Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support›Push the switch A in the region of one of the arrows2» Fig. 49 .
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support›
Push the switch
A
in the region of one of the arrows 1» Fig. 49 .
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 69 or the remote control key » page 69.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Head restraints
Fig. 51
Headrest: adjusting / removing
Fig. 52
Rear centre head rests in vehi-
cles with the TOP TETHER sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired » Fig. 51 - .
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 51 - with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with
the other hand.
The front seats and head rests must be adjusted to match the body size at all
times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide the most ef-
fective levels of protection to the passengers » page 170, Correct seated posi-
tion .
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint up out of the seat backrest as far as the stop (for the rear head restraints fold the seat backrest forward).
›
Press the locking button in direction of the arrow » Fig. 51 -
and pull the head
restraint out.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Removing and installing rear middle head rest Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 52 , simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening
2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head rest.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNING■ The head rests must be correctly adjusted to avoid risk of injury.■Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head rests must not be in the lower
position. 68Using the system
Correct seated position for the driverFig. 143
Correct driver seating position / properly adjusted headrest
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 170.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
› Position the steering wheel so that there is a gap of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the chest
A
» Fig. 143 , and that the distance between the
legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag is at least 10 cm
B
.
› Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
› Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
C
.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 173.
Manual driver seat adjustment » page 67.
Electrical driver seat adjustment » page 67.
Correct seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 170.
For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
› Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
C
» Fig. 143 on page 171.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 173.
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated » page 183,
Deactivating airbags .
Manual front passenger adjustment » page 67.
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment » page 67.
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 170.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the head
C
» Fig. 143 on page 171.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 173.
› Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle » page 186 , Transporting children safely .
Examples of incorrect seated positions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 170.
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if seat belts are fastened correctly.
171Passive Safety
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Never use a backwards-facing child restraint system on a seat that is protected by an active airbag installed in front of it. This could cause the child severe injury
or even death.Fig. 155
Sticker on the B column on the
front passenger side.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 186.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you install child seats on the rear seats
whenever possible.
The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the front passenger seat.
› The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat »
.
› If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical, so
as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the back
of the child seat.
› If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
› With child safety seats in groups 2 or 3, make sure that the loop-around fittings
attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the same
height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
› Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
› Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
› Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child seat .
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat on the front passenger seat » page 183, Deactivating airbags .■
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passen-
ger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment
area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or
even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
■
This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the B column on
the front passenger side » Fig. 155. The sticker is visible upon opening the
front passenger door. In some countries, the sticker is affixed to the front pas-
senger sun visor.
■
With child safety seats in groups 2 or 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
■
As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no longer being used on the passen-
ger seat, the front passenger airbag should be re-activated again.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 156
Incorrect seated position of a child who is not properly secured –
risk from the side airbag/child properly protected by child seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 186.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag » Fig. 156 -
.
187Transporting children safely