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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.
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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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Tocall up:press and holdtherelevant pre‐set position button1,2 or 3 untilthe frontseat,thesteering wheel, Head-up Displayand outside mirror are inthestored position.
Whenyoureleasethe preset position button,steering wheel,the seat and mirror settingfunctionsstop immediately.The Head-upDisplay continuestobe adjusted.
Stowage areas
Notes on loadingthevehicle
\nDANGERRisk ofexhaustgas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaustgases can enterthevehicle interior ifthetrunk lid is open whenthe engine isrunning,especially ifthevehicle is in motion.
Always switch offthe engine beforeopeningthe trunk lid.
Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom unsecureditems inthevehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not securedor not secured sufficiently,theycould slip,tipover or bethrown around andthereby hitvehicle occupants.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot bethrown around.
Beforethe journey,secure objects, lug‐gageor loads against slipping or tippingover.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
Ifyou do not adequatelystowobjects inthevehicle interior,theycould slip or betossedaround andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannot
alwaysrestrainthe objectstheycontain intheevent of an accident.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
\nWARNINGRisk of burning fromthetail‐pipe ortailpipe trim
Thetailpipe andtailpipe trim can becomeveryhot. Ifyou come into contact withthesecar parts,you could burnyourself.
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Vehicles without a memory function:Movethe driver's or front passenger seatfor‐wards, if necessary.
Vehicles with a memory function:If atleastone section oftherear seat backrest isfoldedforwards,the corresponding front seatwill moveforwards slightly,if necessary,toavoid a collision.
If necessary,fully inserttherear seat back‐restheadrestraints.
Left andright seat backrests:pullthe leftorrightrelease handle1.The corresponding seat backrest willfoldfor‐wards.
Center seat backrest:pullrelease catch3of seat backrest2forwards.
Fold seat backrest2forwards.
If necessary,resetthe driver's or frontpassenger seat.
Foldingtherear seat backrest back
NOTEDamagetothe seat belt
The seat belt could become trapped andthusdamaged whenfolding backthe seat back‐rest.
Make surethatthe seat belt is not trap‐ped whenfolding backthe seat back‐rest.
Movethe driver's or front passenger seatfor‐wards, if necessary.
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Foldthe corresponding seat backrest1back until it engages.Left andright seat backrests:ifthe seatbackrest is not engaged and locked,this willbe shown onthe multifunction display ontheinstrument cluster.
Awarningtone also sounds.
Center seat backrest:ifthe seat backrest isnot engaged and locked,red lockverificationindicator2will be visible.
Lockingtherelease catch ofthe centerrearseat backrest
Requirements:RThe left and center seat backrests areengaged and joinedtogether.
You can lockthe center seat backrestreleasecatchifyouwanttosecurethe trunk againstunauthorized access. The center seat backrestcanthen befoldedforwards onlytogether withthe left seat backrest.
Foldthe center and left seat backrestsfor‐wards.
Tolock:slide catch1upwards.Therelease catchofthe center seat backrestwill be locked.
Tounlock:slide catch1downwards.
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around andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannotalwaysrestrainthe objectstheycontain intheevent of an accident.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
Vehicles withthrough-loadingfeature intherear benchseat:Fold upthe tie-downeyes.
Hook parcel net1intothe front andreartie-downeyes.
Vehicles without athrough-loadingfea‐ture intherear benchseat:Hooktheringsintothe parcel net's hooks1.
Hooktherings intothe hooks onthe trunkfloor.
EASY-PACKtrunk box
Adjusting the height of the EASY-PACK trunkboxtoany position
\nWARNINGRisk of becoming trappedand injured when movingthefloor up
Whenthefloor moves up,your hands maybecome trapped onthe frame ofthe EASY-PACK trunk box and objects may bethrownup.
Whenthefloor moves up, make surethatyour hands are not withinthesweep ofthefloor.
If someone becomes trapped, carefullypushthe center ofthefloor downward.
Removeall objects fromthefloorbefore moving it up.
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Openingthestowagespace underthe trunkfloor
NOTEDamagetothe handle inthe trunkfloor
Ifthe handle inthe trunk is left protruding,the handle may be damaged.
Unhingethe handle beforeyou closethe trunk lid and pressthe handleclosed again.
Pull handle1up and hook it into driprail2.
Attachingtheroof carrier
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryifthe maximumroof load isexceeded
Whenyou loadtheroof,the center of gravityofthevehiclerises andthe usual drivingcharacteristics aswell asthesteering andbrakingcharacteristicschange. During cor‐nering,thevehicle tilts morestrongly andmayreact more sluggishlytosteering move‐ments.
Ifyouexceedthe maximumroof load,thedrivingcharacteristics, aswell asthesteer‐ing and brakingcharacteristics, will begreatlyimpaired.
Always comply withthe maximumroofload and adjustyour drivingstyle.
You willfind information onthe maximumroofload inthe "Technical data" section.
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area when usingthe socket. Observethenotes on airbag protection when doingthis(page41).
Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone andconnection withtheexterior antenna
Notes on wirelesslychargingthe mobilephone
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
If objects inthevehicle interior arestowedincorrectly,theycan slide or bethrownaround and hitvehicle occupants. In addi‐tion, cup holders, openstowage spaces andmobile phonereceptacles cannot alwaysretain all objectstheycontain.
Thereis arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects sothattheycan‐not bethrown around in suchsitua‐tions.
Always make surethat objects do notprotrude fromstowage spaces, luggagenets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure heavy, hard,pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulkyobjects inthe trunk/load compartment.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offirefrom placingobjects inthe mobile phonestowagecompartment
Ifyou place objects inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay heat upexcessively andeven catchfire.
Do not place additional objects, espe‐ciallythose mode of metal, inthemobile phonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetoobjects causedbyplacingthem inthe mobile phonestow‐age compartment
If objects are placed inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay be dam‐agedbyelectromagneticfields.
Do not place credit cards,storagemedia orother objects sensitivetoelectromagneticfields inthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetothe mobile phonestowage compartment causedbyliquids
If liquids enterthe mobile phonestowagecompartment,the compartment may bedamaged.
Ensurethat no liquids enterthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
RDepending onthevehicle equipment,themobile phone is connectedtothevehicle'sexterior antenna viathecharging module.
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Toinstall:slidethe seat backwards and laythefloor mat inthefootwell.
Pressstuds1ontoholders2.
Adjustthe corresponding seat.
Toremove:pullthefloor mat off holders2.
Removethefloor mat.
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