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WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking care to avoid injuries.
xOnly fold or unfold the exterior mirror when there is no-one in the way
of the mirror.
xWhen moving the mirror, take care not to trap fingers between the
mirror and the mirror bracket.
WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of the vehicle behind could lead
to serious accident.
xRear-view convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision,
however objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
xThe use of these mirrors to estimate the distance to the next vehicle
when changing lane is imprecise and could result in serious accident.
xIf possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you or in other circumstances.
xMake sure that the rear visibility is adequate.
Caution
xBefore entering a car wash, always ensure that the exterior mirrors are
correctly folded in.
xElectrically-folding exterior mirrors should not be folded and unfolded
mechanically as this may damage the electrical operation.
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.
Note
The exterior mirror heating initially heats up with a high power, after two
minutes the heat will depend upon the ambient temperature.
Note
In the event of faults, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted manually
by pressing the edge of the mirror surface.

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Electrical controls on the front seat
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.
WARNING
Using the front electric seats in a careless or uncontrolled manner may lead
to severe injuries.
xThe front seats can also be electrically adjusted when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle.
xIn the event of an emergency, stop electrical adjustment by pressing
any button.
Caution
So as not the damage the electrical components of the front seats, do not
kneel on the seats or apply specific pressure to one point of the seat or back-
rest.
Note
It may not be possible to electrically adjust the seat if the vehicle battery is
very low.
Fig. 82 Adjusting the
front left seat forwards or
backwards, the height,
the seat angle and the
front seat backrest.
Fig. 83 Adjusting the
lumbar support.
page 135, fig. 82 Press the control in the direction of the arrow:
Move the seat backwards or forwards.
and Raise or lower the seat.
or Adjust the seat angle.
Forwards or
backwards.Adjust the backrest angle.
fig. 83 Press the corresponding area of the switch:
or Adjust the curve of the lumbar support.
or Adjust the height of the lumbar support.
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Seat functions
Introduction
Additional information and warnings
xAdjust the seat position Ÿpage 10
xSeat belts Ÿpage 22
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xChild seats (accessories) Ÿpage 42
xIntegrated child seats Ÿpage 52
xExterior mirrors Ÿpage 130
xLuggage compartment Ÿpage 146
WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
xAssume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout. This also applies to the other occupants.
xOnly adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
xOnly switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is stationary.
xKeep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operating
and adjustment radius.
Seat heating
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switch on.
The backrest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat.
WARNING
People whose pain and temperature threshold has been affected by some
kind of medicine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) may sustain
FunctionAction Ÿfig. 85
To switch system on:Press button A. Seat heating is switched on fully.
Adjusting the heating
output:Keep pressing button A until the required inten-
sity is set.
The system switches
off:Keep pressing button A until all of the lights are
switched off Ÿfig. 85.
Fig. 85 Detailed view of
the centre console: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
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burns to the back, buttocks and legs from use of the seat heating that may
lead to a long healing process or that may never completely heal. Seek
medical advice if you have doubts regarding your health.
xPeople with a limit pain and temperature threshold must never use seat
heating.
Caution
xTo avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do
not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat
cushion and backrest.
xLiquids, sharp objects and insulating materials on the seat could damage
the seat heating.
xIn the event of smells, switch off the seat heating immediately and have
the unit inspected by a qualified workshop.
For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when needed. Otherwise, it is an
unnecessary fuel waste.
Seat with position memory
Memory buttons
Individual settings for the driver seat and the exterior mirror can be assigned
to each memory button.
Storing exterior mirror settings for driving forwards
xConnect the automatic parking brake.
xMove the gear lever to neutral.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xAdjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
xKeep the button held down for more than one second Ÿfig. 86.
xPress the required memory button for the following 10 seconds. A sound
confirms the settings have been stored.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for driving in reverse gear
xConnect the automatic parking brake.
xMove the gear lever to neutral.
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Fig. 86 Memory buttons
on the outside of the
driver seat
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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in and
out of the third row of seats.
Folding down the seat of the second row
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xIf necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat
Ÿpage 52.
xIf necessary, raise the armrests.
xRemove any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats,
where applicable Ÿ.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xPush the lever Ÿfig. 87 forwards and fold the backrest of the rear
seat. The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded completely
forwards Ÿ.
xAlways take care when entering and leaving the vehicle Ÿ.Repositioning the seat of the second row
xLift the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire seat
folds backwards Ÿ.
xMake sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts can
provide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark Ÿfig. 87 should
no longer be visible Ÿ in “Folding down rear seats to create load space”
on page 147.
Emergency exit function
If the lever Ÿfig. 87 does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on
the second row can be folded forwards from the third row to allow occupants
of the third row of seats to get out of the vehicle Ÿ.
xPull handle Ÿfig. 87 back and fold the backrest of the rear seat. The
complete rear seat folds forward Ÿ.
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result
in severe injury and accident.
xNever use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in motion.
xAvoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats
back.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
rear seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking safely when posi-
tioned upright.
xAll backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly
locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the backrest in
case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident.
Fig. 87 Second row of
seats: convenient entry
function controls.
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xA red mark on the side of the seat Ÿpage 140, fig. 87 indicates
that the backrest is not engaged. The mark is no longer visible when the
backrest is correctly engaged.
xIf the backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly locked in
place, no passenger should use them.
xWhen getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the
second row of seats.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possible
that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats
in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row
of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help themselves.
xChild seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
Caution
Before folding down the rear backrest for returning it to its position, adjust
the front seats so that the head restraints and seatbacks do not hit off each
other when folding and unfolding.
Caution
Any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats may be
damaged on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before
folding the seat down.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
The backrest of the front passenger's seat can be folded and locked horizon-
tally.
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Fig. 88 Folding the back-
rest of the front
passenger's seat.
Fig. 89 Unlocking the
folding backrest of the
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The front passenger's frontal airbag must be disconnected Ÿpage 33 if
objects are being transported on the folded front passenger's seat.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
xRemove any objects from the front passenger's seat cushion Ÿ.
xAdjust the front passenger's seat to its lowest position Ÿpage 10.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xUnlock the backrest of the front passenger's seat in the direction of the
arrow Ÿpage 141, fig. 88 .
xFold the backrest of the front passenger's seat forwards in the direction of
the arrow Ÿpage 141, fig. 88 until it is horizontal.
xThe backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage safely in its folded
position.
Lifting the backrest of the front passenger seat
xCheck that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.
xLift the backrest of the front passenger's seat by first unlocking it again
Ÿpage 141, fig. 89.
xLift the backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The backrest
must be engaged.
xThe upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must safely engage.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrest of the front passenger's seat uncontrol-
lably or without paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
xOnly fold and lift the backrest of the front passenger's seat when the
vehicle is stationary.
xWhile the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal
airbag must remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light
on.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrest of the
front passenger's seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking safely
when positioned upright.
xThe upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage. If the
backrest of the front passenger's seat is not locked, it may suddenly move
and cause severe injuries.
WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the backrest of the front
passenger's seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
xNever carry people or children on the front passenger's seat when the
backrest is folded.
xWhen the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, only the
outer seat behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
This also applies to children sitting in a child seat.
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Head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints
All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
Adjusting height
xPush the head restraint up or down in the direction of the arrow with the
button pressed Ÿfig. 90 or Ÿfig. 91 Ÿ.
xThe head restraint must engage securely in position. There are three
possible positions on the second row of seats and two possible positions on
the third row of seats.
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the top
of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your head
and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck as
close as possible to the head restraint.
Adjusting the head restraint for short people
Lower the head restraint completely, even if your head is below its upper
edge. When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible that a small gap
remains between it and the backrest.
Adjusting the head restraint for tall people
Raise the head restraint completely.
WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
xAlways fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person is
occupying a seat.
xAll occupants must correctly adjust the head restraint according to
their height to reduce the risk of back injuries in the event of an accident.
The upper edge of the head restraint must be as close as possible to the
same level as the top of your head and under no circumstances below eye
level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head restraint.
Fig. 90 Adjusting the
front head restraints.
Fig. 91 Adjusting the rear
head restraints.
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