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34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Seat position .............................. 35
Seat adjustment ........................36
Seat folding ............................... 37
Armrest ...................................... 38
Heating ...................................... 39
Rear seats ................................... 39
Second row seats ......................39
Third row seats .......................... 41
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Three-point seat belt .................44
Airbag system .............................. 46
Front airbag system ...................50
Side airbag system ....................51
Airbag deactivation ....................51
Child restraints ............................. 53
Child restraint systems ..............53
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..57
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........57Head 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.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press the release button, adjust
height and engage.
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Seats, restraints37Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:higherdown:lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using
handwheel to suit personal
requirements.
Rotate handwheel to increase and
decrease support.
Seat folding Folding front passenger seatDepending on version, the front
passenger seat can be folded flat to
the table position.
Slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible, to avoid contact
with the instrument panel during
folding.
Notice
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
3 34 before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor,
glovebox.
Pull release levers (1), fold backrest
fully forwards then release the levers. Then push the backrest down further
until it is completely flat.
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38Seats, restraints
Pull the flap (2) located at the base of
the backrest and simultaneously push
the backrest down as far as possible.
On some versions, there is a single
release lever located on the inboard
side of the front passenger seat. Pull
release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards, release lever then push
backrest down until it is completely
flat. The flap at the base of the
backrest is not present on some
versions.
Notice
Do not operate handwheel for
backrest inclination when backrest is
folded forwards.
9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 51.
9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Unfolding front passenger seat
To restore the seat to the upright
position, pull the flap located at the
base of the backrest and
simultaneously pull up the backrest
as far as it will go.
Pull release levers and raise backrest
fully then release levers.
Armrest
Raise or lower the front seat armrest
as required.
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Seats, restraints39Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational with the
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 113.Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding the second row seats
(where fitted).
If a third row of seats are fitted, refer
to "Folding the seats" or "Removing
the seats" in the section "Third row
seats" 3 41 to increase the load
compartment area.
Folding the seats ● Press release buttons and push the head restraint downwards
3 34.
● Unfasten the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 61.
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40Seats, restraints
1. Pull the backrest release leverand fold down the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Notice
The red mark on the release lever
becomes visible when the backrest
is disengaged.
Notice
The backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded
down, if necessary.2. Pull release lever; the seat base is
tensioned and will start to rise
automatically.
3. Fold the seat assembly forward completely.
Notice
A label indicating the seat folding
procedure may be located on the
outer edge of the seat base.9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
Unfolding the seats
1. Ensure that the seat belts are unfastened and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Lower the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring the seat is securelylatched 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.
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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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Storage63or the lower position. In the lower
position, the maximum load
permissible is 70 kg.
Removing
If the rear seats are in the folded
position, remove the parcel shelf and
store it horizontally between the back
of the front seats and the folded rear
seats.Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
To remove, lift the front part of the
parcel shelf by releasing it from the
front retainers ( 1) on both sides.
Lift the rear part of the parcel shelf by releasing it from the rear retainers ( 2
and 3) on both sides.
Installing
Refit the parcel shelf by engaging in
front and rear retainers on both sides.
Lashing eyes
VanThe lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or a luggage net.
Combo Tour
Load compartment grille Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by opening the load compartment
partition on the front passenger side
(where fitted).
● Fold down the front passenger seat. Refer to "Seat folding"
3 37.