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Seats, restraints59Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Front seats - Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat 1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXUXXUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XUXXU
1=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 41 . Slide seat as far back as possible. Set seat height to highest
position. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment 3 43.
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60Seats, restraints
Front seats - Combi, Bus, Double cab
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 2XXU 2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XXXXX
1=If adjustable, slide seat as far back as possible and set seat height to highest position. Maximum backrest rake is 25°.
Seat adjustment 3 43.2=Rear-facing child restraints only for this weight and age class.
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Rear seats - Combi, Bus, Double cabWeight and age class2nd row seats13rd row seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
UU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsU 2U 2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U 2U2
1=If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install particular child restraint systems on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 41 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 43.U=Suitable for universal category restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction with three-point
seat belt.X=Seat position not suitable for children in this weight and age class.
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62Seats, restraints
Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize
classFixtureFront seats2nd row seats 13rd row
seatsCentreOutervehicles with single
passenger seatvehicles with
double passenger
seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XXILILXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XXILILXDISO/R2XXILXXCISO/R3XXILXXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XXILXXCISO/R3XXILXXBISO/F2XXIL, IUF 2IL, IUF 2XB1ISO/F2XXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XAISO/F3XXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2X
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1=If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install a child restraint system on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 41 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 43.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.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.
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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64Seats, restraintsIsofix child restraint
systems ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by the ISOFIX logo or
symbol on the seat cushion.
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets.
When using ISOFIX mounting
brackets for seat mounting,
universally approved child restraint
systems for ISOFIX may be used.
Permissible mounting location
positions for ISOFIX child restraint
systems are marked in the tables by
< , IL and IUF.
Top-tether fastening eyes Top-Tether fastening eyes are
located on the back of the seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
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84Instruments and controls
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.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.
Airbag system 3 51, belt tensioners
3 48, airbag deactivation 3 56.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running 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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon F illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
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Vehicle care169Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 28.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 100 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Trailer hitch 3 134.