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Keys, doors and windows31
Press and hold Ä to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
Rear windows
Opening rear windows
To open, move lever outwards until
the window is fully open.
To close, pull lever then push until
window is fully closed.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the rear
of the sun visor.
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32Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 32
Front seats ................................... 33
Seat position .............................. 33
Seat adjustment ........................34
Seat folding ............................... 35
Armrest ...................................... 36
Heating ...................................... 37
Rear seats ................................... 37
Second row seats ......................37
Third row seats .......................... 39
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Three-point seat belt .................42
Airbag system .............................. 44
Front airbag system ...................48
Side airbag system ....................49
Airbag deactivation ....................49
Child restraints ............................. 51
Child restraint systems ..............51
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..55
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........55Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press the release catch, adjust height
and engage.
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Seats, restraints33Rear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the release catches and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Rear head restraints, removal
Press both release catches, pull the
head restraint upwards and remove.
Secure the removed head restraint in the load compartment.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
● Sit with buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest to an angle sothat 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 tilt the backrest too far back.
We recommend a maximum
angle of approx. 25°.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 65.
● Set the seat high enough to have
a clear field of vision on all sides
and on all display instruments.
There should be at least one
hand of clearance between head
and the roof frame. Thighs
should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 32.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 42.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.
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34Seats, restraintsSeat adjustment
Drive only with seats and backrests
properly engaged.9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats except in the underseat
storage compartment 3 57.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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Seats, restraints35Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:higherdown:lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using
handwheel to suit personal
requirements.
Rotate handwheel to increase and
decrease support.
Seat folding Folding front passenger seatDepending on version, the front
passenger seat can be folded flat to
the table position.
Slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible, to avoid contact
with the instrument panel during
folding.
Notice
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor,
glovebox.
Pull release levers (1), fold backrest
fully forwards then release the levers. Then push the backrest down further
until it is completely flat.
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36Seats, restraints
Pull the flap (2) located at the base of
the backrest and simultaneously push
the backrest down as far as possible.
On some versions, there is a single
release lever located on the inboard
side of the front passenger seat. Pull
release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards, release lever then push
backrest down until it is completely
flat. The flap at the base of the
backrest is not present on some
versions.
Notice
Do not operate handwheel for
backrest inclination when backrest is
folded forwards.
9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Unfolding front passenger seat
To restore the seat to the upright
position, pull the flap located at the
base of the backrest and
simultaneously pull up the backrest
as far as it will go.
Pull release levers and raise backrest
fully then release levers.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
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Seats, restraints37Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational with the
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 110.Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding the second row seats
(where fitted).
If a third row of seats are fitted, refer
to "Folding the seats" or "Removing
the seats" in the section "Third row
seats" 3 39 to increase the load
compartment area.
Folding the seats ● Press release catches and push the head restraint downwards3 32.
● Disengage the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 58.
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38Seats, restraints
1. Pull the backrest release leverand fold down the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Notice
The red mark on the release lever
becomes visible when the backrest
is disengaged.
Notice
The backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded
down, if necessary.2. Pull release lever; the seat base is
tensioned and will start to rise
automatically.
3. Fold the seat assembly forward completely.
Notice
A label indicating the seat folding
procedure may be located on the
outer edge of the seat base.9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
Unfolding the seats
1. Ensure that the seat belts are disengaged and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding manouevre manoeuvre.
2. Lower the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring the seat is securely
latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Notice
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.