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Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and
down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head
restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position. – To lower the head restraint,
press the button and push head
restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in one of its positions ⇒page 13.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 68 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit passenger’s height ⇒page 12.
WARNING
•Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.•Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is
a risk of serious injury.•After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.•Please observe the safety warnings in ⇒page 106, “Correct adjust-
ment of head restraints”.Note
•To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat backrest
forwards.
Fig. 68 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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108•When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible
into the guides without pressing the button. Front seatsAdjustment of the front seats Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Pull up the grip and move the seat forwards or backwards.
– Then release the grip and move the seat further until the catch engages.
Adjusting seat height
– Pull the lever up or push down (several times if necessary) from its home position. This adjust s the seat height in stages. Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.
To fold and unfold the backrest* (for vehicles without Easy -
Entry function)
–To fold the backrest, pull the lever upwards and push the
backrest forwards.
–To unfold the backrest, push it back.
Folding and unfolding the backrest (for vehicles without Easy -
Entry function)
–To fold the backrest, pull the lever upwards and push the
backrest forwards. You can push the seat forwards at the same
time to make entry to the rear seats easier.
–To unfold the backrest, first move the seat completely back.
The Easy-Entry function facilitates the access to the vehicle rear seats. Before
lifting the backrest, return the seat to the original position. The seat inserts
when the backrest is lifted.
WARNING
•Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in
motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adjust the driver or front passenger seat
only when the vehicle is stationary.•To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in case of
a sudden braking or an accident, never drive with the backrest tilted
towards the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be achieved
only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver and front
passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further the back-
Fig. 69 Front left seat
controls
A1
A1
A2
A3A4
A4
A4
A4
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rests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to improper
positioning of the belt web!
•Exercise caution when securing the seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the seat height is adjusted
without due care and attention.•To move the seat lengthways, pull upwards and not sideways on the
lever, as the force exerted on it in this position could damage it.
Heated seats*
A
The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
– Press the corresponding switch ⇒fig. 70 to switch on the seat
heating. – Press once to connect the heating at a maximum force. Two LEDs
will light up ⇒fig. 70 . After 15 min. of high intensity, the upper
led turns off, the system is deactivated for 2 min. and after 2
min., it works again at low intens ity (lower led is always turned
on).
– Press the switch again to set the heating to minimum force. (The lower LED lights up).
– To disconnect the heating, press the switch again.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.
Note
The seats are only heated electrically when the engine is running.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 70 Front seats
heating switch
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On split rear seats
11) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised
respectively in two sections.
WARNING
•Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.•Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.•After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position. Do
this by pulling on the central seat belt or directly on the backrest and check
that the position lever is in the neutral position.•The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-
rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
Storage compartmentStorage compartment on the front passenger side The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 73.
Glove compartment cooling*
There is an air vent in upper part of the glove compartment. If the air condi-
tioning is switched on, cooled air can be fed into the compartment. The vent
can be opened and closed by turning it.
WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
11)Optional equipment
Fig. 73 Passenger side:
storage compartment
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114Front cup holder* There are two cup holders in the centre console in front of the gear lever
⇒ fig. 79 .
WARNING
•Never place hot drinks in the cup holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.•Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.•When travelling the drinks holder should always be closed to prevent
risk in the event of sudden breaking or accident.
Rear cup holder* On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake, there is a cup
holder installed* ⇒fig. 80 .
Fig. 79 Front cup holders
in the centre console
Fig. 80 Cup holder in the
centre console
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Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power socketFront ashtrayOpening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 81 .
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
–Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 82 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter ca n lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.•Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.•The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 81 Front ashtray
Fig. 82 Lighter
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116Electrical sockets* The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can also be used for other electrical
components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. For further informa-
tion see ⇒ page 175.
WARNING
The power sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when
the ignition is on or when the engine is running. 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 alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions in
⇒ page 175.Auxiliary audio input connection (AUX)*– Lift the AUX cover ⇒fig. 84 .
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see radio manual).
Fig. 83 Front power
socket
Fig. 84 AUX connection
on the central console
(depending on the equip-
ment)
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AUX-USB* Input connectionFor information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher*First-aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisherThe use of reflective warning triangles is obligatory in emergencies in some
countries. As are the first aid kit and a set of spare light bulbs.
The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are located in the luggage compart-
ment, held in place by Velcro. The warning triangle may be located in the rear of the luggage compartment
secured by rubber bands.
Note
•The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher are not
supplied with the vehicle as standard.•The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher should
meet legal requirements.•The expiry date of the content of the first aid kit should be checked.•Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.•Before purchasing accessories and spare parts, see the instructions in
⇒ page 175, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifications”.Luggage compartmentStoring objects
All luggage must be securely stowed.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
Fig. 85 AUX/USB* input
connection (depending on
the equipment)
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