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Note■If the inclination angle of the seat backrest relative to the seat surface is
greater than approx. 110°, then it is not possible for safety reasons to save this
setting in the memory of the electrically adjustable seats or the remote control
key.■
On vehicles with personalisation, the driver's seat setting is stored in the ac-
tive user account personalisation » page 50.
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 71
SET button and memory buttons
Read and observe on page 78 first.
Among the memory buttons
B
on the driver's seat, a setting for the driver´s
seat and exterior mirror position can be saved » Fig. 71.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition, adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors, as required.
›
Press the
A
» Fig. 71 button and then, within 10 seconds, press the de-
sired memory button
B
. Storing is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing
The function for lowering the passenger-side mirror surface when reversing can be activated in the Infotainment menu
→
→
Mirrors and wipers
.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 71 .
›
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the
front passenger mirror area » page 76.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting›With the ignition off and the driver’s door open-press- the desired memory
button B.›
In other cases (e.g. if the ignition is switched on or the driver's door closed),
hold the button.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the seat that is to be set. The driver's seat can also be
stopped by pressing the
button on the radio-operated key.
Note
Every time you save new seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards,
you must also save the front passenger mirror setting for reversing again.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 78 first.
Every time the vehicle is locked, the driver´s seat and exterior mirror settingsare saved and assigned to the key with which the vehicle was locked.
After the following unlocking of the vehicle with the same key and opening
the driver’s door, the driver´s seat and exterior mirrors that are saved to this
key will be adopted.
This function can be activated / deactivated in the Infotainment menu
→
→
Seats
.
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing
The function for lowering the passenger-side mirror surface when reversing
can be activated in the Infotainment menu
→
→
Mirrors and wipers
.
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key and switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the
front passenger mirror area » page 76.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear. The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored
in the remote control key memory.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button on the remote control
key.
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Folding front passenger seatFig. 72
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe on page 78 first.
The front passenger seat can, (depending on vehicle equipment fitted), be fol- ded forward into a horizontal position.
›
To fold down , pull the lever in direction of arrow
1
, fold the seat backrest in
the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 72 . The locking mechanism must audibly snap
into place.
›
To fold up , pull the lever in direction of arrow
1
, fold back the seat backrest
against the direction of arrow
2
. The locking mechanism must audibly snap
into place.
›
Check this by pulling on the seat and on the seat backrest.
WARNING■ If the seat backrest is folded down, only the seat behind the driver´s seat
can be used to transport passengers.■
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 22.
■
Do not adjust the seat backrest while driving - it can cause injury and ac-
cidents!
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
Armrest settingFig. 73
Adjust armrest
Read and observe on page 78 first.
›
To adjust the height , lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow
A
into one
of the locking positions » Fig. 73.
›
To close , lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
past the stop and then
fold down again.
›
To Set the armrest lengthways in the direction of arrow
B
Move to the de-
sired position.
Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the second seat row
81
Easy Entry function
81
Fold down outer backrests of the second seat row
81
Fold forward middle seat backrest
82
Folding seat backs of the third row of seats up / down
82
Third-row seats fold up / fold down
83
Fold down armrest
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Setting the second seat rowFig. 74
Setting the second seat row
Fig. 75
Adjusting the seat backrest
Move in the longitudinal direction
›
Pull lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and move the seat to the desired po-
sition in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 74 . After releasing the control lever
the latch must engage audibly.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Pull on the eyelet in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 75 and press the seat
backrest in direction of arrow
2
. The locking mechanism must audibly snap
into place.
›
To adjust the seat backrest to upright position, pull on the eyelet in the di-
rection of arrow
1
and hold the arm in the forward movement until the lock
clicks.
Easy Entry functionFig. 76
Easy Entry function
The Easy Entry function provides the access to the third seat row of the seat-
seat version
Fold and slide the seat forward
›
Pull the unlock handle in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 76 .
›
Fold the seat forwards and slide the seat in the direction of arrow
2
.
An reach the third seat row easier, the seat belt to the strap can be fastened
to the tab
A
on the interior trim of the rear body pillar.
Fold back seat
›
Adjust the seat longitudinally and fold back the backrest.
›
Check this by pulling on the seat and on the seat backrest.
Fold down outer backrests of the second seat row
Fig. 77
Fold forward from the passenger compartment / from the luggage
compartment
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Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests. If
necessary, remove the rear headrests » page 84.
Folding forwards from the passenger compartment›
Pull on the eyelet in the direction of arrow
1
in the side seating area and
fold forward the seat backrest in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 77 . The lock-
ing mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Fold forward from the luggage compartment
›
Pull the corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 77. The re-
spective seat backrest is unlocked or folded forward.
Folding backwards
›
Pull on the eyelet
1
and fold back the seat backrest against the direct of ar-
row
2
» Fig. 77 . The seat backrest mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Fold forward middle seat backrest
Fig. 78
Fold forward middle seat back-
rest
Before folding the middle seat back, set the headrest as low as possible -
there is a risk of damage to the slats of the air vents at the rear.
›
To fold forward , press the securing tab in direction of arrow
1
and fold for-
ward the backrest in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 78 .
›
To fold back , lift the seat backrest in the opposite direction to arrow
2
. The
seat backrest mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING■ The seat backrests in the occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
When operating the seat backrests, the seat belts must not be pinched - there
is a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Folding seat backs of the third row of seats up / down
Fig. 79
Fold up/down seat backrests
Before folding up the seat backrest, the foldable luggage compartment cover
must be removed » page 103.
Before folding up/down the seat backrest, slide second row of seats forward
» page 81 .
›
To fold up , pull eyelet
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 79 . The seat back
must engage audibly after folding up.
›
To fold down , press the unlocking tab
B
in direction of arrow
2
and fold
forward the seat backrests in the direction of arrow
3
.
When seat backrests are folded down in vehicles with the variable loading
floor, place the foldable parts
C
on the variable loading floor.
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Third-row seats fold up / fold downFig. 80
Fold seats up/down
Before lowering the seats, the buckle tongues of the seat belts are to unlock
(the straps must be completely rolled up under the trim of the rear body pillar)
- otherwise there is a risk of damage to the locks, lock tongues as well as the
seats.
›
Fold forward the seat backrests.
›
To fold up , pull the eyelets simultaneously in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 80. The seats are raised in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
To fold down , press the seats in the direction of arrow
3
.
Fold down armrest
Fig. 81
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down by pulling on the loop
A
in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 81 .
The folded-down armrest can be used as a side table.
Headrests
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjust height of front head restraint
83
Adjust head restraints in the second seat row
84
Removing / insert headrests in the second seat row
84
Adjust the height of the head restraints of the third seat row
84
Note
In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be adjusted in height.
Adjust height of front head restraint
Fig. 82
Setting the height of the front
headrest
›
To adjust the height , hold the locking button
A
and move the rest in the de-
sired direction » Fig. 82.
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Adjust head restraints in the second seat rowFig. 83
Adjust the height of the headrest in the second seat row
Fig. 84
Fold down side bolsters of the
headrest
Setting the height
›
Hold the rest and move upwards in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 83 .
›
To move the restraint down, hold the locking button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and push the rest in the direction of arrow
3
.
Comfortable headrests
The head restraints of the second row of seats can be equipped with side bol-
sters. These reduce uncontrolled movement of the head sideways (e.g. when
sleeping).
›
Fold down the sides of the head restraint in the direction of arrow » Fig. 84.
Removing / insert headrests in the second seat rowFig. 85
Removing / inserting headrest in the second seat row
›
To remove , pull the rest out of the seat backrest up to the stop.
›
Press locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the head re-
straint in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 85 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
3
until the locking button clicks into place.
Adjust the height of the head restraints of the third seat row
Fig. 86
Adjust the height of the headrest of the third seat row
›
Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of
1
» Fig. 86 .
›
To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
Note
The head restraints of the third seat row can not be removed.84Operation
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Seat heating and ventilation
Introduction
Fig. 87
Button arrangement: Heated front seats (and ventilation) / heat-
ed rear seats
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front and rear seats with seat heating
85
Front seats with heating and ventilation
86
Depending on the equipment, the front seats can be heated or heated and
ventilated. The outer rear seats can only be heated.
Buttons for the seat heating and ventilation » Fig. 87
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Seat heating and ventilation left
Seat heating and ventilation right
The seat heating / ventilation only works when the engine is running. When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating / ventilation is also switch-ed off. if the engine is started again within 10 minutes, then the driver's seat
heating / ventilation is switched on again automatically according to the set-
ting before switching off the ignition.
WARNINGIf you have a limited pain and / or temperature sensitivity, e.g. due to medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recom-
mend that you do not use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long dis-
tances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey.
Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not heat seats that do not contain occupants.
■
Do not heat seats in which objects are secured or resting (e.g. children´s
seat, a bag etc.).
■
Do not heat seats on which additional slipcovers or protective covers are fit-
ted.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating and ventilation switches
off automatically » page 283, Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge pro-
tection of the vehicle battery .
Front and rear seats with seat heating
Fig. 88
Seat heating at maximum output: front seats / rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
›
To turn on the heating with maximum heat » Fig. 88, press the key
or
button.
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With repeated pressing of the button, the level is down-regulated until it
switches off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illu-
minated warning lights underneath / in the button.
Increasing in heating power of the rear seat heating can be locked / unlocked .
To do this, press button
on the Climatronic → Tap the function surfaces
/
on the Infotainment screen (applies to vehicles with Climatronic controls
in the rear). In the locked heating power increase, the heating power can only
be adjusted down to turn off.
Front seats with heating and ventilation
Fig. 89
Heating switched on / cooling switched on / heating and cooling
are switched on simultaneously
Fig. 90
Infotainment screen: Front seat heating and ventilation with
maximum heating / ventilation level switched on
Read and observe and on page 85 first.›
Press the button
or
on the control panel of the air conditioner, a menu
for operating the front seat heating and ventilation is displayed on the Info-
tainment screen » Fig. 90.
Function surfaces for setting the ventilation level
Function surfaces for setting the heating power
Functional surfaces for switching off the ventilation (in addition to the
function surfaces
A
) or for switching off the heating (in addition to the
function surfaces
B
)
If the seat heating was switched on before the ignition was switched off, then
pressing the buttons and
, will switch the seat heating
» Fig. 89 on with
maximum output .
If the seat cooling was switched on before the ignition was switched off, then
pressing the button and
will switch on the cooling with maximum output
» Fig. 89 -
.
By repeatedly pressing the button or.
, the heating or cooling output is con-
trolled down to off. The power of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights underneath the switch.
Only the heating or ventilation can be operated using the buttons or.
.
If ventilation and heating are switched on simultaneously on the Infotainment
screen, under each button or.
the blue and red light warning illuminates
» Fig. 89 -
, the button
or.
is not functioning (as long as the ventilation
and the heating is switched on simultaneously).
Heated steering wheel
Fig. 91
Button for steering wheel heat-
ing
AB86Operation