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8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release catch, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 38.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage 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 release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 39, Seat belts
3 46, Airbag system 3 49.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 34.
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In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 114
2 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 97
Ultrasonic parking assist .....142
Traction control system ......136
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 137
3 Side air vents .....................113
4 Light switch .......................... 95
Turn and lane-change
signals .................................. 98
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ......................96
Sidelights .............................. 95
Automatic light control .......... 95
Exit lighting ......................... 101
Front fog lights .....................98
Rear fog light ........................ 99
High beam assist ..................965Instruments .......................... 77
Transmission display ............81
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
6 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 52
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................73
Cruise control .....................139
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..74
Trip computer ........................ 92
9 Coin tray ............................... 64
10 Power outlet, USB slot .........76
11 Centre air vents .................. 113
12 Storage compartment ...........64
13 Front passenger airbag .........52
Storage compartment ..........64
14 Glovebox .............................. 65
15 Cupholders ........................... 6516Climate control system ....... 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 105
Seat belt reminder ................. 84
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 53
17 Cigarette lighter .................... 77
Power outlet ......................... 76
18 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 130
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 130
19 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 139
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....132
Idle speed control ...............118
Stop-start system ................119
ECO mode .......................... 116
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............117
21 Steering column controls .....73
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 130.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 176, 3 219.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 33, 3 39,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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28Keys, doors and windows
Open the sliding side door halfway
and move the relevant handle to the
first notch position; the warning light
illuminates in the instrument panel.
Then press the button (1) on the relevant handle.
Move the handle back and forth to
ensure the door actuator motor
operates, then press and hold the
switch on the instrument panel to fully
close the door; the warning light
extinguishes when the system is
reset correctly.
Maintenance
It is the owner's responsibility to have
the drive belt replaced after every
25,000 cycles, and for this purpose a
counter is incorporated in the lower B- pillar. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If the drive belt should fail, the door
may still be opened and closed
manually.
Fault
If a system fault is detected when unlocking the doors, an audible
warning will sound. Check position of
exterior handle. Reset handle if in the
open position and use key to operate door locks.
Seek the assistance of a workshop if the fault remains.
Power side step9 Warning
Take care when using the power
side step, particularly in wet and
cold weather conditions.
The power side step operates
automatically when the power sliding
door is opened or closed.
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38Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 38
Front seats ................................... 39
Seat position .............................. 39
Seat adjustment ........................40
Armrest ...................................... 44
Heating ...................................... 44
Rear seats ................................... 44
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Three-point seat belt .................47
Airbag system .............................. 49
Front airbag system ...................52
Side airbag system ....................53
Airbag deactivation ....................53
Child restraints ............................. 55
Child restraint systems ..............55
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..63
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........63Head 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.
Height adjustment
Pull up to raise or press the catch and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head restraint engages.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.
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Seats, restraints39Removal
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment. Do not drive with head
restraints removed if the seat is
occupied.
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 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 73.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of 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 38.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 47.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 40.
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Seats, restraints43Swivel seat adjustmentSeat 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.
Swivelling the seat
The driver's seat can be swivelled up
to 180° from the forward-facing
position, e.g. for easier access to the load compartment area when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is
switched off.
Before swivelling the seat, make the
following preparations:
● Release seat belt.
● Fold up the armrests.
● Slide seat as far back as possible.
● Set seat base angle to its lowest position.
● Adjust backrest inclination to vertical position.
● Open the driver's door.
Lift handle 6, swivel seat from the
forward-facing position, release
handle.
Always return the seat to the forward- facing position before driving and
ensure the seat is locked in place
before starting off.
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44Seats, restraintsArmrest
Armrests can be folded up when not
required.
Heating
Press ß for the respective seat. LED
in switch illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating
off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient. LED also illuminates
when the system is on, not just when
heating is active.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Rear seats
Rear seat access
Depending on version, to facilitate
access to the rear seats, pull release lever and fold the seat backrest
forwards.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt 3 47.