasherM
Off
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Automatic headlamp mode
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Parking lamps, license plate lamps
and instrument panel lamps
Canada only: With the engine run-
ning, the low beam headlamps
additionally switched on.
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Low beam or high beam headlamps
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Left or right standing lamps (sym-
bol on underside of switch)Switching on high beams
Turn the switch to
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Push the exterior lamp switch forward.
The high beam symbol
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in the
instrument cluster lights up.
High beam flasher
Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction2.
iIf you remove the key and open the
driver’s door while the parking lamps or
low beam headlamps are switched on,
then a warning sounds.
