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Seats, restraints39Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 133.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
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 designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 48.
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 pretensioners 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 reminder Each seat is equipped with a seat beltreminder, indicated for driver seat as
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 89, and for front passenger seat
as control indicator k in the centre
console 3 87.
For rear seats, the seat belt reminder
is indicated by symbols X in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 95.
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56StorageStorageStorage compartments................56
Load compartment .......................67
Roof rack system .........................72
Loading information .....................73Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features a coin holder
and an adapter for the locking wheel
bolts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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60Storage
Open out the lamp support on the
back of the tail lamp completely until
it engages.
Push the clamping lever down and
push the lamp support into the
retainer until it engages.
Perform this procedure for both tail
lamps.
Check the cable and lamp position to
make sure these are correctly
installed and are securely located.
Lock the rear carrier system
Swivel the left clamping lever ( 1) first,
followed by the right clamping lever
( 2 ) until they stop. Both clamping
levers must point backwards,
otherwise safe functionality is not
guaranteed.
Notice
Close the tailgate.
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66Storage
Press release lever and slide in wheel
recesses all the way as far as they will go.
Disengage the locking lever on the
diagonal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down.
9 Warning
Risk of pinching.
Swivel first the right clamping lever
( 1 ) forwards, followed by the left
clamping lever ( 2), until they can be
engaged in their respective recesses.
Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the recesses.
Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp ( 1), then
the rear tail lamp ( 2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.
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Storage67
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
Load compartment extension The rear backrest can be locked in
two positions. When transporting
bulky items, lock in an upright
position.
Split backrest
Pull the release handle on the
relevant side, pull the backrest
forwards to the vertical position and engage.
Single-unit backrest
Pull the release handle on both sides,
pull the backrest forwards to the
vertical position and engage.
When unlocking, a red marking
appears next to the release lever. The backrest is properly engaged when
the red marks on both sides near the release lever are no longer visible.
Folding down rear backrests Remove load compartment cover as
necessary.
Push head restraints down by
pressing the catch.
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68Storage
Guide the seat belts through side
supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the backrest,
pull the seat belts along with it.
Split backrest
Pull the release handle on the
relevant side and fold it down onto the seat cushion.
Single-unit backrest
Pull the release handle on both sides
and fold it down onto the seat
cushion.If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear
door, take the seat belt out of the seat
backrest guide and insert the latch
plate in the recess as shown in the
illustration.
To fold up, raise the backrest and
guide it into an upright position until it engages audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the corresponding belt guides.
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides
near the release lever are no longer
visible.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle when 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 hard braking or a collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm and then let
go.
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Instruments and controls75Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Information displays .....................95
Vehicle messages ...................... 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............106Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control, Speed limiter,
Forward collision alert setting,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 150.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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80Instruments and controls
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Graphic-Info Display
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Scroll through the list and select the
menu item Time Date to display the
respective submenu.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation, refer to the Infotainment
system manual.
Set time
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set time submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set date
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set date submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set time format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.