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Seats, restraints37● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily 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 rake of approximately 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 72.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 35.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 42.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.Seat adjustment9 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.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on the seat backrest
whilst adjusting it.
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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.
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Seats, restraints39Do not operate lever to adjust lumbar
support with backrest tilted forward.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Articles could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment
Move front switch forwards/
backwards.
Seat heightMove front of switch upwards/
downwards to adjust height of front
part of seat cushion.
Move rear of switch upwards/
downwards to adjust height of rear
part of seat cushion.
Move front and rear of switch
upwards/downwards to adjust height
of entire seat cushion.
Backrest inclinationMove upper part of rear switch
forwards/backwards.
The seat backrest must not be tilted
back too far (recommended
maximum tilting angle approx. 25°).
Armrest
Front armrest
Under the armrest there is a storage
compartment.
Armrest storage 3 58.