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Seats, restraints53Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 62.
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 overhead console.
Seat belt reminder 3 94.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 rear
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.
Airbag and seat belt
pretensioners 3 94
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
pretensioner components as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the seat belt from the
retractor, guide it untwisted across
the body and insert the latch plate into
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Seats, restraints65Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt
Weight class
On front passenger seat
On rear outer seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kgXU/L 1,2U/L 3UGroup 0+: up to 13 kgXU/L1,2U/L3UGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXU/L 1,2U/L3,4U4Group II: 15 to 25 kgU/L 1,2XU/L3,4U4Group III: 22 to 36 kgU/L 1,2XU/L3,4U4U:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat beltL:suitable for particular child restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories. The
child restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child restraint
system)X: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:move seat height adjustment upwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessaryto 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, restraints67IL: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 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:move seat height adjustment upwards as far as necessary and 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
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)
Permissible options for fitting an i-Size child restraint system with ISOFIX brackets
On front passenger seat
On rear outer seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagi-Size child restraint systemsXi - Ui - UX
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Storage71
● Pull the release lever on one orboth outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
● Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pullswitch on left or right sidewall of
the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear
seat backrest.9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
folded with considerable power.
Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
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84Instruments and controlsOutside temperatureA drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the InfoDisplay.
Info Display 3 103.
Graphic Info Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Select ˆ.
Select Display configuration .
Select Date and time adjustment .
Set successively the respective
values for date and time by using the
four way switch. Confirm with OK.
7'' Colour Info Display
Press ; and then select Settings.
Select Time and Date to display the
respective submenu.
Set Time Format
To select the desired time format,
touch 12h or 24h .
Set Date Format
To select the desired date format,
select Set Date Format and choose
between the available options in the
submenu.
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Instruments and controls85Auto Set
To choose whether time and date are
to be set automatically or manually,
select Auto Set .
For time and date to be set
automatically, select On - RDS.
For time and date to be set manually, select Off - Manual . If Auto Set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set Time and Set Date become
available.
Set time and date
To adjust the time and date settings, select Set Time or Set Date .
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
8'' Colour Info Display
Press SET and then select
OPTIONS .
Select Setting the time-date .
To change the time and date formats, select the respective tabs and then
select the desired formats.
By default the displayed time and
date are automatically adjusted by
the system.
To manually adjust the displayed time
and date:
Select the Time tab.
Set Synchronization with GPS (UTC)
to Off and then select the Time field
to set the desired time.
Select the Date tab and then select
the Date: field to set the desired date.
Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located behind
the storage cover. Press cover to
open.
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Instruments and controls91A red marker indicates the beginning
of the warning zone of excessive revolutions. For Diesel engines, thewarning zone starts at 5000
revolutions per minute. For petrol
engines, the warning zone starts at
7000 revolutions per minute.Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
fuel level is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry. Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Battery gauge
The battery gauge displays the high
voltage battery state of charge.
Power indicator gauge
The power indicator gauge informs
about the current energy situation of
the vehicle.
Charge:Battery is being charged
with energy resulting from
braking or deceleration of
the vehicleEco:An optimum in energy is
accessible in all driving
modesPower:Vehicle is driven in a
dynamic driving style with
focus on performance
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92Instruments 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 a message.
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and a message is indicated,
accompanied by the C indicator.
Confirm engine oil level by using the
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 215.
A fault of measurement is indicated by a message. 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 3 251.
A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for
7 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 indicated
for several seconds.