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Functions
Ignition slot with remote key, start/stop button
Inserting and removing the remote keyThe various ignition modes are accessed by
inserting the remote key into the ignition slot.
The remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pressing the key in. It will then be
ejected slightly and can be removed from the
slot. The gear selector must be in position
P
(Park).
NOTE The brake pedal must not be depressed
when accessing ignition modes
I or II.
CAUTION Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or damage the lock.
Ignition mode 0–
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
Ignition mode I–Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE.
Ignition mode II–Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE for
approx. 2 seconds.
Ignition mode III (engine start)Start the engine, see page 105.
Stopping the engine–
Press START/STOP ENGINE. (If the
engine is running and the vehicle is mov-
ing, keep the button depressed until the
engine stops).
Return to ignition mode 0–Press START/STOP ENGINE to return
from I, II, or III to ignition mode 0. Posi-
tion Function
0 Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated. Steer-
ing lock is deactivated. The audio
system can be used.
I Moonroof, power windows, cli-
mate system blower, ECC, wind-
shield wipers can be used.
II The headlights come on. Warn-
ing/indicator lights come on for
5 seconds. All equipment oper-
ates apart from heated seats and
rear window defroster, which
only work when the engine is run-
ning.
III The starter motor will operate
until the engine has started.
Functions with timerThe audio system can be operated without a
key for 15 minutes at a time by pressing the
POWER button. The power windows work for
several minutes after the key has been
removed, although not after the door has been
opened.
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NOTE Use the POWER button for the audio sys-
tem when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the battery.
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Front seats
Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer
or softer lumbar support.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and
move the seat to the position of your
choice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion,
pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the
angle of the backrest.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Control panel for power seat.
WARNING \b
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
\b Check that the seat is securely locked
into position after adjusting.
Folding the front seat backrest The front passenger seat backrest can be
folded to a horizontal position to make room for
a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position. Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the
backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible
so that the head restraint slides under the
glove compartment.
WARNING
Cover sharp edges on the load to help pre-
vent injury to occupants. Secure the load to
help prevent shifting during sudden stops.
Power seat*
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/rearward and up/down
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OperationThe seats can be adjusted for a short period
after unlocking the door with the remote con-
trol without the key in the ignition slot. Seat
adjustment is normally made when the ignition
is on and can always be made when the engine
is running.
NOTE \b
Only one of the power seat\fs controls
can be used at the same time.
\b The power seats have an overload pro-
tector that activates if a seat is blocked
by any object. If this occurs, switch off
the ignition (key in position
0) and wait
for a short period before operating the
seat again.
Seat with memory function* Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Memory button
Programming the memoryThree different seating and door mirror posi-
tions can be stored in the driver seat\fs memory.
The following example explains how button 1
can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be
programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position and door
mirror position in button 1:1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the
desired position using the seat and mirror
adjustment controls.
2. Press and hold down the M (memory) but-
ton.
3. With the memory button depressed, press
button 1 briefly to store the current position
for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position
that they were in when a button was pro-
grammed:
– Press and hold down button 1 until the seat
and mirrors stop moving.
NOTE As a safety precaution, the seat will stop
automatically if the button is released before
the seat has reached the preset position.
Remote keyless entry system and the
driver\fs seat
The remote control transmitter also controls
the position of the power driver\fs seat in the
following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using
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The position of the driver\fs seat is now stored
in the remote control\fs memory.
Automatic seat adjustmentTo move the seat to the position in which you
left it:
1. Unlock the driver\fs door with the same
remote control (the one used to lock the
doors)
2. Open the driver\fs door within 2 minutes.
The driver\fs seat will automatically move to the
position in which you left it.
NOTE \b
The key memory is independent of the
seat memory.
\b The seat will move to this position even
if someone else has moved it to a dif-
ferent seating position and locked the
vehicle with a different remote control.
\b This feature will work in the same way
with all of the remote control transmit-
ters that you use with your vehicle. The function can be activated/deactivated
under Car key memory
Seat & mirror
positions. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see page 122.
Emergency stopIf the seat accidentally begins to move, press
one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING \b
Because the driver\fs seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
\b Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
\b Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
\b The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
Heated seats*See page 128. Rear seats
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The three sections of the rear seat backrest can
be folded down in different combinations to
make it easier to transport long objects.
\b
The left (driver\fs side) section can be folded
down separately.
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The right (passenger\fs side) section can be
folded down together with the center sec-
tion.
\b All three sections can be folded down
together. Release and lower the center head
restraint (see page 83) if the center and/or
right section of the backrest is to be low-
ered. The outboard head restraints fold
down automatically.
Pull up the backrest release control on the
respective section(s) and fold the sec-
tion(s) down.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the front seats
forward or put their backrests in a more
upright position before folding down the
rear seat backrests.
WARNING \b
When the backrest(s) are returned to the
upright position, check that it is properly
locked in place. The red indicators
should not be visible.
\b Return the outboard head restraints to
the upright position.
\b Long loads should always be securely
anchored to help avoid injury in the
event of a sudden stop.
\b Always turn the engine off and apply the
parking brake when loading/unloading
the vehicle.
\b Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertent
movement of the gear selector.
\b On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people to these high tem-
peratures for even a short period of time
can cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.Rear center head restraint The center head restraint should be adjusted
according to the passenger\fs height. The
restraint should be carefully adjusted to sup-
port the occupant\fs head.
\b
Pull the head restraint up as required.
\b To lower, press and hold the button
(located at the center, between the back-
rest and the head restraint) while pressing
the head restrain down.
WARNING The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
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Manually lowering the rear seat\fs
outboard head restraints\b
Pull the handle closest to the head restraint
to fold it down.
\b To return the head restraint to the upright
position, push it up until it clicks into place.
NOTE \b
The head restraint must be returned to
the upright position manually.
\b The outboard head restraints cannot be
folded down on models that are not
equipped with this button.
WARNING For safety reasons, no one should be
allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat posi-
tions if the head restraints are folded down.
If these positions are occupied, the head
restraints should be in the upright (fixed)
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Adjusting
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering
wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both
height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to
push into place, press the steering wheel
lightly at the same time as you push the
lever.
WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.
With speed-dependent power steering* the
level of steering force can be adjusted, see
page 157.
Keypads
Keypads in the steering wheel
Cruise control, see page 158. Adaptive
cruise control*, see page 172.
Audio controls, see page 133.Horn
Horn
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