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Seats, restraints49Armrest
The armrest can be folded up.
To remove the armrest fold it up thenpush and turn it to the position shown
in the picture. Then pull off the
armrest from the backrest.
To fit the armrest engage it in the
backrest and fold the armrest
downwards.
Heating
Activate 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 and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 147.
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50Seats, restraintsRear seats
Second row seats Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Move front seats forward.
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 75.
Folding the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards 3 44.
2. Check that the outer seat belts are
lying correctly on the backrests.
3. Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down thebackrests onto the seat cushion.
4. Depending on version, fold down the centre backrest by pulling the
loop.
5. Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pull
lever on left or right sidewall of the
load compartment to fold the rear
seat backrests.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
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52Seats, restraints9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the third row
seats.
Folding the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards 3 44.
2. Pull the lever and fold down the
backrest onto the seat cushion.
3. Pull the handle and tilt the entire seat forwards.
4. Secure the folded seat in theupright position by attaching the
strap to one of the pillars of the
head restraint in front of the folded seat.
Unfolding the seats 1. Ensure that the seat belts do not obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Remove the strap and lower the seat assembly to the floor,
ensuring the rear support is
located on the anchor point and
securely latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Removing the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards 3 44.
2. Pull the lever and fold down the backrest onto the seat cushion.
Pull the handle and tilt the entire
seat forwards (refer to "Folding
the seats" above).
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3. Pull the loop to disengage thelocks and remove the seat
assembly from the floor anchor
points.
Installing the seats
1. Pull the loop and attach the seat assembly front supports to the
front anchor points.
2. Fold the seat backwards to the floor to fix its rear anchor point.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Longitudinal seat adjustment
Pull the handle, slide the seat, then
release the handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the
seat is locked in place.
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56Seats, restraints
Pull latch plates with the belt out of
belt holder in the roof.
Insert lower latch plate into left-hand
buckle ( 1) at the centre seat. Guide
the upper latch plate with the belt over
the lap area and the shoulder (do not twist) and insert it into right-hand
buckle ( 2) at centre seat.
To unfasten the seat belt, first press the button on the right-hand buckle
( 2 ) and remove upper latch plate.
Then press the button on the left-
hand buckle ( 1) and remove lower
latch plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.
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.
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Seats, restraints65child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are child restraint systems
that comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
The following child restraints are
recommended for the following
weight classes:
● Group 0+ :
Römer Baby-Safe Plus with
ISOFIX base for children up to
13 kg
● Group I :
Römer Duo Plus ISOFIX with
ISOFIX and Top-tether for
children from 9 kg to 18 kg
● Group II, Group III :
Römer Kidfix XP with or without
ISOFIX for children from 15 kg to
36 kg
● Group III : Graco Booster for
children from 22 kg to 36 kg
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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66Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt
Weight class
On front passenger seatOn outboard
seats in the
second rowOn centre seat
in the second
rowOn seats in
the third rowactivated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0, Group 0+: up to 13 kgXU 1,2U 3UU3Group I: 9 to 18 kgUFU1,2U3,4UU 3,4Group II: 15 to 25 kgUFU1,2U 3,4UU3,4Group III: 22 to 36 kgUFU1,2U3,4UU3,4U:universal suitability for forward-facing or rearward-facing child restraint systems in conjunction with three-point seat
beltUF:universal suitability for forward-facing child restraint systems in conjunction with three-point seat beltX:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class1:move seat forwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position
to ensure that the belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point2:adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle
side3:move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system forwards as far as necessary4:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required
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Seats, restraints67Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system with ISOFIX bracketsWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn the seats in the second
rowOn the seats in the
third rowGroup 0: up to 10 kgG
FISO/L2
ISO/L1
ISO/R1X
X
XX
X
IL 3X
X
XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL 3XDISO/R2XIL3XCISO/R3XIL3XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XIL3,4XCISO/R3XIL3,4XBISO/F2XIL, IUF 3,4XB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF3,4XAISO/F3XIL, IUF 3,4XIL:suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child restraint system)IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight classX:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class3:move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system forwards as far as necessary4:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required