Page 67 of 287

Seats, restraints65The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of a side impact of a certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for child restraint
system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
table 3 70.
When the front passenger seat is in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be
deactivated.
Seat folding 3 51.
Page 74 of 287
72Seats, restraints2: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 seat ahead of the child restraint system forwards as far as necessary and adjust its backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position4:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required5:single seats: with a child seat installed on the centre seat, usage of outer seats is not allowed6:fixed seat bench; folding seat bench is in process of being approved
Page 79 of 287

Seats, restraints774:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required5:with a child seat installed on the centre seat, usage of outer seats is not allowed6:fixed seat bench; folding seat bench is in process of being approved
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3:forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgC – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kgD – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kgE – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kgF– ISO/L1:left lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot)G – ISO/L2:right lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot)
Page 81 of 287
Storage79Rear cupholder
A cupholder for the second row seat
can be located in the storage
compartment in the footwell.
Cupholders for the third row seats can be located in the sides of the load
compartment.
Fold up the multifunctional table.
Multifunctional table 3 87.
Front storage
To open the storage compartment
press the button and open the cover.
Some versions have a glovebox
cooler in the storage compartment.
Page 83 of 287

Storage81Load compartment
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the seats in
the second and third row.
Vehicle version with seat benches
in second and third row
When loading the following has to be
observed:
● Only store objects on seats of the
third row folded down to the table
position, when the seats in the
second row are also folded down to the table position.
● Bench seat in the second or third
row in the tilted position: the outerseat must not be occupied.
● Single bench seat in the second or third row in the tilted position:
the center seat must not be
occupied.
● Seat in the second row folded down to the table position:
respective seat in the third row must not be occupied.
● Seat in the second row in the tilted position: respective seat inthe third row must not be
occupied.
Folding the passenger seat 3 51.
Folding or removing the rear seats
3 53.
Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Raise the load compartment cover to
remove it.
To install the load compartment cover
insert it in the retainers on both sides.
Page 84 of 287
82StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Lashing eyes may be located on the
vehicle floor. The number and
location of the lashing eyes may vary depending on the vehicle.
Cargo management system
Flap behind the passenger seat Depending on version, a partition
behind the front seats protects the
driver and front passengers against
the risk of load movement.
There may be a flap in the partition
behind the passenger seat which can
be removed to accommodate long
objects.
If the outer passenger seat is folded
and the flap is open, the centre seat
has to stay free.
Removing the flap1. Release the locking device, lower
the flap and then remove it.
2. Stow the flap behind the driver’s seat.
Turn the locking device upwards.
Put the hinges of the flap in their
housing, lift the flap and close the
locking device.
Page 86 of 287

84Storage9Warning
When seats are being adjusted or
folded, keep hands and feet away
from the moving area. Risk of
injury.
Ensure that there are no objects
on the anchor points or rails.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Folding
1. Tilt the head restraints to the front.
Pull the loop upwards to unlock
the bench seat.
2. Raise the bench seat taking the handle and fold the bench seat to
the front until it is engaged.
Unfolding
1. To restore the bench seat to the original position pull the loop to
unlock it.
2. Take the handle to fold the bench
seat to the back until it is engaged in the original position.
Tilt up the head restraints.
Safety net
Safety net behind the seats Depending on version, the safety net
can be installed behind the second
row seats, the third row seats or
behind the front seats.
To increase the loading capacity the
seats behind the safety net can be
folded or removed.
Rear seats 3 53.
Seat backrests in front of the safety
net must be raised up.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Page 88 of 287
86Storage
It is possible to install the safety
net together with folded seats.
Folded seats 3 53.
2. Tension both straps by pulling at the loose end.
Safety net on the floor
Attached to the lashing eyes on the
rear floor, it allows objects to be held down.
Lashing eyes 3 82.
Additional storage
features
Folding tray
Trays may be located on the
backrests of the front seats.
Fold down the tray. The tray contains a cupholder and a strap to secure
objects.
Do not place any hard or heavy
objects on the tray.