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\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrect positioning oftheforward-facingchildrestraint system
Ifyou secure achild in aforward-facingchildrestraint system onthe front passenger seatandyou positionthe front passenger seattooclosetothe cockpit, intheevent of an acci‐dent,thechild could:
RCome into contact with thevehicle inte‐rior ifthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi‐cator lamp is lit,forexample.
RBestruckbythe air bag ifthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lampis off.
Always movethe front passenger seatasfar back as possible and fullyretractthe seat cushion length adjustment.Always make surethatthe shoulder beltstrap is correctlyrouted fromthe seatbelt outlet onthevehicletothe shoul‐der belt guide onthechildrestraint sys‐tem. The shoulder beltstrap must beroutedforwards and downwards fromthevehicle belt outlet. If necessary,
adjustthe seat belt outlet andthe frontpassenger seat accordingly.
Always observethechildrestraint sys‐tem manufacturer's installation instruc‐tions.
When installing achildrestraint system onthefront passenger seat, observethevehicle-spe‐cific information (page 59).
If a person is sitting onthe front passengerseat:PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF may be lit con‐tinuously or be off, depending onthe person'sstature.
A person onthe front passenger seat mustalways observethefollowing information:
RIfthe front passenger seat is occupiedbyanadult or a person with astature correspond‐ingtothat of an adult,thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. Thisindicatesthatthe front passenger front air‐bag is enabled.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit continuously,an adult or person
with a build correspondingtothat of an adultshould not usethe front passenger seat.
Instead,theyshould use arear seat.
RIfthe front passenger seat is occupiedby aperson of smallerstature (e.g. ateenager orsmall adult),thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp either lights up continuouslyorremains off, depending ontheresult oftheclassification.
-IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is off: movethe front passengerseat asfar back as possible, orthe per‐son of smallerstature should use arearseat.
-IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit continuously:the person ofsmallerstature should not usethe frontpassenger seat.
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passenger front airbag is correctforthecurrent situation (page44).
RObservethewarning labels inthevehicleinterior and onthechildrestraint system.
RAlso secureTopTether if present.
Do not alterthechildrestraint system
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetomodifi‐cationstothechildrestraint system
Thechildrestraint system may no longerfunction as it is supposedtoifyou makemodifications or attach objectstoit, e.g.toysor unsuitable accessories. This poses anincreasedrisk of injury!
Never modifythechildrestraint system. Onlyattach accessories whichthe manufacturerofthechildrestraint system has authorizedespeciallyforthischildrestraint system.
Only usechildrestraint systems which are inproperworking condition
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death causedbythe use of damagedchildrestraintsystems
Childrestraint systems ortheirretaining sys‐temsthat havebeen subjectedtoa load inan accident maythen not be abletoperformtheir intended protective function.
Thechild cannot berestrained intheevent ofan accident, heavy braking or a suddenchange of direction.
Alwaysreplacechildrestraint systemsimmediatelythat havebeen damaged orinvolved in an accident.
Havethe securing systemsforthechildrestraint systemschecked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop before installing achildrestraint system again.
Avoiding direct sunlight
\nWARNINGRisk of burns whenthechildseat isexposedtodirect sunlight
Ifthechildrestraint system isexposedtodirect sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns fromthese parts,particularly on metallic parts ofthechildrestraint system.
Always make surethatthechildrestraint system is notexposedtodirect sunlight.
Protect it with a blanket,forexample.
Ifthechildrestraint system has beenexposedtodirect sunlight, allow ittocool before securing achild into it.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
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RObjects or loads inthe trunk/cargo com‐partment cannotberestrainedbytheseat backrest.
Make surethatthe seat backrest andtherear benchseat/rear seat areengaged beforeeverytrip.
Iftherear seat backrest is not engaged andlocked,thered lockverification indicator will bevisible.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryor death ifthepermissible gross mass ofthechild andchildrestraint system isexceeded
ForLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraint sys‐tems in whichthechild is secured usingtheintegrated seat belt inthechildrestraint sys‐tem,the permissible gross mass ofthechildandchildrestraint system is73lb (33kg).
Ifthechild andthechildrestraint systemtogetherweigh morethan73lb (33kg),theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraint systemwith integrated seat belt does not offer suffi‐
cient protection. Anexcessive load may beplaced ontheLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seatattachments andthechild may not berestrained intheevent of an accident,forexample.
Ifthechild andthechildrestraint sys‐temtogetherweigh morethan73lb(33kg), useonly aLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraint systemthat securesthechild withthevehicle seat belt.
Also securethechildrestraint systemwiththeTopTether belt, ifavailable.
Always comply withthe information aboutthemass ofthechildrestraint system:
Rinthe manufacturer's installation and operat‐ing instructionsforthechildrestraint systemused
Ron a label onthechildrestraint system, ifpresent
Regularlycheckthatthe permissible gross massofthechild andchildrestraint system isstillcomplied with.
Whenyou are installing achildrestraint system,observethefollowing:
sAlways observethe correct use andthe suit‐ability ofthe seatsfor attaching achildrestraint system.
sAlways comply withthe manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructionsforthechildrestraint system used.
sMake surethatthechild'sfeetdo nottouchthe front seat. If necessary,movethe frontseatforward slightly.
Whenyou are installing aLATCH-type(ISOFIX)childrestraint system, observethefol‐lowing:
sWhenyou are using a Group 0/0+ babycar seat and a Group 1rearward-facingchildrestraint system on arear seat:adjustthe front seat sothatthe seat doesnottouchthechildrestraint system.
sWhenyou are using a Group 1forward-facingchildrestraint system:removetheheadrestraint fromtherespective seat, if
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do not interferewiththe correctrouting ofTopTether belt4.
Securingthechildrestraint system withtheseat belt
Securingthechildrestraint system withtheseat belt ontherear seat
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryiftherearbenchseat/rear seat and seat backrestare not engaged
Iftherear benchseat/rear seat and seatbackrest are not engagedtheycouldfoldfor‐wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or intheevent of an accident.
RIfthis isthe case,thevehicle occupantwould beforced intothe seat beltbytherear benchseat/rear seat orbythe seatbackrest. The seat belt cannotprotect asintended and couldresult in additionalinjury.
RObjects or loads inthe trunk/cargo com‐partment cannotberestrainedbytheseat backrest.
Make surethatthe seat backrest andtherear benchseat/rear seat areengaged beforeeverytrip.
Iftherear seat backrest is not engaged andlocked,thered lockverification indicator will bevisible.
When installing a belt-securedchildrestraintsystem, observethefollowing:
sAlways comply withthe manufacturer'sinstallation and operating instructionsforthechildrestraint system used.
sWhen using a category 0/0+ baby carseat and a category Irearward-facingchildrestraint system on arear seat:adjustthe front seat sothatthe seat doesnottouchthechildrestraint system.
sWhen using a category Iforward-facingchildrestraint system:removethe headrestraint fromtherespective seat, if possi‐ble.
Afterremovingthechildrestraint system,replacethe headrestraints again immedi‐ately and adjustthem correctly.
sThe backrestoftheforward-facingchildrestraint system must, asfar as possible, beresting onthe seat backrest oftherearseat.
sFor certainchildrestraint systems inweightcategory II or III,there may berestrictions inthe maximum size setting, e.g. duetopossi‐ble contact with theroof.
sThechildrestraint system must not be putunderstrain betweentheroof andthe seatcushion and/or be installedfacingthewrong direction. Where possible, adjusttheseat cushion inclination accordingly.
sThechildrestraint system must not be putunderstrainbythe headrestraints.Adjustthe headrestraints accordingly.
sMake surethatthechild'sfeetdo nottouchthe front seat. If necessary,movethe frontseatforward slightly.
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Tointerruptautomatic operation:press orpullthebbutton again.
Whenthevehicle is switched off,the side win‐dowscan continue being operated.
The function isavailablefor aroundfiveminutesor until a front door is opened.
Automaticreversing function ofthe side win‐dowsIf an object blocksa side windowduringtheclosing process,the side window opens againautomatically.The automaticreversing functionis only an aid and is not a substituteforyourattentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethere beingreversing protectiononthe side window
Thereversing function does notreact:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
RDuringresetting
This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
If someone becomes trapped, pressthebbuttontoopenthe side windowagain.
Convenience opening (ventilatingthevehiclebeforestarting a journey)
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment whenopening a side window
When opening a side window,parts ofthebody could be drawn in or become trappedbetweenthe side window and window frame.
When opening, make surethat nobodyistouchingthe side window.
Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
Press and holdthe6button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is unlocked.
RThe side windowsare opened.
RThe sliding sunroof is opened.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is opened.
RThe seatventilation ofthe driver's seat isswitched on.
Iftheroller sunblinds ofthe panoramic slidingsunroof are closed,theroller sunblinds areopenedfirst.
Tointerruptconvenience opening:releasethe6button.
Tocontinue convenience opening:pressand holdthe6button again.
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If in doubt, do notraise or openthesliding sunroof.
1Toraise
2Toopen
3Toclose/lower
UsetheWbuttontooperatethe panoramicsliding sunroof andtheroller sunblind.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof can be oper‐ated only whentheroller sunblind is open.
RTheroller sunblind can be operated onlywhenthe panoramic sliding sunroof isclosed.
Tostart automatic operation:presstheWbutton beyondthe point ofresistanceor pull andrelease it.
Tointerruptautomatic operation:brieflypresstheWbutton in any direction.The opening/closing process will bestop‐ped.
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:The automaticraisingfeature isavailable onlywhenthe sliding sunroof is closed orraised.
Vehicles without a panoramic sliding sun‐roof:The automatic opening andraisingfeatureisavailable only whenthe sliding sunroof isclosed.
Automaticreversing function ofthe slidingsunroofIfthere is an object obstructingthe sliding sun‐roof duringthe closing process,the sliding sun‐
roof will open again automatically.The automaticreversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiveness.
When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapmenteven withthereversing function active
Thereversingfeature does notreact in par‐ticular:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
ROverthe last

Brieflypressthe button in any directionduring automatic operation.The closing process isstopped.
Automaticreversing function oftherollersunblindIfthere is an object obstructingtheroller sun‐blind duringthe closing process,theroller sun‐blind will open again automatically.The auto‐maticreversing function is only an aid and is nota substituteforyour attentiveness.
When closingtheroller sunblind, make surethat no body parts are intherange of move‐ment.
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitereversingfeature
In particular,thereversingfeature does notreacttosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fin‐gers.
This meansthatthereversingfeature cannotprevent entrapment inthese situations.
When closingtheroller sunblind, makesurethat no body parts are intherangeof movement.Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process isstopped.
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof
Theterm"sliding sunroof" alsoreferstothepanoramic sliding sunroof.
By pushing or pullingtheWbutton,you caninterruptthe automatic functions: "Rain closingfunction when driving" and "Automatic lower‐ing".
Rain closing function when drivingVehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:Ifitstartstorain,theraised sliding sunroof isautomatically lowered whilethevehicle is inmotion.
Automatic lowering functionVehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:Ifthe sliding sunroof israised attherear, it isautomatically lowered slightly at higher speeds.Atlow speeds, it israised again automatically.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapmentbyauto‐matic lowering ofthe sliding sunroof
Athigh speedstheraised sliding sunroofautomatically lowersslightly attherear.
This could trapyou orother persons.
Make surethat nobodyreaches intothesweep ofthe sliding sunroof whilstthevehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, brieflypushthe sliding sunroof buttonfor‐wards or backwards.The sliding sunroof lifts during opening.
Problems withthe sliding sunroof
Theterm"sliding sunroof" alsoreferstothepanoramic sliding sunroof.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The sliding sunroof cannotbe closedandyou cannot seethe cause.\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatal injurybyclosingthe sliding sunroof again
Ifyou closethe sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the sliding sunroofcloses with increasedforce.
Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.Releasethe button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
or
Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process isstopped.
Ifthe sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
Immediately after automaticreversing, pull and holdtheWbutton down againtothe point ofresist‐ance untilthe sliding sunroof is closed.The sliding sunroof will be closed with increasedforce.
Ifthe sliding sunroof is obstructed again andreopens again slightly:
Repeatthe previousstep.The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increasedforce.
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