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Heated seats*
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The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒fig. 96 to switch on the seat
heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0 position.The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb
wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single poin t to the seat cushion and backrest.
Rear seat benchSeat adjustment
Fig. 96 Thumb wheel for
the front seat heating
Fig. 97 For unlocking the
rear seatFig. 98 Rear seat back-
rest angle adjustment
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The seats may be moved forwards independently. The movement
can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various possible positions.
Adjusting reach
– In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 129, fig. 97 .
– Move the seat cushion forwards to the desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat
⇒ page 129, fig. 98 in the direction of the arrow and hold the
loop in this position. Push the backrest to the required position
and release the loop.
WARNING
•
Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise your seat
could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This could increase
the risk of an accident and therefore injury.
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Do not push the seatbacks down until the seat is moved, this is to avoid
damage to the centre console.
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Ensure that the seat, once mo ved, is fixed in position.Note
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In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the
seatbacks in position normal, without moving.
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In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks
down, move the seats forward to the desired position.
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 99 In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the
backrest.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
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The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
A1
Fig. 99 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrestsA1
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Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 100 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
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After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 101 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 100 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrests
A1
Fig. 101 Passenger side:
Stowage compartment
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WARNING
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The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
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Do not drive with the drawer cover open. There is an injury risk for
passengers if the cargo is released in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
Umbrella holder belt*This is located on the front seat on the driver's side and also in the rear seat
centre, at foot level.
WARNING
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The load for the umbrella holder should not exceed 500 grams.
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It must be correctly secured using the velcro belts. Risk of an accident!
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The handle of the umbrella should be inserted into the holder, if not it
may hurt vehicle passengers.
Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
Fig. 104 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 105 Luggage
compartment divider
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Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
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in the door trims (front and rear),
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in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
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in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.
WARNING
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Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornerin g) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.
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Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.
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Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any ha rd, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Drinks holders at the frontIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 107 .
WARNING
•
Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot dr ink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.
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Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Fig. 107 Front drink
holder
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Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and removal
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile stowage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to
access the large section of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 111from the inside of the vehicl e, through the rear section
of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and the
seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the large section forwards slightly and then lean the back rest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒fig. 110, with both
mounting rings ⇒fig. 111 and press hard until both the clips
completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile stowage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒fig. 110 on the clips (red buttons)
forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate.
Fig. 110 Mobile stowage
compartment InstallingFig. 111 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
AH
AE
AG
AF
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When the vehicle is moving, keep the tables stored inside the mobile
stowage compartment with the cover closed, and likewise when they are
not in use
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Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. The drink may spill and
cause burns when the vehicle is moving.
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Do not leave cans in the drinkholder when the vehicle is in motion,
there is a danger that the can may be flung around the vehicle and cause
injury.
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Make sure that the mounting plate is correctly clipped onto the cushion
frame.
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When the plate is not in use, store inside the stowage compartment.
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When the mobile stowage compartment is not in use, it should always
be fastened by the retaining net in the luggage compartment.Note
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Check that the mobile stowage compartment is correctly fitted, pulling it
forwards by the front glovebox and checking that both safety clips are
correctly clipped onto the rings.
Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 114
– To close, lower the cover
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 114 Ashtray located
in the front drinks holder
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Electrical accessories may be connected
to the 12 volt socket in the front
centre console ⇒page 140, fig. 116 or to that of the rear centre
console ⇒page 140, fig. 117 in the passenger compartment and to the
socket in the luggage compartment*. The appliances connected to each
socket must not exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. Improper use of
the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a
fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Note
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Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
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Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 194.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangle
Fig. 118 Warning
triangle storage under the
rear coverFig. 119 Opening the
storage compartment
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