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Seats, restraints49Seat adjustment9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Seat lengthwise adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrest
Turn lever to the rear, adjust
inclination and release lever. Allow
the backrest to engage audibly.
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Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lowerSeat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up=front end higherdown=front end lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four-way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
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Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Seat folding
9 Warning
Passengers on rear seats should
take care not to be trapped by the
adjustment mechanism when the
seat moves back to its original
position.
Caution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Seat folding on manual
operated seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards, then slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating any lever.
Ensure backrest engages.
When fully engaged the seat will be in
original position again.
Do not operate backrest inclination
lever while backrest is folded forward.
Seat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
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To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards or
downwards slightly 3 52, or set
head restraint to lowest position
3 46.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forwards or
rearwards, it is immediately stopped
and moved in the opposite direction.
Note
Do not sit on the seat while seat is
moving.
Power disconnection
If seat remains in forward position
with opened door for more than
10 minutes, power adjustment is
disconnected. In this event, close and open the door or switch on ignition
and operate power adjustment again.Overload
If the folding function is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise adjustment
Move switch forwards/backwards.
Seat height
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Move switch upwards/downwards.
Seat inclination
Move front of switch upwards/
downwards.
Seat backrests
Turn switch forwards/backwards.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four- way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
Note
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
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54Seats, restraintsArmrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Under the armrest there is a
storage compartment.
Armrest storage 3 72.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the
respective seat one or more times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilation to the desired
setting by pressing the A button for
the respective seat one or more
times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational with
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
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Seats, restraints55Seat 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 64.
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.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt presenter
The seat belt presenter is a comfort
feature that enables the front
passengers to fasten the seat belts
conveniently by bringing the belts to
the front.
The presenter comes out when
■ the respective door is closed and ignition is switched on,
■ the ignition is on and the door is closed.
The presenter retracts when ■ the respective door is opened again,
■ the key is removed from ignition switch,
■ the respective latch plate is inserted into the buckle,
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■ a timeout of 45 seconds,
■ the vehicle is driven longer than 15 seconds with a speed more than6 km/h.
If the seat belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.
Seat belt reminder Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
as control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 90 and for passenger
seat in the centre console 3 88.
Seat belt force limiters
On all seats, stress on the body is
reduced by the gradual release of the belt during a collision.
Seat belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, all seat
belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 90.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Three-point seat belt
Fastening
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.