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8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 41.
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 42, Seat belts
3 48, Airbag system 3 52.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 37, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 38.
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 163, 3 196.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 145.
● 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 36, 3 42,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 116.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 114.
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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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48Seats, restraints
When re-installing seats always
ensure that the row with the folding access seat B is positioned correctly
in front of the fixed seat row A.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore, the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 57.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
The driver's seat is equipped with a
seat belt reminder, indicated by
control indicator X in the roof console
3 84.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
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Seats, restraints49Belt tensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end collision of a certain severity, the front seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
tensioners with risk of injury.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 84.
Triggered belt tensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
tensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioners.
Do not make any modifications to
belt tensioner components as this
will invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Three-point seat belt
Fitting
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst
driving by pulling the shoulder belt.
Seat belt reminder 3 84.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
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50Seats, restraintsHeight adjustment
Slide adjuster up or down to desired
position:
● Pull belt out slightly.
● Tilt adjuster downwards to disengage then slide height
adjustment downwards or push
the height adjustment up without
tilting adjuster.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.
Removing
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.