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Seats, restraints47● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst 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 are on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 80.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 45.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 53.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.Manual 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.
Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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48Seats, restraintsSeat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lowerSeat inclination
Press switch
at the rear:front end higherat the front:front end lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four-way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
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Seats, restraints49Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Power seat adjustment
9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment
Move switch forwards / backwards.
Seat height
Move switch upwards / downwards.
Seat inclination
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50Seats, restraintsMove front of switch upwards /
downwards.
Backrest inclination
Turn switch forwards / backwards.
Lumbar support, adjustable thigh
support, see manual seat adjustment 3 47.
Memory function for power seat
adjustment
Two different driver's seat settings
can be stored.
Vehicle personalisation 3 108.
Storing memory position
● Adjust driver's seat to desired position.
● Press and hold M and 1 or 2
simultaneously until a chime sounds.
Recall of memory positions
Press and hold 1 or 2 until the stored
seat position has been reached.
Releasing the button during seat
movement cancels the recall.
Safety function
If the driver's seat encounters
resistance during movement, the
recall may stop. After removing the
obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position button
for 2 seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Note
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.
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Seats, restraints51Armrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Ventilating
Activate ventilation by pressing A for
the respective front seat.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.
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52Seats, restraintsRear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders.
Heating
Adjust seat heating by turning thumb
wheel ß for the respective rear outer
seat to the desired setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Seat 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.
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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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54Seats, restraintsthe buckle. Tighten the lap belt
regularly whilst driving by pulling the
shoulder belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
seat belt from fitting snugly. Do not
place objects such as handbags or
mobile phones between the seat belt
and your body.
9 Warning
The seat belt must not rest against
hard or fragile objects in the
pockets of your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 94.
Height adjustment
1. Pull seat belt out slightly.
2. Press the button to disengage the
height adjuster and push it
upwards or downwards.
Adjust the height so that the seat belt lies across the shoulder. It must not
lie across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.