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Keys, doors and windows39Child safety system for rear
windows
Press V to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c for more than two
seconds to open windows.
Press and hold e for more than two
seconds to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull the switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Push the switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional
two seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
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40Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear window
Operated by pressing b together with
heated exterior mirrors. LED in button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Pressing , once more during the
same ignition cycle allows the heating to operate for another three minutes.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
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Keys, doors and windows41Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof.
Open or close
Press * or r gently to the first
detent: sunroof is opened or closed
as long as the switch is operated.
Press * or r firmly to the second
detent then release: the sunroof is
opened or closed automatically.
During closing the safety function is
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more.
Raise or close
Press + or r : sunroof is raised or
closed automatically. During closing
the safety function is enabled.
Sunblind The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding.
When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.General hints
Safety function
If the sunroof encounters resistance
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties, e.g. due to frost, hold the switch r
pressed to the second detent. The
sunroof closes with safety function
disabled. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Closing sunroof from outside
The sunroof can be closed remotely
from outside the vehicle.
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42Keys, doors and windows
Press and hold e for more than two
seconds to close the sunroof.
Release the button to stop the
movement.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be possible to operate the sunroof to a
limited extent. Have the system
initialised by your workshop.
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Seats, restraints43Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 43
Front seats ................................... 45
Seat position .............................. 45
Manual seat adjustment ............46
Power seat adjustment ..............48
Armrest ...................................... 51
Heating ...................................... 51
Ventilating .................................. 52
Massage .................................... 52
Rear seats ................................... 53
Armrest ...................................... 53
Heating ...................................... 53
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Three-point seat belt .................55
Airbag system .............................. 56
Front airbag system ...................59
Side airbag system ....................60
Curtain airbag system ...............60
Airbag deactivation ....................61
Child restraints ............................. 62
Child restraint systems ..............62
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65Pedestrian protection system ......69
Active bonnet ............................. 69Head 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.
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44Seats, restraintsAdjustmentHead restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Horizontal adjustment
Press release button, pull bolster of
head restraint forwards slowly. It
engages in several positions.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal of rear head restraints
E.g. for load compartment extension
3 73.
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Seats, restraints45
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● 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 fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
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46Seats, restraints● 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 angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 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 87.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 43.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape ofthe spine.Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.