Page 38 of 212
32 Keys, doors, windows
Picture no: 15987s.tif
Light emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation: After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
Contact a workshop for assistance if
problems are encountered.
Picture no: 15335t.tif
To deactivate
Press button q on radio remote control.
– or –
Switch on ignition.
If there is a fault in remote control, turn key
in driver’s door lock toward front of vehicle
as far as it will go. Then turn key back to
vertical position and remove.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition. zLED comes on
=Test, delayed
switch-on,
zLED flashes
rapidly= Door, luggage
compartment or
bonnet open or
system fault.
zLED flashes
slowly=System switched on,
zLED
illuminates
for approx.
1second= Switch-off function.
Page 40 of 212

34 Keys, doors, windows
Picture no: 18083s.tif
Exterior mirrors Adjust manually using handles in the front
doors or electrically 3 using switches in the
driver’s door console.
Manual exterior mirror adjustment
Adjust the exterior mirror using the handle.
Picture no: 18084s.tif
Electrical exterior mirror adjustment 3
Select the corresponding exterior mirror
with the rocker switch and adjust with the
four-way switch.
Aspherical exterior mirror 3
The aspherical mirror glass makes the blind
angle smaller. The curvature makes objects
look smaller, making it more difficult to
estimate how far away following vehicles
are.
Picture no: 18085s.tif
To retract exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors can be folded in by
pressing gently on the outer edge of the
housing.
Return the mirrors to the driving position
before starting off.
For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are bumped with
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
applying slight pressure to the mirror
housing.
Page 42 of 212

36 Keys, doors, windows
Picture no: 18105s.tif
Window in the sliding doors
3 Electric windows
3
Operational readiness
Operational when the ignition key is in
position 1 in the ignition switch.
Illumination of the rocker switches
indicates operational readiness.
Operational readiness ceases when the
driver’s door is open.
Picture no: 18106s.tif
Operation
To operate the window in stages, tap the
rocker switch. For automatic opening or
closing, hold the switch pressed for slightly
longer; to stop window movement, tap
rocker switch again.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the window opened again.
If the windows do not move easily (e.g. due
to frost), repeatedly tap the rocker switch
for the window in question repeatedly until
the window has been closed in stages. zTo open
= Release joint and push
outwards.
zTo close
= Pull joint and engage.
9 Warning
Exercise care when operating electric
windows. Risk of injury, especially for
children.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.
Page 44 of 212

38 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
Picture no: 13189s.tif
Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull the handle at the front of the seat,
move the seat and then release the handle
Picture no: 13714s.tif
Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side. Front seats ........................................... 38
Head restraints .................................... 40
Luggage compartment extension ..... 42
Lashing eyes 3.................................... 44
Luggage compartment cover3......... 44
Safety net 3......................................... 45
Load compartment grille3................ 46
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 47
Three-stage safety system.................. 48
Three-point seat belts ......................... 48
Belt tensioners...................................... 50
Operation of the seat belts................. 52
Child restraint system 3...................... 53
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 55
Airbag system ...................................... 56
Use of child restraint systems 3......... 61
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 61
Accessory socket 3.............................. 61
Ashtray 3............................................. 62
Stowage compartments ...................... 63
Extendable stowage trays 3.............. 64
Coin holder 3....................................... 65
Sun visors.............................................. 65
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.
Page 45 of 212
39
Seats, Interior
Picture no: 12429s.tif
Adjust height of seat
Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body
weight to lower it.
Picture no: 11536s.tif
Tilting the backrests forward
In order to fold the backrest forwards, lift
the release lever.
Picture no: 18530s.tif
Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible.
9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
Page 46 of 212

40 Seats, InteriorzSit with your shoulders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
zAdjust the steering wheel 36.
zSet seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
zAdjust the head restraint.
zAdjust the height of the seat belt 352.
Picture no: 15997s.tif
Heated front seats 3
Two pushbuttons ß in centre console.
With the ignition switched on, the heating
of the relevant front seat is activated by
pressing the button ß.
LED ß on: the relevant front seat is heated.
LED ß off: heating of relevant front seat is
switched off.
For vehicles with natural gas operation 3,
only switch ß is available. Operation for
both front seats when the ignition is on.
Picture no: 13781s.tif
Head restraints Adjusting the front and outboard rear
seat headrestraints 3
To adjust, hold head restraint at side, tilt
forward, hold and adjust height.
To improve visibility when the rear seats
are unoccupied or to fold down a rear seat
or the front passenger seat, push the head
restraint all the way down or remove.
If the rear seats are occupied, adjust the
rear head restraints to the appropriate
level for the occupant’s body size.
The open frame head restraint on the
Combo Van cannot be adjusted.
Page 49 of 212
43
Seats, Interior
Picture no: 12438s.tif
To fold one or both of the rear seat
backrests, press the button at the top to
release the backrest (Fig. 18099 S) and fold
it forward. Repositioning the rear seats
Pull the seat belt slightly forward so that it
does not get damaged and audibly
engage the backrests.
Reposition the seat cushions.
Insert outer rear head restraints 3.
Picture no: 13787s.tif
Folding down the front passenger seat3
Push the passenger seat head restraint
down or remove it 340.
Slide the front passenger seat back.
Fold front passenger seat forward by
raising release lever.
Restoring the front passenger seat to an
upright position3
Press the release lever forward, fold up the
front passenger seat and audibly engage.
Page 66 of 212

60 Seats, InteriorImportant
zNo objects or accessories must be placed
in the area in which the airbags inflate,
as they could cause injury when the
components are deployed.
zDo not place any objects between the
airbag systems and the vehicle
occupants. Danger of injury. Do not
install a child restraint system 3 on the
front passenger seat. Danger to life.
zUse the hooks in the roof frame only to
hang up light articles of clothing or coat
hangers. Do not place any objects in the
pockets of the hanging items – risk of
injury.
zThe airbag systems and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area. zDo not stick anything on the steering
wheel, instrumnet panel or front seat
backrests in the vicinity of the airbags.
Do not cover any of these areas with
other materials.
zUse only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel and front seat backrests. Do not
use any aggressive cleaning agents.
zOnly protective covers which are
approved for your vehicle with side
airbag may be fitted on the front seats.
When fitting the protective covers, make
sure that the airbag units on the
outboard sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.
zThe airbag systems are triggered
independently of one another
depending on the severity of the
accident and type of impact.
zEach airbag is only deployed once. Have
deployed airbags replaced by a
workshop immediately.
zThe speeds, directions of movement and
deformation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle
concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.
The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting repair costs alone are
not indicative that the criteria for
triggering of the airbags were met. zDo not perform any alterations on the
components of the airbag system, as this
would render the vehicle unroadworthy.
zWe recommend having the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling
parts, the door seals, the handles and
the seats removed by a workshop.
zThe applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
zAnyone weighing less than 35 kg should
seat in the rear seat.
9 Warning
As with any other object, child restaint
systems must not be carried on a
passenger’s lap. Danger to life.
9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an explosive
manner – risk of injury!