In brief7Seat adjustmentLongitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat position 3 43, Seat adjustment
3 44.
Backrests inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 43, Seat adjustment
3 44.
Seat height
Lever motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 43, Seat adjustment
3 44.
8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release catch, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 42.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten 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 unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 43, Seat belts
3 51, Airbag system 3 54.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 37.
44Seats, restraints● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst 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 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 80.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 42.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 52.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 44.
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.
Suspension seat 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.
Seats, restraints47Suspension seat sensitivity
Rotate knob to adjust the sensitivity ofthe suspension seat.
turn right:more stiffturn left:less stiffSwivel seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Move handle 2, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Pull lever 1, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat base angle
Move handle 3 to adjust angle of seat
base.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Operate hand pump 8 repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button 7 to decrease
firmness.
Seat base positioning
Lift handle 5, move seat base
backwards or forwards, release handle.
Armrests
To adjust the height of the armrests, turn control knob 4 or 9.
52Seats, restraintsThree-point seat beltSeat belts on the front seats
Fasten
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.
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.
Seat belt reminder X 3 92.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Driving and operating135● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 23 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 33 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 33.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 218 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 206, Towing the
vehicle 3 208.
The master switch is located on the
door pillar.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
136Driving and operatingCaution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance and that there are no
obstructions when adjusting the
suspension height.
The remote control unit is magnetic
and may be fixed to any metal part of the vehicle or stored in its holder.
With the engine running, press the appropriate button for two seconds to
adjust the suspension height.
Indicator light will flash intermittently
while height adjustment is in progress
and illuminates when complete.
If the ignition is switched on with
engine not running, the suspension
height can only be lowered.
Note
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Pre-programmed settings
Adjusts the suspension height to one
of three pre-programmed positions.
l:lowered positionk:normal positionj:raised positionCaution
If an obstacle is detected while
raising or lowering, the
suspension height is returned to the normal position after a delay.
This does not guarantee damage- free operation. Ensuring sufficient
clearance and freedom from
obstacles is the responsibility of the driver.
Manual settings
Manual adjustment can only be
performed when the vehicle is
stationary.
Select by pressing h for
two seconds , then R to raise, or S to
lower.
To exit, press any of the pre-
programmed buttons.
Note
Obstacle detection is not available
during manual adjustment.
When a certain low speed is
exceeded or when the ignition is
switched off, height adjustment is deactivated automatically and the
suspension height is returned to the
normal position.
Service modeWhen the vehicle is stationary, press
i for five seconds to put the vehicle
into service mode. The indicator light
will illuminate.
When service mode has been
activated, the air suspension master
switch must be turned off.
To exit service mode, press i again
for five seconds.
Fault
If a fault is detected, i will flash
intermittently. If service mode has been activated and there is a fault, h,
S and R will flash simultaneously.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
249Loading information .....................78
Low fuel ....................................... 96
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual adjustment ......................35
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual transmission............. 17, 145
Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 145
Manual windows ..........................38
Messages ..................................... 99
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 35, 37
Misted light covers .....................108
N New vehicle running-in ..............130
Number plate light .....................185
O Object detection systems ...........158
Odometer ..................................... 86
Oil ............................................... 172
Oil, engine .......................... 215, 219
Oil level ......................................... 87
Oil pressure .................................. 96
Outside temperature ....................82
Overcab storage ..........................72Overhead console .......................71
Overrun cut-off ........................... 131
P Parking ................................ 19, 134
Parking assist ............................ 158
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking ticket holder .....................40
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performing work ........................171
Pollen filter ................................. 126
Power door locks ..........................26
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power side step ............................ 27
Power sliding door ........................27
Power steering fluid ....................174
Power take-off ............................ 167
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 95, 130
Puncture ............................. 198, 201
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 244
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 81
Reading lights ............................ 110
Rear air conditioning system .....118
Rear bench seat storage ..............72
Rear courtesy light...................... 109
Rear doors ................................... 31Rear fog light ............................... 97
Rear fog lights ....................104, 108
Rear heating system .................. 116
Rear reading light .......................110
Rear reversing lens ......................38
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear storage ................................. 72
Rear view camera ...................... 160
Rear windows .............................. 38
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 215, 219
Refuelling ................................... 164 Registered trademarks ...............243
Remote control ............................. 21
Retractable parking brake ..........150
Reversing lights .........................108
Ride control systems ..........151, 154
Ride height ................................. 135
Roof .............................................. 40
Glass panel ............................... 40
Roof load ...................................... 78
Roof rack ..................................... 77
S
Safety belts ................................... 51
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 51