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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front or press button q to
unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, pull the button underneath
the tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 24.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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In brief7
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seatwhen adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 37.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Seats 3 36, Seat position 3 35.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 34.
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8In briefSeat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 38, Airbag system
3 41, Seat position 3 35.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Swivel the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 29.
Exterior mirrors
Setting with four-way switch in
vehicles with manual window
operation
First select the relevant exterior mirror
then use the control to adjust.
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1Side air vents ...................... 112
2 Light switch .......................... 98
Instrument illumination .......103
Rear fog light ....................... 102
Front fog lights ...................102
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 99
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...101
Exit lighting .......................... 105
Parking lights ...................... 102
Cruise control ....................... 85
4 Steering wheel controls ........70
5 Horn ...................................... 71
Driver airbag ......................... 44
6 Instruments .......................... 76
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...72
Trip computer ........................ 91
8 Centre air vents ................... 1129Info-Display ........................... 86
Trip computer ........................ 91
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 109
10 Left heated seat ....................38
Heated steering wheel ..........71
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 175
Parking assist ...................... 132
Hazard warning flashers .....101
Central locking system ..........21
Electronic stability program . 130
Airbag deactivation ...............46
Right heated seat ..................38
Eco button ........................... 116
Fuel selector ........................ 77
11 Front passenger airbag .........44
12 Glovebox .............................. 53
13 Climate control system ........ 10614Cigarette lighter ..................... 75
Power outlet .......................... 75
15 Ashtray .................................. 75
16 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............115
17 Accelerator pedal ................115
18 Brake pedal ......................... 128
19 Clutch pedal ........................ 114
20 Steering wheel adjustment ...70
21 Bonnet release lever ...........147
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34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Airbag system .............................. 41
Child restraints ............................. 48Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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36Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.Set the backrest to an angle so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum angle of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 70.
■ Set the seat high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and
on all display instruments. There
should be at least one hand of
clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 39.Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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40Seats, restraints9Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage audibly.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Removing seat belt
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear outer
seats
When not in use or to fold forward the rear backrests, feed seat belts
through belt mount.
Using the seat belt while
pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
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Seats, restraints49Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1UXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1UXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1UXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUX1=If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.