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28Keys, doors and windowsVehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Activating
Press e on the remote control twice.
Notice
Depending on version, turning the manual key twice in the driver's door lock cylinder towards the rear of the
vehicle only deadlocks the rear
doors. Manual door locks 3 21.
Deactivating
The system is disabled automatically
on every door when:
● unlocking the doors
● turning the ignition switch to position 1
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d illuminates
when starting, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.If d remains illuminated, attempt to
start the engine using the spare key
and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed
near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 23.
If control indicator d illuminates
during driving, the system may be
performing a self-test. This process is
normal.
Control indicator d 3 87.
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32Keys, doors and windowsChild safety system for rear
windows
Press , to deactivate rear door
power windows.
To activate, press , again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 23.
Press and hold Ä to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
Rear windows
Opening rear windows
To open, move lever outwards until
the window is fully open.
To close, pull lever then push until
window is fully closed.
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36Seats, 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 68.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 44.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with seats and backrests properly engaged.Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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Seats, restraints419Warning
When unfolding the seat, ensure
that the seat is securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
Third row seats
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up the third row seats.
Folding the seats
● Press release buttons and push the head restraint downwards3 34.
● Unfasten the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 61.
1. Pull the backrest release lever
and fold down the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Notice
The red mark on the release lever
becomes visible when the backrest
is disengaged.
2. Pull the lower loop and fold the seat assembly forwards.
3. Secure the folded seat in theupright position by attaching the
flexible cord (located on the seat
frame) to the head restraint of the
seat in front of the folded seat.
Notice
A label indicating the seat folding
procedure may be located on the
lower rear part of the backrest.
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42Seats, restraints9Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
9 Warning
No person is allowed to occupy a
rear seat when the seat in front is
in the folded position. Risk of
injury.
Unfolding the seats
1. Ensure that the seat belts are unfastened and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Remove the flexible cord and lower the seat assembly to the
floor, ensuring the rear support is
located on the anchor point and
securely latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Notice
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.9 Warning
When unfolding the seat, ensure
that the seat is securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Removing the seats
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased by removing the third row seats.
9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without assistance.
● Press release buttons and pull the rear seat head restraints
upwards to remove them 3 34.
● Ensure that the seat belts are unfastened and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 61.
1. Fold the seat assembly (refer to "Folding the seats" above).
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Seats, restraints432.Push the lower lever to disengage
the locks and remove the seat
assembly from the floor anchor
points.
3. Store head restraints on the rear of the seat frame.
Installing the seats
1. Attach the seat assembly front supports to the front anchor
points.
2. Lower the rear of the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring
the rear support is located on the
anchor point.
3. Push the lower lever and pull it to ensure the locks are engaged andthe seat assembly is locked
securely in position.
4. Remove head restraints from the rear of the seat frame, then raise
the backrest and replace the head
restraints.
Notice
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.9 Warning
When installing the rear seats,
ensure that the seat assembly is
properly located on the anchor
points, the locks are fully engaged, and the backrest is returned to the
correct position.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury in the event of hard braking or a collision.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore 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.
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Storage59Glovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.Depending on version, the glovebox
may be lockable using the ignition
key.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the console between the front seats.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 73.
Front storage
Storage compartments are located in the front door pockets.
Coat hooks are located on the cabin
bulkhead (where fitted).
Overhead console
Store only lightweight items such as
paperwork or maps in the overhead
console.
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64Storage● From inside the loadcompartment, release the pin (1)
on the rear of the partition to
unlock, then swing open the
partition door over the folded
front passenger seat.
● Insert the pin in the slot (2) on the
backrest of the folded front
passenger seat to lock in
position.
9 Warning
The load compartment partition
must always be locked in either
position during driving. Otherwise
vehicle occupants could be injured by the partition in the event of hardbraking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Ladder bulkhead
Depending on version, a ladder
bulkhead is fixed behind the driver's
seat or behind the rear seats to
protect seat occupants from
unsecured objects in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. Contact a workshop
for further information.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Mounting roof rack
To fasten a roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the illustration.