Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as
needed to reach the desired height.
Backrest tilt
Push the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat tilt
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as
needed to reach the desired seat tilt.
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview
1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the Function, refer
to page 46, is activated for this purpose.
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Rear head restraints
Information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to re‐
moved or not correctly adjusted head re‐
straints can cause injuries in the head and
neck area. There is risk of injuries. Install head
restraints on occupied seats prior to driving
and make sure that the center of the head re‐
straint supports the back of the head at eye
level.◀
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area.
There is risk of injuries.▷Do not use seat or head restraint covers.▷Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
directly on the head restraint.▷Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.▷Do not use any accessories, e.g. pillows,
while driving.◀
Correctly adjusted head restraint
General information
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Adjusting the height▷To raise: push.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Raise the head restraint up against the re‐
sistance.2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐
straint out completely.
Seat and mirror memory
Information WARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected movements of the
seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is risk
of an accident. Only retrieve the memory func‐
tion when the vehicle is stationary◀
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WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
The concept Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Overview
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button briefly. The LED in
the button lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
General information There are two ways to call up the memory
function:
▷Comfort function, refer to page 60.▷Safety function, refer to page 60.
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.If necessary, switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or tailgate.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently
used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
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securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.◀
Installing child restraint
systems
Before mounting Before mounting child restraint systems, en‐
sure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Move the rear seats into the rearmost position
to facilitate assembly of the child restraint sys‐
tem.
Information Pay attention to the specifications of the child
restraint system manufacturer when selecting,
installing, and using child restraint systems.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Make sure that the front-seat passengerairbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags
automatically, refer to page 104.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble and adjust its height to the highest and
thus best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐
til the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
Backrest width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do
not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐
ten child restraint systems.
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Pinch protection system,glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 224
Power failure 215
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 201
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning, tires 109
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 202
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Rain sensor 75
Rear lights 211
Rear seat backrest tilt 55
Rear seats 55
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 148
Recirculated-air mode 145, 147
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 191 Refueling 182
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 216
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 190
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 126
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, see Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Retaining straps, securing cargo 173
Retreaded tires 191
Roadside parking lights 98
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 224
Run-flat tires 192
S Safe braking 170
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57 Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 102
Saving fuel 175
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 206
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 221
Sealant 192
Seat and mirror memory 59
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seats 52
Seats, front 52
Seats, rear 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 90
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 77
Sensors, care 225
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 87
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
Servotronic 123
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 93
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