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79 Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote con-
trol. The turn signal lamps blink once to in-
dicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
Switch on the ignition by turning the
key in the steering lock to position2.
or
Press the
Œ
or
‹
button on the
remote control.
The alarm is cancelled.Tow-away alarm, glass breakage
sensor
The tow-away alarm and the glass break-
age sensor are part of the anti-theft alarm
system.
Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone:
attempts to raise the vehicle
breaks a window and reaches into the
passenger compartment
iIf the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times, the tow-away - glass-
breackage sensor is malfunctioning or
one of the following elements may not
be properly closed:
a door
the liftgate
the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
iThe alarm system will rearm automati-
cally again after approximately 40 sec-
onds if one of the doors or the liftgate
is not opened.
iThe tow-away protection alarm is trig-
gered, for example, if the vehicle is lift-
ed on one side.
If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initi-
ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys-
tem (
page 159) provided Tele Aid
service was subscribed to and properly
activated.
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80 Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming tow-alarm and glass breakage
sensor
When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away
and glass breakage sensor alarm is auto-
matically armed.
Disarming tow-alarm and glass break-
age sensor
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm and
glass breakage sensor before towing the
vehicle, or when parking on a surface sub-
ject to movement, such as a ferry or auto
train.Vehicles with trip computer*
The buttons are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Reset button
2Mode button
3Display
4Glass breakage sensor
Turn key in steering lock to position1
(page 33).
Press button2.
Return key to position0 and remove it
from the steering lock.
Within 30 seconds press button1 or 2.
The display shows
OFF
.
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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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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94 Controls in detailSeatsFolding up the backrest
Pull lock button1 up and unfold back-
rest until it locks in place.
Make sure that the seat belt is not
caught in the seat.
Check for secure locking by pulling and
pushing on the backrest.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button1 is not visible in the locked po-
sition.
Install head restraint (
page 92).
Slide seat rearward to desired position
(page 93).
Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats (
page 35) and power
seats (
page 37). Lowering the rear seat
1Release button
2Lever
3Release lever
Close cup holder in rear center console
(page 155).
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
(page 35) or power seat (
page 37).
Press and hold release button1 to un-
lock lever2.
Pull lever2 in direction of arrow.
Pull release lever3 and push down rear
seat until it locks in place.
Fold down the backrest (
page 93).
Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats (
page 35) and power
seats (
page 37).
Folding up the rear seat
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
(page 35) or power seat (
page 37).
Pull release lever3 and raise rear seat
until it locks in place.Warning!
G
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).
Warning!
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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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96 Controls in detailSeatsThird row seats* Folding down single seat
1Head restraint
2Hook
3Tensioner
4Hook and loop strip
Remove cargo floor plate
(page 144).
Remove head restraint1 from seat
cushion.
Lift tensioner3 upward to a horizontal
position to release tension of the belt.
Disengage hook2 while holding onto
the seat firmly with one hand.
Attach belt at hook and loop strip4 on
underside of seat.
5Backrest release
6Seat release
Fold seat down until it locks securely in
place.
The red marking on the seat release
should6 not be visible.
Store cargo floor plates inside the
backrest (
page 144).
Pull backrest release5 and unfold
backrest until it locks securely in place.
Install head restraint1 in backrest
(page 92).
Warning!
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Failure to assure that seats are locked into
place could result in an increased chance of
injury in an accident.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
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97 Controls in detail
Seats
Storing single seat
Remove head restraint from backrest
(page 92).
Pull backrest release5 and fold back-
rest forward until it locks securely in
place.
Remove cargo floor plates from the
backrest.
Pull seat release6 (
page 96) and
fold seat up.
Disengage belt and engage hook2
(page 96) in ceiling mount.
Pull on free end of belt until tight.
Install head restraint in openings pro-
vided in seat cushion.
Install cargo floor plates (
page 144).
Warning!
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After folding the seats up, manually place
the lap belt portion of the seat belt behind
the seat (arrow). Otherwise, the lap belt may
be subject to damage and could rip.
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99 Controls in detail
Memory function*
Memory function*
With the memory button you can store up
to three different settings for the driver-
and passenger seat.
Together with the driver’s seat you can
store the exterior rear view mirrors.
For the front passenger seat you can store
the seat position.
1Position buttons
2Memory button
!Prior to operating the vehicle the driver
should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. Also see air-
bag section (
page 55) for proper seat
positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the inside and
outside rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and
210.2.
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
