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If there is a fault in the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof, the roll-back function will not work properly. Go to a qualified workshop
Leaves and other loose objects must be removed from the guide rails of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof at regular intervals,
using a vacuum cleaner or by hand.
Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Fig. 37 In the roof: turn the switch to open and close
Always take care when using the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof; otherwise you could cause accidents or serious injuries.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in its operating area.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of
the vehicle key can result in the vehicle being locked, the engine being started, the ignition being switched on and the electric panorama
sliding/tilting glass roof being operated.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be operated for a short time after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver
door or the front passenger door is not opened.
WARNING
In cold conditions, remove any ice and snow from the roof of the vehicle before you open or tilt the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
to avoid the risk of damage.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof should always be closed before you leave the vehicle or if it starts to rain. Any rain entering
the vehicle when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is open could cause considerable damage to the electrical system. This can
result in further damage to the vehicle.
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Convenience opening and closing
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be opened and closed from the outside with the vehicle key.
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof is tilted or closed.
Let go of the lock or unlock button to interrupt this function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
A variety of settings related to window operation can be made and adjusted using the button and the and
Opening and closing function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
The rotary control of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof remains in the last position selected if the roof is closed from outside
the vehicle using convenience closing. It will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
In special driving situations, for example, oversteering or understeering, the open electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be
automatically closed to a small gap at speeds of approx. 30 km/h (18 mph).
Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is being closed  → . If the electric
panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is not able to close because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
Check why the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof has not closed.
Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof again.
If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point. Then close the electric panorama sliding/tilting
glass roof without the roll-back function
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function
Pull the switch  → Fig. 38 ⑤   within approximately 5 seconds after the roll-back function has been triggered and hold it in this position until the
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is closed completely.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will then close without the roll-back function.
If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof still cannot be closed, go to a qualified workshop.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will open automatically.
The roll-back function is also active if the windows and electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof are closed with the vehicle key
 → Convenience opening and closing   .
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function can cause severe injuries.
Always be careful when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
Ensure that nobody is obstructing the operating area of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is
not active.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
WARNING

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The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if
the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This
could lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle
occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle occupants.
Always adjust seats, seat belts and head restraints to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all passengers have fastened
their seat belt.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. If your physical build
makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt
routing or an incorrect sitting position.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest backwards and injure
vehicle occupants on the back seats.
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly adjusted. Do not position any body part
too close where the airbags are fitted.
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright because the seat belts are incorrectly
positioned.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The seats may only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is clear.
There should be no objects in the adjustment area of the front seats.
WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other injuries.
Before adjusting the seats always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette lighters may self-ignite on high-
temperature surfaces, especially in summer.
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Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
Never stand in the vehicle.
Never stand on the seats.
Never kneel on the seats.
Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
Never lean against the dash panel.
Never lie on the rear bench seat.
Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
Never sit sideways.
Never lean out of a window.
Never put your feet out of a window.
Never put your feet on the dash panel.
Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
Never travel in a footwell.
Never sit on the front armrest.
Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
Never travel in the luggage compartment.
Correct sitting position
Fig. 39 There must be a distance  of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre.
All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while the vehicle is in motion.
Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt, or being too close to the airbag exposes the occupants to the risk of sustaining
critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags are triggered and strike an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
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①Pushing the front seat forwards or backwards.Pull the bar upwards and move the front seat. The front seat must engage
after you let go of the bar!
②Adjusting the backrest.Push the lever back and adjust the backrest. The backrest must engage
after you let go of the lever  → !
③Adjusting the seat height.Pull the lever upwards and adjust the seat height using your body weight.
The seat must engage after you let go of the lever!
Adjusting the head restraints
Fig. 43 Adjusting front head restraint
Injuries could be caused if the backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.
Never fold the seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.
While folding the seat backrest forwards, always ensure that there are no people, animals or objects in its path.
When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the seat hinges and seat release
mechanism.
Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the seat backrest. The seat backrest might then not engage securely when it is
returned to the upright position.
Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the backrest is folded forwards or is not clicked securely into place.
When being folded back, the seat backrest must be securely locked in the upright position. If the seat backrest is not locked properly it could
move suddenly and cause severe injuries.
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Removing and fitting head restraints
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head restraint
should therefore not be installed in any of the other positions.
Removing the head restraint
If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards  → Luggage compartment   .
Push the head restraint all the way up  → .
Pull the head restraint out while pressing the ①  → Fig. 43  or  → Fig. 44  button.
If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.
Fitting the head restraint
If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards  → Luggage compartment   .
Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
Press and hold the ①  → Fig. 43  or  → Fig. 44  button and push down the head restraint.
If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.
Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed  → Adjusting the head restraints   .
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.
Head restraints that have been removed should be fitted as soon as possible so that passengers have correct protection.
WARNING
When removing or fitting head restraints, make sure that they do not hit the roof or other parts of the vehicle. This could damage the headliner
or other parts of the vehicle.
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Fig. 46 Front centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the arrow  → Fig. 46 .
To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre armrest.
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Seat heating  
Additional information and warnings:
Adjusting the seat position  → Adjusting the seat position  
Seat belts  → Seat belts  
Airbag system  → Airbag system  
Child seats  → Child seats  
Exterior mirrors  → Mirrors  
Luggage compartment  → Luggage compartment  
Seat heating
The centre armrest can obstruct the driver's arm movements. This can cause accidents and severe injuries.
Always keep the stowage compartments in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest. An incorrect seating position can cause serious injury.
Never place hot drinks or fluids in the drink holders. These can be spilt during a braking or driving manoeuvre.
WARNING
Seat functions
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious injuries.
Always assume a correct sitting position before you drive and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to all passengers.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
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Seat heating
Fig. 47 In upper part of centre console: buttons for the front seat heating
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The seat cushions on the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be
heated.
Do not switch on the seat heating if one of the following conditions applies:
The seat is not in use.
The seat is fitted with a protective cover.
A child seat is installed on the seat.
The seat cushion is damp or wet.
The interior or exterior temperature is above 25°C (77°F).
FunctionAction
Switching onPress the  button. The seat heating is switched on at maximum level and all indicator
lamps in the button are lit up  → Fig. 47 .
Adjusting the heating outputPress the button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
Switching off
Press the button until the indicator lamps in the button go out.
OR: switch off the ignition.
If the second temperature level has been switched on for more than 15 minutes, it will automatically switch to the first temperature level. Only one
indicator lamp will be lit up.
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature due to medication, paralysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) could sustain
burns on the back, buttocks and legs when using the seat heating. These burns may take a long time to heal or may never heal fully. Please
consult a doctor to determine your own level of health.
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature should never use the seat heating.
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