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Seats, restraints41Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 41
Front seats ................................... 42
Seat position .............................. 42
Seat adjustment ........................43
Seat folding ............................... 44
Armrest ...................................... 45
Heating ...................................... 45
Rear seats ................................... 45
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Three-point seat belt .................49
Airbag system .............................. 52
Front airbag system ...................55
Side airbag system ....................55
Curtain airbag system ...............56
Airbag deactivation ....................56
Child restraints ............................. 57
Child restraint systems ..............57
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Isofix child restraint systems .....64
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........64Head 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
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.
Removal
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 57.
First tilt the backrest forwards, then
pull up head restraint to uppermost
position. Press release button and
pull the head restraint upwards to
remove.
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42Seats, restraintsStow 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 74.
● 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 41.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 49.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 43.
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46Seats, restraintsRear seat access
To facilitate access to the rear seats,
pull release lever and fold the seat backrest forwards. If necessary,
release seat belts from their buckles.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt 3 49.
Folding seats
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by folding up the rear
seats.9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
Release seat belts from their buckles and store in the housing.
If necessary, remove the head
restraints 3 41.
Pull the release strap and fold the
backrest onto the seat.
Hold the locking bars and bring them
together simultaneously.
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Seats, restraints47Lift and fold the seat assembly
forwards until it engages in the folded
forward position.
Lock the seat into position by pushing
the rear support legs and ensure they are engaged.Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
When returning the seat assembly to
its original position, pull locking bars,
carefully lower seat assembly and
ensure the rear support legs are
correctly located and latched. Raise
the backrest, and if necessary,
replace the head restraints.
Removable rear seats
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by removing the rear
seats.Release the seats by pressing down
and sliding forward the locking
catches located on the left and right-
hand seat mountings.
Raise the locking catches, then move the seat unit towards the rear to
release from the rear floor anchor
points.
Raise the seat unit, then move it
towards the rear again to release from
the front floor anchor points. The seat unit can then be lifted out.
The seats must be removed through
the sliding door only.9 Warning
Removable seats are heavy! Do
not attempt to remove without
assistance.
When installing the seats, ensure that the seats are properly located
on the anchor points and that the
locking catches are fully engaged.
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Seats, restraints51Seat belts on the rear seatsTwo-latch belt
Before fitting the belt, first insert lowerlatch plate into the left-hand buckle.
Guide the upper latch plate with the
belt over the lap area and the
shoulder (do not twist) and click into
right-hand buckle.
To remove the seat belt, first press
the button on the right-hand buckle
and remove upper latch plate. Then
press the button on the left-hand
buckle and remove lower latch plate.
The seat belt retracts automatically.
9 Warning
The seat belt will not be effective
in the event of an accident if the
lower latch plate is not correctly
fitted.
When releasing the seat belt,
ensure that the right-hand buckle
is always released before the left-
hand buckle.
Remove latch plates from the
buckles before removing seats
from the vehicle or to facilitate
access to the rear seats.
Rear seats 3 45.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
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58Seats, restraintsAirbag label 3 52.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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Seats, restraints59Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system Front seats - Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat 1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXUXXUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XUXXU
1:Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 41. Slide seat as far back as possible. Set seat height to
highest position. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment 3 43.
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Seats, restraints61Rear seats - Combi, Double cabWeight and age class2nd row seats13rd row seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
UU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsU 2U2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U 2U 2
1:If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install particular child restraint systems on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2:Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 41 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 43.U:Suitable for universal category restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction with three-point
seat belt.X:Seat position not suitable for children in this weight and age class.