›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 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.
› Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat 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 18, Deactivating airbags .■
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■ On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 11. The sticker is visi-
ble upon opening the front passenger door. ■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 12.
■
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 passen-
ger side.
■
As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no longer being used on the pas-
senger seat, the front passenger airbag should be re-activated again.
Use of the child seat in the front passenger seat
Applies to TaiwanFig. 13
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
No babies, infants or children to be carried on the passenger seat.
Also indicated by the label on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 13.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 14
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag » Fig. 14 –
.
There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag that the airbag can provide as much protection as possi-
ble » Fig. 14 –
.
21Transporting children safely
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
56
Head restraints - adjusting height
56
Headrests - removing and installing
57
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.55Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the front seatsFig. 45
Controls on the driver's seat
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Controls on the driver's seat » Fig. 45
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjust the tilt of the seat back (seats with Easy Entry System)
On the passenger seat, some controls are arranged in mirror image.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 45 in the direction of the arrow and push the seat in
the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Again push or pull the lever
B
» Fig. 45 in the direction of one of the arrows.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
The seat back release (do not lean on).
›
Pull the lever
C
in direction of arrow » Fig. 45 and with your back set the
desired inclination of the seat back.
For seats with Easy Entry system, the inclination can be adjusted using lever
D.
Fold forward and slide seat using the Easy Entry System
›
Pull lever
C
or
D
» Fig. 45 and fold the seat backrest forwards.
›
At the same time, move the seat forwards.
Restore position of the seat with Easy Entry System
›
Push the seat backwards again to its original position.
ABCD› Fold the seat backrest back.
The locking of the seat back must engage audibly - check by pulling on the
seat back.
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 46
Rear headrests: Move up / move down
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Only the rear head restraints can be removed.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level
as the upper part of your head.
Shift upwards
›
Grasp the support with both hands on its side and move in the direction of
1
» Fig. 46 .
Move down
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
2
» Fig. 46 .
›
Press in the support in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGWith rear seats occupied, the respective head rests must be correctly set
(may not be in the bottom position) - risk of fatal injury!
CAUTION
The front headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be ad-
justed in height.56Using the system
Headrests - removing and installingFig. 47
Rear headrests: Removing / installing
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed.
Before removal and installation of the headrests, fold the respective seat
backrest forward » page 59.
Removing
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards.
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
1
» Fig. 47 .
›
Use the vehicle key to press the locking button in opening
B
in the direction
of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
Installing
›
Push the head restraint far enough down in the direction of arrow
4
into
the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNINGWith rear seats occupied, the respective head rests must be installed and
adjusted correctly - risk of fatal injury!Seat features
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
57
Folding front passenger seat
58
Seat backrests
59
Front seat heating
Fig. 48
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 48
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button or
» Fig. 48 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
57Seats and head restraints
Refuelling104
Refuelling - natural gas105
Fuel consumption144
Fuses Assignment
135
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel138
Assignment of fuses on the underside of the dash panel
136
Colour coding135
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment137
Replacing135
G
Gear changing Gear stick
79
Gear recommendation30
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts94
H
Handbrake
79
Warning light34
Handbrake - automatic transmission Warning light
38
Hazard warning light system50
HBA85
Head-Thorax17
Headlights Bulb arrangement
139
Driving abroad51
Head restraints56
Adjust height56
Headrest, removing and installing
57
Heating70
Controls71
Exterior mirrors54
Rear window52
Seats57
HHC85
Hill Hold Control (HHC)85
Horn27
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)85
I
Ignition lock
77
Immobilizer76
Inertia reels14
Instrument cluster28
Counter for distance driven30
Fuel reserve display29
Gear recommendation30
Memory of the multi-function display31
Multi-function display30
Overview28
see instrument cluster28
Service interval display30
Speedometer28
Tachometer29
Instruments see instrument cluster
28
Interior care101
Natural leather101
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
122
- fit126
Maintenance100
Jump-starting130
K
Key Lock
40
Start the engine77
Unlock40
L
Lashing eyes
66
Leather Natural leather care
101
Lever Main beam
49
Turn signal49
Wiper53
lever control81
See lever control81
Light Cockpit
51
Dimmed headlights48
Headlight range control48
on and off48
Parking light51
Sidelights48
Lighting Luggage compartment
65
Light on and off48
Lights48
Daylight running49
Fog lights50
Hazard warning light system50
Headlight flasher49
Main beam49
Rear fog light50
Replacing bulbs138
Turn signal49
Warning lights33
Loading floor68
Lock Key
40
Lock/unlock steering lock76
Locking Door opening lever
42
Remote control41
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
43
151Index