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Seats, restraints63Additionally there is a warning labelon the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident 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 head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 46.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fasten the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The 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 an accident 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.
Airbag deactivation
Front airbag and side airbag systems for the front passenger seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint system
is to be fitted on this seat, in
accordance with the instructions in
the child restraint installation location
tables 3 67.
The belt pretensioners and all driver
airbag systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a switch on the
side of the instrument panel.
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64Seats, restraints
With the ignition off, open the front
door, push switch in and rotate
anticlockwise to the OFF position.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator
W illuminates continuously and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 105.
A child restraint system can be
installed in accordance with the
installation locations chart 3 67. An
adult must not occupy the front
passenger seat.9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the table 3 67.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
As long as control indicator Ó is
illuminated, the airbag systems for the front passenger seat will inflate in the event of a collision.
If control indicator j remains
illuminated together with v, this
indicates a fault within the system.
The switch position may have been
changed inadvertently with the
ignition on. Turn ignition off and on
again and reset the switch position. If
j and v still remain illuminated,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator W for airbag
deactivation 3 98.
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Seats, restraints65Child restraints
Child restraint systems9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 63.
Airbag label 3 59.
We recommend a child restraint
system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. For further information,
contact your workshop.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
Child restraint systems can be
fastened with:
● Three-point seat belt
● ISOFIX brackets
● Top-Tether
Three-point seat belt
Child restraint systems can be
fastened by using a three-point seat
belt 3 56.
Depending on the size of the used
child restraint systems and the model
variant, child restraint systems can be
attached to certain 2nd row and 3rd
row rear seats. After fastening the
child restraint system the seat belt
has to be tightened 3 67.ISOFIX child restraint systems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets.
When using ISOFIX mounting
brackets for seat mounting,
universally approved child restraint
systems for ISOFIX may be used.
A Top-Tether strap must be used in
addition to the ISOFIX mounting
brackets.
Permissible mounting location
positions for ISOFIX child restraint
systems are marked in the tables by
< , IL and IUF.
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66Seats, restraintsTop-Tether anchorsTop-Tether anchors are located on
the back of the seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether anchors.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 67.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child
restraint systems.
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 beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Note
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.
Child locks 3 29.
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Seats, restraints67Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system Front seats - All variantsWeight and age classSingle seat - front passenger side 1)Bench seat - front passenger sidewithout airbagwith airbagwithout airbagwith airbagcentreoutercentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kgUU 2)UUU 2)U2)Group I: 9 to 18 kgUU 2)UUU2)U 2)Group II: 15 to 25 kg
Group III: 22 to 36 kgUU 2)UUU 2)U2)1)
If adjustable, ensure seat is in its rearmost position. Make sure vehicle seat belt is as straight as possible between shoulder and
upper anchorage point.
2) Ensure the front passenger airbag system is deactivated when installing a child restraint in this position.
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68Seats, restraintsCrew van - rear seatsWeight and age class2nd row seatsOuterCentreGroup 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kgUXGroup I: 9 to 18 kgUXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
Group III: 22 to 36 kgUX
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Seats, restraints69Combi - rear seatsWeight and age class2nd row seats3rd row seatsDriver side
outer seat
Centre seat
Passenger side
outer seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kgU 3)
,
,
,
Group III: 22 to 36 kgU 4)UF 4)UF4)X3)
Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear facing child seat, then move back the seat in front in accordance with
the child seat instructions.
4) Forward facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the height
of the headrest or remove it if necessary; do not push the seat in front of the child more than halfway back on its runners and do not recline the seatback more than 25°.
Bus - rear seats
Weight and age classRear seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kgXGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
Group III: 22 to 36 kgX
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70Seats, restraintsCrew cab - rear seatsWeight and age class2nd row seatsOuterCentreGroup 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kgUXGroup I: 9 to 18 kgUXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
Group III: 22 to 36 kgUXU:suitable for universal category restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction with three-point
seat belt.UF:suitable for universal category forward-facing restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction
with three-point seat belt.<:suitable for ISOFIX child restraint system with mounting brackets and anchorage points, where fitted. When mounting
an ISOFIX child restraint system, only systems that have been approved for the vehicle may be used. Refer to
" Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system ".X:seat position not suitable for children in this weight and age class.