Seats, restraints41Armrest
Armrest can be folded up when not
required.
Heating
Press the  ß button for the respective
seat.Press the  ß button again to
switch off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when the system is on, not
just when heating is active.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running. 
42Seats, restraintsRear seatsRear seat access
To facilitate access to the rear seats,
pull release lever and fold the seat backrest forwards.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt  3 45.
Removable rear seats
Removal
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by removing the rear
seats.
■ Raise lever  1 on both sides of the
seat; the pins  2 visibly protrude to
indicate that the seat is unlocked.
■ Move the seat towards the rear to release from the floor anchor
points.
■ Lift seat to remove.
9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without assistance.
Installation
Caution
The rear seats are not
interchangeable and must be fitted back into their original position. 
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Cleaning the vehicle...................175
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............96
Clock ............................................ 72
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle  .................108
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............179
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cornering light ......................91, 150
Coupling ball bar ........................135
Cruise control  ...................... 84, 126
Cupholders  .................................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions  ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights  .................90
Declaration of conformity ............203
Demisting and defrosting ..............14
Diesel fuel ................................... 132
Diesel fuel filter  .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding  .......146
Diesel particle filter  ....................116
Door locks..................................... 19
Door open  .................................... 84
Doors ............................................ 24
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........116Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............84
Driving characteristics and towing tips  .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108
E ECO mode .................................. 108
Electric adjustment  ......................31
Electrical system......................... 155
Electronic climate control system  98
Electronic driving programmes  ..120
Electronic Stability Program  .....
.................................. 81, 125, 136
Electronic Stability Program off  ...82
Emergency exit ............................. 35
End-of-life vehicle recovery  .......139
Engine compartment fuse box  ...156
Engine coolant  ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature  ........82
Engine coolant temperature gauge  ....................................... 75
Engine data  ............................... 185
Engine exhaust  .......................... 116
Engine identification ...........182, 183
Engine oil  ................... 140, 179, 184
Engine oil additives ....................179
Engine oil level monitor ................76
Engine oil pressure  ......................82Engine oil viscosity grades .........179
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Event data recorders ..................203
Exhaust gases ............................ 116
Exit lighting  .................................. 95
Exterior care  .............................. 175
Exterior light ................................. 83
Exterior lighting  ......................12, 89
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 121
Fire extinguisher  ..........................66
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit  ................................... 66
Fixed air vents  ........................... 107
Fog light  ....................................... 84
Fog lights .............................. 92, 150
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Front airbag system  .....................50
Front fog lights ........................ 89, 92
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage  ............................... 62
Front turn signal lights  ...............150
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions  ............................... 134
Fuel for diesel engines  ..............132
Fuel gauge ................................... 75 Fuse box ............................. 156, 157
Fuses  ......................................... 155