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GroupWeight of childApproximate
ageFront pas‐
senger's seatRear seats,
outer – b)Rear seat,
middleIII22 – 36 kg7 years or
moreUUXU: suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use in
this weight group.
X: not suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use
in this weight group.
b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if nec‐
essary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.Always carry children at the rear
WARNING
Persons less than 150 cm, 5 ft in height
cannot put on the seat belt correctly without
using additional restraint systems. The protec‐
tive effect of the seat belts can be restricted or
they can be rendered ineffective if put on in‐
correctly. If a seat belt is not worn correctly,
additional injuries can be caused, for example
in the event of an accident or braking and eva‐
sive manoeuvres. Danger of injury or life. Per‐
sons less then 150 cm, 5 ft must be secured in
suitable restraint systems.◀
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 12 years old or less
than 150 cm, 5 ft in height are only allowed to
be transported in the rear using child restraint
systems appropriate for their age, weight and
stature.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Children on the front passenger's seat
When using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front
and side airbags on the passenger's side are
deactivated. Front passenger airbags can only
be deactivated with the key switch for front
passenger airbags, see page 106.Note
WARNING
Active front passenger airbags can injure
a child in a child restraint system if they are
triggered. Danger of injury. Make sure that the
front passenger airbags are deactivated and
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light
is illuminated.◀
WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat instal‐
lation is incorrect, the stability of the child re‐
straint system will be restricted or rendered in‐
effective. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the
child restraint system is firmly positioned
against the backrest. In all relevant backrests,
adapt the backrest angle if possible and set the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged. If possi‐
ble, adjust the height of the head restraints, or
remove them.◀
Fitting child restraints Child restraintsChild restraints for every age and weight class
are available from a Service Partner or a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.Seite 59Carrying children in safetyControls59
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Notes
When selecting, installing and using child re‐
straint systems, comply with the information
provided by the manufacturer of the child re‐
straint system.
WARNING
If child restraint systems and their at‐
tachment systems have been damaged or sub‐
jected to stresses in an accident, their protec‐
tive function may be restricted or rendered
ineffective. A child might not be adequately re‐
strained, for example, in the event of an acci‐
dent or braking and evasive manoeuvres. Dan‐
ger of injury or life. If child restraint systems
and their attachment systems have been dam‐
aged or subjected to stresses in an accident,
have them checked by the Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop and renewed if
necessary.◀
WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat instal‐
lation is incorrect, the stability of the child re‐
straint system will be restricted or rendered in‐
effective. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the
child restraint system is firmly positioned
against the backrest. In all relevant backrests,
adapt the backrest angle if possible and set the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged. If possi‐
ble, adjust the height of the head restraints, or
remove them.◀
For Australia/New Zealand:
installation of child restraints
Please note the following warning because
your vehicle has been equipped with a front
airbag for the front passenger's seat that can‐
not be deactivated:
It is recommended not to use any kindof child restraint system on the front
passenger's seat.Extreme hazard
Do not use a rearward facing child re‐
straint on a seat protected by an airbag in front
of it.◀
Not for Australia/New Zealand: On the
front passenger's seat
Deactivating airbags WARNING
Active front passenger airbags can injure
a child in a child restraint system if they are triggered. Danger of injury. Make sure that the
front passenger airbags are deactivated and
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light
is illuminated.◀
Before fitting a child restraint in the front pas‐
senger's seat, make sure that the front and
side airbags on the passenger's side are disa‐
bled.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags with
key switch, see page 106.
Rear-facing child restraints DANGER
Active front passenger airbags can fatally
injure a child in a rearward-facing child re‐
straint system if they are triggered. Danger of
injury or life. Make sure that the front passen‐
ger airbags are deactivated and the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illumina‐
ted.◀Seite 60ControlsCarrying children in safety60
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▷Do not connect up USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface for
charging external devices.
Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the glove box
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is in the centre armrest.
Through-loading system PrincipleThe boot can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.
Each side can be folded down individually or
you may fold down the entire rear seat back‐ rest.
Notes
WARNING
Risk of trapping when folding down the
backrest. Danger of injury or damage to prop‐
erty. Before folding down, make sure that the
movement area of the rear backrest is clear.◀
WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat instal‐
lation is incorrect, the stability of the child re‐
straint system will be restricted or rendered in‐
effective. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the
child restraint system is firmly positioned
against the backrest. In all relevant backrests,
adapt the backrest angle if possible and set the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged. If possi‐
ble, adjust the height of the head restraints, or
remove them.◀
Opening1.Pull the corresponding lever in the boot to
unlock the rear seat backrest.2.The unlocked backrest moves slightly to
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