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.
52Seats, restraints
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 35.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fasten the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint
system is to be fitted on the front
passenger seat in accordance with
the instructions in the Child restraint
installation locations tables 3 57.
The side airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
Seats, restraints53Depending on vehicle, there is a
warning on the airbag label located on the front passenger sun visor. Refer
to "Airbag system" for further
information 3 47.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via the settings menu in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag
system as follows:
1. Press SETq once to access the
settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using R or S until Pass bag (in
Standard version)
- or -
Passenger bag (in Multifunction
version)
is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option.
4. Press R or S to switch from Pass
bag On to Pass bag off (Standard
version)
- or -
from Passenger bag On to
Passenger bag Off (Multifunction
version).
5. Press SETq to confirm selection.
Depending on version, a
message requesting confirmation
also appears in the display.
6. Press R or S to select Yes.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
deactivation and automatically
return to the previous display
screen.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the
event of a collision. Control indicator
* illuminates continuously in the roof
console. A child restraint system can
be installed in accordance with the
Child restraint installation locations tables 3 57.
54Seats, restraints9Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the table 3 57.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
As long as the control indicator * is
not illuminated, the front passenger
airbag system will inflate in the event
of a collision.
If control indicators * and v are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator v for airbag and belt
tensioners 3 82.
Control indicator
* for airbag
deactivation 3 83.
Reactivating front passenger airbag system - see Driver Information
Centre 3 90.Child restraints
Child restraint systems9 Danger
If using a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag system for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated. This also applies to certain forward-facing child
restraint systems as indicated in
the table 3 57.
Airbag deactivation 3 52.
Airbag label 3 47.
We recommend a child restraint system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. For further information,
contact your workshop.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Seats, restraints57Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
Front passenger seatSecond rowThird rowactivated airbagdeactivated airbagoutboard seatcentre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U,
or approx. six to 12 yearsXXUUX1:When securing with a three-point seat belt, move seat to uppermost position and ensure that the seat belt runs
forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure
that the belt is tight on the buckle side.<:Vehicle seat available with ISOFIX attachments. When attaching using ISOFIX, only the ISOFIX child restraint
systems permitted for the vehicle may be used.U:Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X:No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
Instruments and controls83Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 81.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 44, 3 47.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. four seconds, flashes for another four seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 52.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
92Instruments and controls●UNIT
● bUZZ
● BAG P
● DRL
ILLU (Brightness of interior lighting)
When driving at night with the low
beam on, adjust the brightness of the
vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.
instrument panel, climate control
display).
SPEEd (Speed limit warning chime)
Activate or deactivate the speed limit warning chime or change the speed
limit. Speeds between 20 and
125 mph can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted
with a warning chime when the set
speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press SETq when activated ( On) to
access the current set speed. Adjust
as required and confirm.
Warning chimes 3 95.HOUR (Setting the clock)
Adjust the hours setting (flashing
value) and confirm. Adjust minutes
setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Clock 3 72.
UNIT (Unit of measurement)
Set the unit of measurement to km or
miles .
bUZZ (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
A chime is also sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Warning chimes 3 95.
BAG P (Passenger front and side airbags activation/deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( BAG P On or BAG P Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 52.
DRL (Daytime running lights)
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 100.
Instruments and controls93Settings menu options -
Multifunction version
The settings menu contains the
following options:
● Dimmer
● Speed beep
● TripB data
● Set time
● Set date
● See radio (or Radio info )
● Autoclose
● Units (or Unit of measurement )
● Language
● Buzzer volume (or Warning
volume )
● Button vol. (or Button volume )
● Belt buzzer (or Seat belt buzzer )
● Service
● Passenger bag (or Passenger
airbag )
● Day lights (or Daytime running
lights )
● Exit MenuDimmer (Brightness of interior
lighting)
When driving at night with the low
beam on, adjust the brightness of the
vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.
instrument panel, climate control display).
Depending on version, it may also be
possible to adjust the brightness by
pressing R or S without accessing
the settings menu.
Speed beep (Speed limit warning
chime)
Activate or deactivate the speed limit
warning chime or change the speed
limit. Speeds between 20 and
125 mph can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted with a warning chime when the set
speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press SETq when activated ( On) to
access the current set speed. Adjust
as required and confirm.
Warning chimes 3 95.TripB data
Activate or deactivate the second trip
computer (set to On or Off).
Trip B records average consumption, distance travelled, average speed
and travel time (driving time). The
measurement can be restarted at any
time. Trip computer 3 96.
Set time (Setting the clock and clock
mode)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between 12
hour and 24 hour clock.
Select Time and confirm. Adjust the
hours setting (flashing value) and
confirm. Adjust minutes setting
(flashing value) and confirm.
Select Mode and confirm. Select
12h or 24h and confirm.
Clock 3 72.
Set date
Adjust the year setting (flashing
value) and confirm. Adjust month
setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Adjust the day setting (flashing value)
and confirm.