8In briefSeat height
Lever motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 46.
Seat adjustment 3 47.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 45.
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 46.
Seat belts 3 55.
Airbag system 3 59.
Seats, restraints47
● 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 86.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 45.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 56.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 47.
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, restraints57Height 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.
142Driving 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 24 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 35 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 36.
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 3 228 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 3 217.
Towing the vehicle 3 219.
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 operating143Caution
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.
Notice
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.
Notice
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.
264Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..........159, 161
Ride height ................................. 142
Roof .............................................. 44
Glass panel ............................... 44
Roof load ...................................... 83
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................98
Seat belts ..................................... 55 Seat heating ................................. 52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......145
Selector lever ............................. 153
Service ............................... 132, 224
Service display ......................94, 99
Service information ....................224
Service vehicle soon .................... 99
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 195
Side windows................................ 42
Sliding door .................................. 30
Sliding side door ........................... 30
Spare wheel ............................... 214Speed limiter ................91, 104, 164
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine .......17, 137, 153
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering column controls ..............86
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop engine ................................ 100
Stop-start system.......... 17, 103, 138
Storage ......................................... 74
Storage compartments .................74
Storage net ............................. 75, 76
Sun visors .................................... 44
Suspension height ......................142
Suspension seat ........................... 47
Swivelling shelf ............................. 75
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph ........................ 104, 109
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tail lights ................................... 193
Technical data ....................229, 230
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 203
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Touchscreen ............................... 105
Tow bar....................................... 175Towing ........................................ 175
Towing another vehicle .............220
Towing a trailer ........................... 175
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing eye ................................. 219
Towing the vehicle .....................219
Traction Control system ............. 159
Trailer coupling ........................... 175
Trailer stability assist .................176
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........95, 153
Tread depth ............................... 207
Trip computer ............................ 107
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Turbo engine warm-up ...............137
Turn lights ............................ 98, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 208
Tyre changing ............................. 212
Tyre designations ......................204
Tyre pressure ............................ 204
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 102, 205
Tyre pressures ........................... 249
Tyre repair kit ............................. 209
Tyres .......................................... 204
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 208