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Keys, doors and windows27movements triggering the alarm. Also
switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet and windows.
2. Press o. LED in the button
illuminates for a maximum of ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LEDStatus LED is integrated into the
sensor on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm hornsounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is next
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 122.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
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32Keys, doors and windowsChild safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows, the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e 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 3 122.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.
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Seats, restraints35Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 35
Active head restraints ................36
Front seats ................................... 37
Seat position .............................. 37
Manual seat adjustment ............38
Power seat adjustment ..............40
Armrest ...................................... 41
Heating ...................................... 42
Rear seats ................................... 43
Second row seats ......................43
Third row seats .......................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Three-point seat belt .................50
Airbag system .............................. 53
Front airbag system ...................56
Side airbag system ....................56
Curtain airbag system ...............57
Airbag deactivation ....................57
Child restraints ............................. 59
Child restraint systems ..............59
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62Head 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
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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42Seats, restraintsFlexConsole armrest
The armrest can be moved in a centre
console. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest.
There are two storages, a storage
drawer and a movable cupholder in
the armrest console.
Armrest storage 3 68.
Removing the armrest
Flex console armrest can be
removed.
Press fastenings inward and fold down locking mechanism at the rear
end of the armrest.
Pull the handle in front of the armrest
and slide armrest rearwards out of the
console.
Installation in reverse order.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
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Seats, restraints45
In lounge position, the outer seats are
additionally movable in transverse
direction when the centre seat
backrest is folded to an armrest.
The seats can be engaged in
intermediate positions.
Change from normal seat position to
lounge seat position ● Push down head restraint of centre seat by pressing the catch3 35.
● Fold down the centre backrest by
pulling the loop.
● Push the left and right buttons near the centre head restraint
and fold in the outer backrest
parts, to be used as an armrest.
Engage backrest parts in armrest position.
● Pull the handle under each outer seat and slide seats backwards.
In the rear area the seats move in
transverse direction. Allow seat
to engage.
This is the most comfortable seating position for the outer
seats.Caution
With seats in lounge position:
● Do not use easy entry function 3 43.
● Do not fold down backrests of the outer seats.
● Do not fold up centre backrest.
● Do not fold up or down the seats in the third row 3 47.
This would damage the seats.
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46Seats, restraints9Warning
Move seats only to lounge position
if seats in the third row are not
occupied.
Change from lounge seat position to normal seat position
● Pull the handle under each outer seat and slide seats to forward
position.
● Push the left and right buttons near the centre head restraint
and fold back both armrest parts
to the centre backrest.
● Fold up centre backrest. Adjust position by pulling the strap.
Caution
Before folding up the centre seat
backrest make sure that the
armrest parts are folded down.
Ensure that all positions are engaged
correctly.
Seat backrests
The backrest inclination can be
individually adjusted to three
positions.
Pull the loop, adjust inclination,
release strap and allow backrest to
engage.
9 Warning
Use vertical position of the
backrest only for increased
luggage volume and not as
seating position.
Load compartment, folding down the
backrests 3 78.
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50Seats, restraintsThree-point seat beltFasten
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, > 3 110,
3 116
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjuster upwards or press button to disengage and
push the height adjuster
downwards.
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Seats, restraints51
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Centre seat belt of the secondseat row
The centre seat is equipped with a particular three-point seat belt.
Pull latch plates with the belt out of
belt holder in the roof.
Remove lower latch plate from
retainer and click it into left-hand
buckle ( 1) at the centre seat. Guide
the upper latch plate with the belt over
the lap area and the shoulder (do not twist) and click into right-hand buckle
( 2 ) at centre seat.
To unfasten the seat belt, first press
the button on the right-hand buckle
( 2 ) and remove upper latch plate.
Then press the button on the left-
hand buckle ( 1) and remove lower
latch plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.