8In briefSeat height
Lever motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 48.
Seat adjustment 3 49.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 47.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 48.
Seat belts 3 57.
Airbag system 3 61.
Seats, restraints49
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against 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 88.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 47.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 58.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 49.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seats, restraints59Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle. The seat belt retracts automatically.
144Driving and operating● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 26 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 37 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 38.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 231 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 219.
Towing the vehicle 3 221.
The master switch is located on the
lower part of the right-hand door pillar,
behind a trim panel.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,
the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
Driving and operating145Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance and that there are no
obstructions when adjusting the
suspension height.
The remote control unit is magnetic
and may be fixed to any metal part of the vehicle or stored in its holder.
With the engine running, press the appropriate button for two seconds to
adjust the suspension height.
Indicator light will flash intermittently
while height adjustment is in progress
and illuminates when complete.
If the ignition is switched on with
engine not running, the suspension
height can only be lowered.
Note
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Pre-programmed settings
Adjusts the suspension height to one
of three pre-programmed positions.
l:lowered positionk:normal positionj:raised positionCaution
If an obstacle is detected while
raising or lowering, the
suspension height is returned to the normal position after a delay.
This does not guarantee damage- free operation. Ensuring sufficient
clearance and freedom from
obstacles is the responsibility of the driver.
Manual settings
Manual adjustment can only be
performed when the vehicle is
stationary.
Select by pressing h for 2 seconds,
then R to raise, or S to lower.
To exit, press any of the pre-
programmed buttons.
Note
Obstacle detection is not available
during manual adjustment.
When a certain low speed is
exceeded or when the ignition is
switched off, height adjustment is deactivated automatically and the
suspension height is returned to the
normal position.
Service mode
When the vehicle is stationary, press
i for 5 seconds to put the vehicle into
service mode. The indicator light will
illuminate.
When service mode has been
activated, the air suspension master
switch must be turned off.
To exit service mode, press i again
for 5 seconds.
Fault
If a fault is detected, i will flash
intermittently. If service mode has been activated and there is a fault, h,
S and R will flash simultaneously.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
206Vehicle careWinter tyresWinter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the maximum speed sticker in the driver's field of view.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/65 R 16 C 109 R215:tyre width, mm65:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inchesC:cargo or commercial use88:load index e.g. 109 is
equivalent to approx. 1030 kgR:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/hChoose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
The tyre pressure information label
on the driver's door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
Always inflate tyres to the pressures
shown on the label.
Tyre pressures 3 252.The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 233.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 252.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure.
266Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..........161, 163
Ride height ................................. 144
Roof .............................................. 46
Glass panel ............................... 46
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 85
S Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................100
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating ................................. 54
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......147
Selector lever ............................. 155
Service ............................... 134, 226
Service display ....................96, 101
Service information ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................. 101
Side airbag system ......................65
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights ........................... 196
Side windows................................ 44
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 216Speed limiter ................93, 106, 166
Speedometer ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine .......19, 139, 155
Steering ...................................... 137
Steering column controls ..............88
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop engine ................................ 102
Stop-start system.......... 19, 105, 140
Storage ......................................... 76
Storage compartments .................76
Storage net ............................. 77, 78
Sun visors .................................... 45
Suspension height ......................144
Suspension seat ........................... 49
Swivelling shelf ............................. 77
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 106, 111
Tachometer ................................. 94
Tail lights ................................... 195
Technical data ....................232, 233
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 204
Top-Tether .................................... 67
Touchscreen ............................... 107
Tow bar....................................... 177Towing ........................................ 177
Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing a trailer ........................... 177
Towing equipment .....................178
Towing eye ................................. 221
Towing the vehicle .....................221
Traction Control system ............. 161
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist .................178
Trailer towing ............................. 177
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display ...........97, 155
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip computer ............................ 109
Trip odometer .............................. 94
Turbo engine warm-up ...............139
Turn lights .......................... 100, 115
Tyre chains ................................ 210
Tyre changing ............................. 214
Tyre designations ......................206
Tyre pressure ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 104, 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
Tyres .......................................... 205
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 210