Seats, restraints35Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 35
Active head restraints ................36
Front seats ................................... 36
Seat position .............................. 36
Seat adjustment ........................37
Seat folding ............................... 38
Power seat adjustment ..............39
Armrest ...................................... 39
Heating ...................................... 40
Rear seats ................................... 40
Armrest ...................................... 41
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Three-point seat belt .................42
Airbag system .............................. 45
Front airbag system ...................48
Side airbag system ....................48
Curtain airbag system ...............49
Airbag deactivation ....................50
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.
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Pull head restraint up to raise. Push
head restraint down while pressing
the release button to lower the head
restraint.
Removal Insert a suitable tool into the small
hole in the side of the guide sleeve
without the release button and
depress the lock. Press the release
button on the other guide sleeve and
pull up the head restraint.
38Seats, restraintsSeat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personalrequirements using the lever.
To increase or decrease lumbar
support, move lever forwards or
backwards.
Seat folding
Caution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Push head restraint all the way down.
Slide seat as far back as it will go.
Lift release lever and fold backrest
down onto seat cushion. Lower lever
and backrest engages in lowered
position.
Slide seat forwards.
To return the backrest to its original
position, slide seat as far back as it will go, lift release lever, move the
backrest to upright position, lower
lever and the backrest engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is
possible only when the backrest is in
an upright position.
40Seats, restraintsHeating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times with the ignition
switch set to ACC or ON . The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
To deactivate heating, set the heating level to its lowest setting and press
ß . The control indicator in the button
will extinguish.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
If temperature continues to rise, turn
seat heating off and seek the
assistance of a workshop.Rear seats
Backrest inclination
To adjust seat backrests, lift release
lever on top of backrest and move
backrest forwards/backwards to
desired position.
Do not lean on the backrest whilst
adjusting it.
When folding the backrests, ensure
the seat belts are unfastened.
Seats, restraints419Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat folding
The load compartment can be
enlarged by folding the seat
backrests onto the seat cushions.
To fold backrests separately,
unfasten all three rear seat belts and
ensure front seats are not in a
reclined position.
Push head restraints all the way
down, lift backrest release lever and
fold backrest forwards and down onto seat cushion.
Do not allow passengers to sit on a
folded backrest, or place any
unrestrained loads on it.
To move backrest to its original
position, lift and push the backrest
into place and ensure the backrest
engages.
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders and a storage
box.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the seated position. Thereby 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.
70StorageLoading information● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenlydistributed and placed as far
forward as possible. Ensure the
backrests are securely engaged.
If objects can be stacked, the
heavier objects should be placed
at the bottom.
With rear seats in the folded position, objects must not be stacked higher than the seat
backrests.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 69.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment, e.g. with a luggagefloor net, to prevent sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, electricalparking brake and gear selector,
or hinder the freedom of
movement of the driver. Do not
place any unsecured objects in
the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
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.
● The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 205) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the EC kerb weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in
the weights table at the front of
this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
221NNew vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................170
O
Object detection systems ...........148
Odometer ..................................... 78
Oil ............................................... 159
Oil, engine .......................... 202, 206
Oil life monitor............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 148
Parking brake ....................... 85, 143
Parking lights ............................. 109
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 208
Performing work ........................158
Pollen filter ................................. 120
Power outlets .......................... 58, 77
Power seat adjustment .................39
Power steering...................... 86, 124
Power steering fluid ....................161
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 190R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 216
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 73
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 109
Rear seats ............................. 40, 41
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 202, 206
Reduced engine power ................90
Refuelling ................................... 150
Remote control ............................. 21
Reversing lights .........................109
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ............................... 69, 70
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder ..................42, 83
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 40Seat position ................................ 36
Selective catalytic reduction .......131
Selector lever ............................. 136
Service ............................... 121, 201
Service display ......................80, 89
Service information ....................201
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................48
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................170
Spare wheel ............................... 193
Speedometer ............................... 78
Speed warning.............................. 91
Sport mode .......................... 86, 137
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................125
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4