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Keys, doors and windows33Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The cover of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the second row seats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the
door frame.
Roof
Glass panel Panorama roof
Pull the slider to open the cover of the
panorama roof.
Push the slider to cover the panorama roof.
Sunblind
The sunblind above the rear seats is
electrically operated.
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Seats, restraints35Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 35
Active head restraints ................36
Front seats ................................... 37
Seat position .............................. 37
Manual seat adjustment ............38
Power seat adjustment ..............40
Armrest ...................................... 41
Heating ...................................... 42
Rear seats ................................... 43
Second row seats ......................43
Third row seats .......................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Three-point seat belt .................50
Airbag system .............................. 53
Front airbag system ...................56
Side airbag system ....................57
Curtain airbag system ...............57
Airbag deactivation ....................58
Child restraints ............................. 59
Child restraint systems ..............59
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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36Seats, restraintsHorizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use.
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42Seats, restraintsFlexConsole armrest
The armrest can be moved in a centre
console. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest.
There are two storages, a storage
drawer and a movable cupholder in
the armrest console.
Armrest storage 3 68.
Removing the armrest
Flex console armrest can be
removed.
Press fastenings inward and fold down locking mechanism at the rear
end of the armrest.
Pull the handle in front of the armrest
and slide armrest rearwards out of the
console.
Installation in reverse order.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
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Seats, restraints43Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 201.Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
When seats or backrests of
second and third seat row are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never store objects under the
seats.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Base seats
Seat positioning
Each seat of the second seat row can be individually moved forward or
backward.
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle and allow seat to engage.
The seats can be engaged in
intermediate positions.
Seat backrests
The backrest inclination of each seat
can be individually adjusted in three
positions.
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Seats, restraints45
In lounge position, the outer seats are
additionally movable in transverse
direction when the centre seat
backrest is folded to an armrest.
The seats can be engaged in
intermediate positions.
Change from normal seat position to
lounge seat position ● Push down head restraint of centre seat by pressing the catch3 35.
● Fold down the centre backrest by
pulling the loop.
● Push the left and right buttons near the centre head restraint
and fold in the outer backrest
parts, to be used as an armrest.
Engage backrest parts in armrest position.
● Pull the handle under each outer seat and slide seats backwards.
In the rear area the seats move in
transverse direction. Allow seat
to engage.
This is the most comfortable seating position for the outer
seats.Caution
With seats in lounge position:
● Do not use easy entry function 3 43.
● Do not fold down backrests of the outer seats.
● Do not fold up centre backrest.
● Do not fold up or down the seats in the third row 3 47.
This would damage the seats.
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Seats, restraints49Seat 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 59.
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 for front seats by
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 110, or for rear seats by symbols
X or > in the Driver Information
Centre 3 116.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, 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 or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.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 3 110.
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
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
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52Seats, restraints
Push the top latch plate into the
retainer. Fold over locked together latch plates against the seat belt.
Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof
with the lower latch plate pointing
forward.
Seat belts on the third seat row The seat belts on the third seat row
are equipped with three point seat
belts.
When seat belts are not used or when
folding the seats, insert the latch plate of the seat belt on each side into the
pocket that is mounted at the belt.
If the centre seat of the second seat
row is occupied and the seat belt is
fastened, only persons with a body
height up to max. 150 cm are allowed
to use the left seat of the third seat
row.
There is a warning label on the rear
side of the centre belt, when it is
pulled out, to inform the passenger on the left seat of the third seat row.
Using seat belts while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.