48Seats, restraintsSwivelling the seat
The driver's seat can be swivelled up
to 180° from the forward-facing
position, e.g. for easier access to the
load compartment area when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is switched off.
Before swivelling the seat, make the
following preparations:
● Unfasten seat belt.
● Fold up the armrests.
● Slide seat as far back as possible.
● Set seat base angle to its lowest position.
● Adjust backrest inclination to vertical position.
● Open the driver's door.
Lift handle 6, swivel seat from the
forward-facing position, release
handle.
Always return the seat to the forward-
facing position before driving and
ensure the seat is locked in place
before starting off.Armrest
Armrests can be folded up when not
required.
Heating
Press ß for the respective seat. LED
in switch illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating
off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient. LED also illuminates
when the system is on, not just when
heating is active.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Seats, restraints49Rear seats
Rear seat access
Depending on version, to facilitate
access to the rear seats, pull release lever and fold the seat backrest
forwards.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles are fastened
securely.
Fastening seat belt 3 52.
Removable rear seats9 Warning
Never remove the rear seats while
driving as they could move
uncontrollably.
Removal
On some variants, the cargo area can be increased by removing the rear
seats.
● Pull up lever 1 on both sides of
the seat; the pins 2 visibly
protrude to indicate that the seat
is unlocked.
● Move the seat towards the rear to
release from the floor anchor
points.
● Lift seat to remove.9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without assistance.
Installation
Caution
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not
interchangeable and must be fitted
back into their original position.
