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In brief7Seat adjustmentSeat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 33.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 33.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 33.
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Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing
button ß for the respective front seat
with the ignition on. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Pressing button ß once more
deactivates seat heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 105.
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Seats, restraints49Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
Front passenger seatSecond rowThird rowactivated airbagdeactivated airbagoutboard seatcentre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U,
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U,
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U,
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUUXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUUX1=Only if front airbag system is deactivated. When securing with a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that the seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.<=Vehicle seat available with ISOFIX attachments. When attaching using ISOFIX, only the ISOFIX child restraint systems
permitted for the vehicle may be used.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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50Seats, restraints
Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger
seatOn outboard seats
in the second rowOn centre seat in
the second rowOn the seats in
the third rowGroup 0: up to 10 kgEISO/R1XILXXGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XILXXDISO/R2XILXXCISO/R3XIL 1)XXGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XILXXCISO/R3XIL1)XXBISO/F2XIUFXXB1ISO/F2XXIUFXXAISO/F3XIUFXX1)
The Isofix child seat can be installed by lifting the head restraint all the way up.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.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.
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ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – 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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54StorageGlovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.Depending on version, the glovebox
may be lockable.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the console between the front seats.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 67.
Overhead console
Store only lightweight items such as
paperwork or maps in the overhead
console.
Underseat storage
Pull the loop on the seat cushion to
gain access to the storage area.
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Storage55Load compartment
Folding down rear seat
backrests
The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
Press and hold the catch, then push
the head restraints down.
Pull the release lever on one or both
sides and fold down the backrests
onto the seat cushion.
Pull lever to release, the seat base is
tensioned and will start to rise
automatically.
Fold the seat forward completely.
To fold up, lower seats to the floor
until they engage audibly. Raise
backrests and guide them into an
upright position until they engage
audibly.
The backrests are properly engaged
when both red marks on the release
levers are no longer visible.
Ensure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly before returning the seats to the upright position.9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if 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
heavy braking or a collision.
Rear storage
Roof bars
Do not exceed the maximum load
(which includes the weight of the
bars) of 25 kg. Always distribute the
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60Storage
To fasten a roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the illustration.Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 59.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be tilted
forwards or folded down.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the extendable load compartment
cover 3 56 or the instrument panel,
and do not cover the sensor on top
of the instrument panel 3 98.■ The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder the freedom of movement of thedriver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 164) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),