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36Seats, restraints
● 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 70.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 45.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 36.
Seat adjustment Drive only with seats and backrests
properly engaged.Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
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Seats, restraints37Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat 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.
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38Seats, restraintsSlide 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.
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 52.
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.
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48Seats, restraints9Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 82.Fault
If there is a fault in the airbag and belt tensioner system, the control
indicator v illuminates in the
instrument cluster. The system is not
operational.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message, e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Control indicator v 3 82.
Child restraint systems on front passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:
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Seats, restraints51AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k
VÁŽNÉMU PORANĚNÍ nebo ÚMRTÍ
DÍTĚTE.
SK: NIKDY nepoužívajte detskú
sedačku otočenú vzad na sedadle
chránenom AKTÍVNYM AIRBAGOM, pretože môže dôjsť k SMRTI alebo
VÁŽNYM ZRANENIAM DIEŤAŤA.
LT: JOKIU BŪDU nemontuokite atgal
atgręžtos vaiko tvirtinimo sistemos
sėdynėje, prieš kurią įrengta AKTYVI
ORO PAGALVĖ, nes VAIKAS GALI
ŽŪTI arba RIMTAI SUSIŽALOTI.
LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ
neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek
aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu
AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt
SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ.
ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu; dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
GA: Ná húsáid srian sábháilteachta
linbh cúil RIAMH ar shuíochán a
bhfuil mála aeir ag feidhmiú os a
chomhair. Tá baol BÁIS nó GORTÚ
DONA don PHÁISTE ag baint leis.
Beyond the warning required by ECE R94.02, for safety reasons never use
a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
with active front airbag.
The airbag label may be located on
both sides of the front passenger sun
visor.9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
Airbag deactivation 3 52.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
Additionally, there may be a warning
label on both sides of the front
passenger sun visor.
Child restraint systems 3 54.
Airbag deactivation 3 52.
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Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Horn ........................................... 70
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......71
Headlamp washer .....................72
Outside temperature ..................72
Clock ......................................... 72
Power outlets ............................. 74
Cigarette lighter ......................... 75
Ashtrays .................................... 75
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Instrument cluster ......................76
Speedometer ............................. 76
Odometer .................................. 76
Trip odometer ............................ 76
Tachometer ............................... 76
Fuel gauge ................................ 77
Fuel selector .............................. 77
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 78
Service display .......................... 78Transmission display .................79
Control indicators ......................79
Generic warning ........................81
Turn signal ................................. 82
Seat belt reminder .....................82
Airbag and belt tensioners .........82
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................83
Malfunction indicator light ..........83
Brake system ............................. 84
Brake pad wear ......................... 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Transmission ............................. 84
Gear shifting .............................. 85
Hill start assist ........................... 85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control ........85
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Change engine oil .....................88
Low engine oil level ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Drain fuel filter ........................... 89
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Stop-start system ......................89
Exterior light .............................. 89High beam................................. 89
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Door open .................................. 90
Information displays .....................90
Driver Information Centre ..........90
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................95
Fuel system messages ..............96
Trip computer ............................... 96
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70Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and a
connected mobile phone can be
operated via the controls on the
steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
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74Instruments and controlsPower outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located at thefront of the centre console.
Rear power outlets Depending on model variant, 12 V
power outlets are located at the
sidewall in the load compartment.
Short wheelbase van
Long wheelbase van
Combo Tour
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 180 W.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.