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52Seats, restraintsTo restore the seat cushion to the
original position, push the lever and
lower the seat cushion till it is
engaged.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 65.
Armrest
The armrest can be folded up.
To remove the armrest fold it up, push
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. Push and fold the armrest in the upright position. Pull the armrest
out a bit and fold it 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 3 150.
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Seats, restraints57Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat 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 66.
Periodically check all parts of the seat
belt system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
seat belts and triggered seat belt pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the seat belts are neither damaged by shoes or sharp-
edged objects nor trapped. Prevent
dirt from getting into the seat belt
retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated by a control
indicator X for the respective seat in
the roof console 3 104.
Seat belt force limiters Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the seat belt during
a collision.Seat belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the front seat belts and the outer
second row seat belts are tightened
by seat belt pretensioners.9 Warning
Incorrect handling ( e.g. removal or
fitting of seat belts) can trigger the
seat belt pretensioners.
Deployment of the seat belt
pretensioners is indicated by
continuous illumination of control
indicator v 3 104.
Triggered seat belt pretensioners
must be replaced by a workshop.
Seat belt pretensioners can only be
triggered once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the seat belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to seat belt
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Seats, restraints69Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt
Weight class
On front passenger seatOn outer 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 1,2U3UU3Group I: 9 to 18 kgUFU1,2U 3,4UU3,4Group II: 15 to 25 kgUFU1,2U3,4UU3,4Group 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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70Seats, restraintsPermissible 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/R2XIL 3,4XCISO/R3XIL3,4XBISO/F2XIL, IUF 3,4XB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF 3,4XAISO/F3XIL, IUF3,4XIL: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
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82Storage
Turn the locking device upwards.
Put the hinges of the flap in their
housing, lift the flap and close the
locking device.
Fitting the protective cover
The protective cover must be
installed whenever the outer
passenger seat backrest is folded
down and the partition flap is open.
1. Fold the outer passenger seat backrest 3 50.2. Attach the four snap hooks of the
cover on the corresponding
lashing eye.
3. Pull the head restraint from the folded backrest, leaving two
notches visible on the head
restraint rod 3 47.
4. Load the objects.5. Pass the strap of the cover around
the head restraint. Tension the
strap by pulling at the loose end.
With fitted protective cover the
maximum load on the folded backrest is 100 kg.
Safety net
Depending on version, the safety net
can be installed behind the rear seats
or, if the rear seat backrests are
folded, behind the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
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84Storage
● Wind one strap around the barlocated under the front driver
seat cushion. The other one wind
around the bar of the passenger
seat. Then secure each hook to
the corresponding strap.
Tension both straps by pulling at
the loose end.
● Push down head restraints and fold down rear seat backrests
3 77.
Load compartment grille
Depending on version a partition
protects the driver and passengers
against the risk of load movement.
The partition can be placed behind
the front or rear seats.
There is a flap in the partition which
can be opened to accommodate long
objects. A protective cover is
provided in the vehicle to assure safe transportation.
If the side seat backrest is folded
down and the partition flap is open the centre seat has to stay free.
If the backrest of the rear seat is
lowered and the flap open to transport
long objects, the front passenger seat
has to stay free.
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86StorageClosing the flap1. Fix the rod in the bracket.
2. Close the flap and lock the locking
device.
3. Restore the seats to the upright position 3 50, 53
Fitting the protective cover
The protective cover must be
installed whenever the side seat
backrest is folded down and the
partition flap is open.
1. Attach the four snap hooks of the cover on the corresponding
lashing eye.
2. Pull the head restraint from the folded backrest, leaving two
notches visible on the head
restraint rod 3 47.
3. Load the objects.4. Pass the strap of the cover around
the head restraint. Tension the
strap by pulling at the loose end.
If the loading is stored on the front
and rear seat at the passenger
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102Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high. Switch off engine immediately.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
indicated by the message Oil level
correct .
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and Oil level incorrect is indicated,
accompanied by C. Confirm
engine oil level by using the oil
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 217.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by the message Oil level
measurement invalid . Check engine
oil level manually by using the
dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 254.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for
seven seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously C
illuminates permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
1000 km, C flashes and then
illuminates permanently. Remaining distance or time duration is indicatedfor several seconds.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued