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36Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 64.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 40.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
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38Seats, restraints9Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate handwheel for
backrest inclination when backrest is
folded forwards.
Caution
When seat height is in the highest position, push head restraints
down and fold up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Sport seat folding
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
the backrest.
Pull release lever located on the
backrest, fold backrest forwards and
release lever. Slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating the release lever. Allow backrest to engage.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.
Heating
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Seats, restraints39Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is
also operational.
Stop-start system 3 122.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting 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 48.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
For driver's seat, the seat belt
reminder is indicated by control
indicator X in the instrument cluster
3 78.
For front passenger seat, the seat belt
reminder is indicated by control
indicator k in the centre console
3 75.
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Storage55StorageStorage compartments................55
Glovebox ................................... 55
Cupholders ................................ 55
Front storage ............................. 56
Underseat storage .....................57
Load compartment .......................57
Load compartment cover ...........59
Rear floor storage cover ............59
Lashing eyes ............................. 60
Warning triangle ........................60
First aid kit ................................. 61
Roof rack system .........................61
Roof rack ................................... 61
Loading information .....................61Storage 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
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features a coin holder.
The glovebox features an adapter for
the locking wheel bolts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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Storage57Underseat storage
Lift at recessed edge and pull out.
Maximum load: 1.5 kg. To close, push in and engage.
Load compartment
Load compartment extension
The rear backrest can be locked in
two positions. When transporting
bulky items, lock in an upright
position.
Split backrest
Pull the release handle on the
relevant side, pull the backrest
forwards to the vertical position and engage.
Single-unit backrest
Pull the release handle on both sides,
pull the backrest forwards to the
vertical position and engage.
When unlocking, a red marking
appears next to the release lever. The backrest is properly engaged when
the red marks on both sides near the release lever are no longer visible.
Folding down rear backrests Remove load compartment cover as
necessary.
Push head restraints down by
pressing the catch.
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58StorageGuide the seat belts through side
supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the backrest,
pull the seat belts along with it.
Split backrest
Pull the release handle on the
relevant side and fold it down onto the seat cushion.
Single-unit backrest
Pull the release handle on both sides
and fold it down onto the seat
cushion.If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear
door, take the seat belt out of the seat
backrest guide and insert the latch
plate in the recess as shown in the
illustration.
To fold up, raise the backrest and
guide it into an upright position until it engages audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the corresponding belt guides.
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides
near the release lever are no longer
visible.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle when the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
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Instruments and controls63Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 64
Steering wheel adjustment ........64
Steering wheel controls .............64
Heated steering wheel ...............64
Horn ........................................... 65
Windscreen wiper and washer ..65
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 66
Outside temperature ..................67
Clock ......................................... 68
Power outlets ............................. 69
Cigarette lighter ......................... 70
Ashtrays .................................... 70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 71
Instrument cluster ......................71
Speedometer ............................. 71
Odometer .................................. 71
Trip odometer ............................ 71
Tachometer ............................... 72
Fuel gauge ................................ 72
Fuel selector .............................. 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 74Service display.......................... 74
Control indicators ......................75
Turn lights .................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................78
Airbag and belt tensioners .........78
Airbag deactivation ....................79
Charging system .......................79
Malfunction indicator light ..........79
Service vehicle soon .................79
Brake and clutch system ...........79
Operate pedal ............................ 80
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....80
Gear shifting .............................. 80
Power steering .......................... 80
Lane departure warning ............80
Parking assist ............................ 80
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........81
Exhaust filter .............................. 81
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 81
Engine oil pressure ....................81
Low fuel ..................................... 82
Immobiliser ................................ 82
Reduced engine power .............82
Autostop .................................... 82
Exterior light .............................. 82
High beam ................................. 82
Front fog lights ........................... 82
Rear fog light ............................. 82Cruise control............................ 83
Vehicle detected ahead .............83
Speed limiter ............................. 83
Traffic sign assistant ..................83
Door open .................................. 83
Displays ....................................... 83
Driver Information Centre ..........83
Info Display ................................ 88
Vehicle messages ........................89
Warning chimes .........................91
Battery voltage .......................... 92
Vehicle personalisation ................92
Telematics service .......................95
OnStar ....................................... 95
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64Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control and speed limiter are
operated via the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Additionally, forward collision alert
can be set by using the controls on the
left side of the steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 135.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.