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Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination by
shifting body weight. Release lever
and audibly engage seat in position.
Lumbar support
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Adjustable thigh support
Press the button and slide the thigh
support.
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48Seats, restraintsSeat folding
Push the head restraint down.
Slide the seat backwards.
Raise release lever, fold backrest
forward and engage.
To restore the seat to the upright
position, raise release lever and
audibly engage backrest.
Armrest
Push raised armrest backward
against resistance and fold down.
The armrest can be moved to
different positions in stages by lifting
it.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the seat
one or more times with the ignition on. The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
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Seats, restraints49Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area.
Moving seat row
Push the release lever forwards and
slide the row of seats. Release the
lever and audibly engage the seats.
Folding seat row and sliding
forwards
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 70.
Slide head restraints down 3 43.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
pockets.
Press release lever 1 down and
swivel the seat cushion upwards until
it engages.
Press down release lever 2 on both
sides, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Pull handle on back of centre
backrest, bring the backrest into the
upright position and engage.
Press release lever 3, slide the bench
to the frontmost position and engage.
To restore, press release lever 3 and
slide the bench to the required
position. Adjust the backrest and use
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release lever 1 to swivel the seat
cushion downwards. All positions
must audibly engage.
Adjust backrests of outboardseats
Press the release lever down, select
one of the two inclinations, release
the lever and engage the backrest.
9 Warning
Occupants may only travel on a
seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the rearward inclined
position.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of
heavy braking or a collision.
Folding down outboard
backrests
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 70.
Slide head restraints down 3 43.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
cushion pockets.
Press the release lever down, set the
backrest to a vertical position or
angled forward or fold it to the seat
cushion and engage.
To move upright, push release lever
down and latch backrest in required
position.
Folding down middle backrest
Slide the head restraint all the way
down 3 43.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
cushion pockets.
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Pull the handle on the back, set the
backrest to a vertical position or fold to the seat cushion and engage.
To restore, pull the handle, straighten and engage in required position.
The centre seat backrest can be used
as an armrest when folded down, and contains drink holders and stowage
compartments.
Third row seats9 Warning
When the seats are being set up
or folded, keep hands away from
hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove the floor covering and load
compartment cover 3 71.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second seat row forward to the mark.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.
9 Warning
Before setting up, all components
must be removed from the side
rails and the seat belts hooked in
the seat belt eyes in the floor of the vehicle without twisting.
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From the load compartment, pull up
the seat by the handle.
Slide the seat rearwards until it is
upright and audibly engages. Support the top of the backrest with your hand.
Slide the second seat row to the
required position and engage.
Seat belts 3 54.
Stow the load compartment cover by installing it behind the third row of
seats 3 70.
Stowing seats Remove the load compartment cover
3 70.
Push the lever forwards and slide the second seat row forwards to the
mark.
Press the catch to release and slide
the head restraints of the third seat
row all the way down.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in
the holders.
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From the load compartment, press
the button on the top of the backrest
and lower the backrest. Using the
handle on the seat, pull rearwards
and upwards and then swing the seat forwards until it is lowered into the
vehicle floor. Hold the seat by the
handle during the entire procedure.
Push belt buckles into recess in floor
and close cover.
Install the rear floor storage cover and
load compartment cover 3 71,
3 70.
Slide the second row of seats to the required position and engage.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 62.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt control indicator X 3 88.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by gradual release of the
belt during a collision.
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Belt tensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
tensioners.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by illumination of control
indicator v 3 88.
Triggered belt tensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
tensioners can only be triggered once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioners.
Do not make any modifications to
belt tensioner components as this
will invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Three-point seat belt
FittingWithdraw belt from retractor, guide it
untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate in the buckle. Tension
the lap belt regularly whilst driving by
tugging the shoulder belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.