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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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44Seats, restraints
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.
Easy entry function
To permit an easy entrance to the
seats of the third row, the outer seats
of the second row can be tilted.
Pull release lever, fold backrest and
move the seat to the front.Folding back easy entry
First move seat to desired position
and then raise backrest.9 Warning
When folding up, 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.
Lounge seats
Two types of use are possible:
Normal seats, all three seats are
usable and individually adjustable.
Lounge seats, only outer seats are
usable but with most comfortable
adjustment.
Seat positioning
In normal position, the three seats of
the second seat row can be
individually moved in longitudinal
direction.
Pull handle under the seat, slide seat, release handle and allow seat to
engage.
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Seats, restraints47Easy entry function
To permit an easy entrance to the
seats of the third row, the outer seats
of the second row can be tilted.
Pull release lever, fold backrest and
move the seat towards the front.Caution
With seats in lounge position:
● Do not use easy entry function.
● Do not pull strap to adjust backrest inclination.
This would damage the seats.
Folding back easy entry
First move seat to desired position
and then raise backrest.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
Third row seats
9 Warning
When seats or backrests of
second and third seat row are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never store objects under the
seats.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Caution
Before setting up or folding down
seats, all components must be
removed from the side rails and
from the lashing eyes.
Lashing eyes must be in stored
position.
The seats in the third row can be folded down to the vehicle floor if they are not required, or for increasing the
size of the load compartment.
The seats in the third row can only be
used if the second seat row is not in
the lounge position.
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Seats, restraints49Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat 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.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 59.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 110, or for rear seats by symbols
X or > in the Driver Information
Centre 3 116.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 110.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
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52Seats, restraints
Push the top latch plate into the
retainer. Fold over locked together latch plates against the seat belt.
Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof
with the lower latch plate pointing
forward.
Seat belts on the third seat row The seat belts on the third seat row
are equipped with three point seat
belts.
When seat belts are not used or when
folding the seats, insert the latch plate of the seat belt on each side into the
pocket that is mounted at the belt.
If the centre seat of the second seat
row is occupied and the seat belt is
fastened, only persons with a body
height up to max. 150 cm are allowed
to use the left seat of the third seat
row.
There is a warning label on the rear
side of the centre belt, when it is
pulled out, to inform the passenger on the left seat of the third seat row.
Using seat belts while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
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Storage65StorageStorage compartments................65
Glovebox ................................... 65
Cupholders ................................ 65
Front storage ............................. 67
Door panel storage ....................67
Overhead console .....................67
Underseat storage .....................67
Armrest storage .........................68
Centre console storage .............68
Rear carrier system ...................69
Load compartment .......................78
Rear storage .............................. 80
Load compartment cover ...........80
Rear floor storage cover ............82
Load rails and hooks .................87
Lashing eyes ............................. 87
Cargo management system ......87
Safety net .................................. 89
Folding tray ................................ 91
Warning triangle ........................91
First aid kit ................................. 91
Roof rack system .........................92
Roof rack ................................... 92
Loading information .....................93Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox pull the handle.
The glovebox features an adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Front cupholder
Cupholders are located in the centre
console between the front seats.
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Storage71Unfold number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it backwards.
Fold out tail lamps
Fold out both tail lamps.
Lock the rear carrier system
Swivel both clamping levers sideways as far as they will go.
Otherwise safe functionality is not
guaranteed.
Fold out wheel recesses
Fold out both wheel recesses.
Assembling the bicycle rack
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72StorageLift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it
backwards.
Fold up the rack (2).
Push down the rack (1) and turn
handle (2) backwards to engage.
Attaching the first bicycle
1. Rotate the pedals into position as shown in the illustration and put
the bicycle on the foremost wheel
recess.
Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses.
2. Attach the short mounting bracket
to the bicycle frame. Turn the
knob clockwise to fasten.