In brief7Seat adjustmentLongitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Backrests inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Seat height
Lever motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 41.
8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release catch, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 39.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 40, Seat belts
3 48, Airbag system 3 51.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 35.
Seats, restraints41● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 75.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 39.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 49.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of the spine 3 41.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Suspension seat longitudinal
adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
44Seats, restraintsSuspension seat sensitivity
Rotate knob to adjust the sensitivity ofthe suspension seat.
turn right:more stiffturn left:less stiffSwivel seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Move handle 2, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Pull lever 1, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat base angle
Move handle 3 to adjust angle of seat
base.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Operate hand pump 8 repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button 7 to decrease
firmness.
Seat base positioning
Lift handle 5, move seat base
backwards or forwards, release handle.
Armrests
To adjust the height of the armrests, turn control knob 4 or 9.
Seats, restraints49Three-point seat beltFasten
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.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 86.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Driving and operating125first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 21 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 31 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 204 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switch
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 193, Towing the
vehicle 3 195.
The master switch is located on the
door pillar.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
126Driving and operatingRemote control
When increased ground clearance orimproved vehicle access is required,the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance and that there are no
obstructions when adjusting the
suspension height.
The remote control unit is magnetic
and may be fixed to any metal part of the vehicle or stored in its holder.
With the engine running, press theappropriate button for 2 seconds to
adjust the suspension height.
Indicator light will flash intermittently
while height adjustment is in progress
and illuminates when complete.
If the ignition is switched on with
engine not running, the suspension
height can only be lowered.
Notice
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Pre-programmed settings
Adjusts the suspension height to one
of three pre-programmed positions.l:lowered positionk:normal positionj:raised positionCaution
If an obstacle is detected while
raising or lowering, the
suspension height is returned to the normal position after a delay.
This does not guarantee damage-
free operation. Ensuring sufficient
clearance and freedom from
obstacles is the responsibility of the driver.
Manual settings
Manual adjustment can only be
performed when the vehicle is
stationary.
Select by pressing h for 2 seconds,
then R to raise, or S to lower.
To exit, press any of the pre-
programmed buttons.
Notice
Obstacle detection is not available
during manual adjustment.
When a certain low speed is
exceeded or when the ignition is
switched off, height adjustment is deactivated automatically and the
suspension height is returned to the
normal position.
Service mode
When the vehicle is stationary, press
i for 5 seconds to put the vehicle into
service mode. The indicator light will
illuminate.
233Manual windows ..........................35
Messages ..................................... 92
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 33, 35
Misted light covers .....................101
N New vehicle running-in ..............120
Number plate light .....................173
O Object detection systems ...........146
Odometer ..................................... 80 Oil ............................................... 160
Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
Oil level ......................................... 81
Oil pressure .................................. 90
Outside temperature ....................77
Overcab storage ..........................68
Overhead console .......................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 122
P
Parking ................................ 17, 124
Parking assist ............................ 146
Parking brake ............................ 138
Parking ticket holder .....................37
Particulate filter ........................... 127
Performing work ........................159
Pollen filter ................................. 116
Power door locks ..........................24Power outlets ............................... 78
Power side step ............................ 26
Power sliding door ........................26
Power steering fluid ....................162
Power take-off ............................ 155
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ........................... 89, 121
Puncture ............................. 185, 188
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
Rain sensor .................................. 76
Reading lights ............................ 102
Rear air conditioning system .....110
Rear bench seat storage ..............68
Rear courtesy light...................... 101
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ...................... 97, 101
Rear heating system .................. 109
Rear reading light .......................102
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 68
Rear view camera ...................... 147
Rear windows .............................. 36
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Refuelling ................................... 152Remote control ............................. 20
Retractable parking brake ..........138
Reversing lights .........................101
Ride control systems ..................140
Ride height ................................. 125
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Safety net .................................... 71
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 41
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 40
Selective catalytic reduction .......128
Selector lever ............................. 134
Service ............................... 117, 200
Service display ......................82, 87
Service information ....................200
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................54
Sidelights ...................................... 97
Side turn signal lights ................171
Side windows................................ 36
Sliding door .................................. 26
Spare wheel ............................... 190