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30Keys, doors and windowsChild locks, electric
Remotely operated system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
electric windows. The control is
located in the centre console in front
of the selector lever.
Switching on
Press R. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on until the child lock is
switched off.
Switching off
Press R again. The indicator lamp on
button goes off, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on while child lock is
switched on.Doors
Load compartment TailgateOpening
After unlocking, press the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
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52Seats, restraintsSeat 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 61.
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 by a control
indicator X for the respective seat in
the roof console. 3 93.
Belt force limiters
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, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the front and rear seat belts are
tightened. The front seat belts are
tightened by two pretensioners per
seat. The outer rear seat belts are
tightened by one pretensioner per
seat.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 93.
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
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Seats, restraints55Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
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 93.
Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
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60Seats, restraints9Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for child restraint
system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
table 3 64. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch in the glovebox.
Use the ignition key to choose the
position:OFF *:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
OFF * illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 64. No adult
person is allowed to occupy
the front passenger seatON V:front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed
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68StorageStorageStorage compartments................68
Glovebox ................................... 68
Cupholders ................................ 68
Centre console storage .............69
Load compartment .......................69
Load compartment cover ...........71
Rear floor storage cover ............72
Lashing eyes ............................. 73
Safety net .................................. 73
Warning triangle ........................75
First aid kit ................................. 75
Roof rack system .........................75
Roof rack ................................... 75
Loading information .....................76Storage 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
On some versions the glovebox is
ventilated. Air ventilation and
temperature depend on the settings
of the climate control system. The air
vent in the glove box can be closed
3 131.
Other versions may have a CD player
in the glove box.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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Storage69
Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down armrest.
Centre console storage
The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Depending on the version, the
storage compartment is located
under a cover.Load compartment
The rear seat backrest is divided into
2/3 to 1/3 parts. Both parts can be
folded down individually to increase
the size of the load compartment.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Move front seats forward if necessary.
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 71.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 44.
Load compartment extension ● Check that the outer seat belts are lying correctly on the
backrests.
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84Instruments and controls
Select Setting the time-data .
To change the time and date formats, select the respective tabs and then
select the desired formats.
By default the displayed time and
date is automatically adjusted by the
system.
To manually adjust the displayed time
and date:
Select the Time tab.
Set Synchronization with GPS
(UTC): to Micro OFF and then select
the Time field to set the desired time.
Select the Date tab and then select
the Date: field to set the desired date.
Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located
behind the storage cover below the climate controls. Press cover to open.
Further 12 Volt power outlets are
located in the rear console
and at the left sidewall in the load
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
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Instruments and controls85
A 230 Volt power outlet may also be
located in the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 watts.
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.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 139.
USB charging ports
An USB port is located behind the
storage cover below the climate
controls. Press cover to open.
The USB port has also a data
connection to the Infotainment
system. For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
A further USB port is located in the
rear console.
The USB ports are prepared for
charging devices.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical