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Central locking 3 and the leaf doors
The central locking system and anti-theft
locking system 3 for the doors cannot be
operated via the leaf door lock.
Key slot vertical in lock
When the central locking system is
operated, the leaf doors are locked or
unlocked together with the side doors.
If the key is turned to the vertical position
after unlocking via the central locking
system, the leaf doors remain locked.
Key slot horizontal in lock
The leaf doors remain locked when the side
doors are locked or unlocked via the
central locking system. Choose this position
if the leaf doors are to always remain
locked.
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Unlocking the leaf doors with the key with
centrally locked side doors 3
Turn the key anticlockwise as far as
possible beyond the resistance point from
the vertical or horizontal position and pull
the handle of the leaf door. To safeguard
against being locked out, the key cannot
be removed when in this position.
Relock the leaf doors by closing them and
turning the key to the horizontal or vertical
position.
In the vertical position, the leaf doors will
be unlocked the next time the vehicle is
unlocked via the central locking system.
Notes on tailgate or leaf doors zAfter fitting certain accessories, it might
not be possible to keep the tailgate in
the open position.
zThe number plate can only be seen when
the tailgate or rear doors are closed. Do
not drive with an open tailgate or open
leaf doors.
9 Warning
Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
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Anti-theft alarm system
3
monitors
zthe doors, luggage compartment,
bonnet,
zthe passenger compartment,
zvehicle tilt, e. g. if it is raised,
zthe ignition.
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To activate
All doors, windows and the bonnet must be
closed. Press the p button on the remote
control again within 10 seconds of locking.
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door
must be opened and closed in order to
activate the anti-theft alarm system.
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Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
Switch on if, for example, you wish to leave
animals in the vehicle.
1. Close luggage compartment and
bonnet.
2. Press button in front of the courtesy lamp
(with ignition off); LED in the hazard
warning lamp button flashes a
maximum of 10 seconds.
3. Close doors.
4. Switch on anti-theft alarm system. LED
illuminates. After approx. 10 seconds,
the system is activated without
monitoring of the passenger
compartment or vehicle tilt. The LED
flashes until the system is switched off.
9 Warning
Do not activate the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors cannot
be unlocked from inside.
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Opening and closing the luggage
compartment 3 when the anti-theft
alarm system is enabled
1. To unlock:
Tailgate:
Turn key clockwise all the way
past the horizontal position. The tailgate
is unlocked and monitoring of the
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
are disabled.
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Leaf doors:
Turn key anticlockwise all the
way past the vertical position. The leaf
doors are unlocked and monitoring of
the passenger compartment and vehicle
tilt are disabled.
2. Open the tailgate or leaf doors.
3. Close the tailgate or leaf doors.
4. To lock: Turn key back to horizontal or
vertical position. Monitoring of the
interior and vehicle tilt is enabled after
approx. 10 seconds. Note
zModifications to the passenger
compartment, such as fitting seat
covers, could hinder the function of
passenger compartment monitoring.
zSwitch off passenger compartment
monitoring of the interior of the parked
vehicle is being heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.
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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.
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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.
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull the handle at the front of the seat,
move the seat and then release the handle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adjusting the centre rear head restraint 3
To improve visibility when the centre rear
s e a t i s n o t o c c u p i e d o r t o f o l d t h e b a c k r e s t ,
press the detent springs on the guide
sleeves to release the head restraint and
push it all the way down.
If the centre seat is occupied, set the head
restraint to the first or second position
according to the height of the passenger.
Picture no: 13783s.tif
Head restraint position
The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to the highest
position. Set to the lowest position for short
persons.
Removal - see page 341.
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Removing the head restraint
Release both catches by pressing and
withdraw head restraint.
The rear, centre head restraint 3 cannot be
removed.
Note
Only approved objects or components
must be attached to the head restraint of
the unoccupied front passenger seat.
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint set to
the proper position.
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Safety net
3
Passengers must not be carried behind the
safety net.
The safety net can be fitted behind the rear
seats or, with the rear seat backrest folded
down, behind the front seats.
Remove the luggage compartment cover
as necessary 344.
Unroll the safety net.
Fitting behind the rear seats
There are two installation apertures in the
roof frame above the rear seats: Open the
cover. Engage one side of the upper net
rod in one side, extend the rod and engage
in the other side. Close the cover.
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Fold down both rear seat backrests.
Hook tensioning straps into lashing eyes in
floor and tighten by pulling on the loose
end of the strap.
Reposition and engage the backrests.
Fitting behind front seats
Pull up both rear seat cushions and fold
down rear seat backrests.
Open the cover of the installation
apertures in the roof frame above the front
seats. Engage the net rod in one side,
extend the rod and engage in the other
side. Close the cover.
Hook tensioning straps into brackets in
floor and tighten by pulling on the loose
end of the strap.
Picture no: 12445s.tif
Removing
Swivel tensioning strap length adjusters
upward and unhook straps. Open the
cover. Unhook upper net rod and close
cover.
Roll the safety net.
9 Warning
The brackets must not be used as
lashing eyes to prevent objects that are
being transported from sliding around
344.