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Seats, restraints63
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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64Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear seats
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1UGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1UGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXU1=If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat into the rear adjustment area and set seat height to uppermost position. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position
to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2=Remove rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this weight group 3 44.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XIL *Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XIL *DISO/R2XIL *CISO/R3XIL *Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XIL *CISO/R3XIL *BISO/F2XIL, IUF**B1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF**AISO/F3XIL, IUF**Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXILGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXIL
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66Seats, restraints
IL=Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.*=Move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system in one of the foremost adjustment positions.**=Remove respective rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this size class. 3 44.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3=Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B – ISO/F2=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3=Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D – ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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Seats, restraints67ISOFIX child restraint
systems Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL 3 64.
Remove wind deflector 3 40 before
mounting a child restraint system and remove rear head restraint if required
3 64.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a logo ISOFIX on the
backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes
The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the backside of the rear backrests.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes on the
backside of the rear seats. Folding
rear backrests 3 71.
Remove wind deflector 3 40 before
mounting a child restraint system and remove rear head restraint if required
3 64.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 64.
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72Storage9Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
■ Remove big wind deflector if installed, 3 40.
■ Press the catches and push down the head restraints 3 44.
■ Pull the release switch p on one or
both sides of the load
compartment, to fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
■ To fold up, raise the backrest and guide it into an upright position until
it engages audibly.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Pass-through flap behind rear seats
For transporting long objects in the
load compartment, a pass-through
flap between load compartment and
vehicle interior can be opened:
■ Remove the installed big wind deflector or the bag with the stowed
wind deflectors behind the rear seats 3 40.
■ Close soft top 3 33.
■ Push the load compartment partition at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 71.
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Instruments and controls89
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 61.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 182.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 143.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
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240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 177
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 93, 112, 187
Adjustable air vents ...................129
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 88
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag label................................... 56 Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Air conditioning system .............. 122
Air intake .................................... 129
Air vents...................................... 129
Antilock brake system ................ 142
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................218
Armrest ......................................... 52
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 83 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................22Automatic transmission .............139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 128
B Battery discharge protection ......119
Battery voltage ........................... 102 Bonnet ....................................... 179
Brake and clutch fluid .................222
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 145
Brake fluid .................................. 182
Brakes ............................... 142, 182
Breakdown.................................. 216
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
C
Capacities .................................. 233
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................138
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...204
Charging system .......................... 89
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............121