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Keys, doors and windows41Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent then releasing: window moves
up or down automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more in the
same direction.
Safety function
This function depends upon version.
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press V to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
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42Keys, doors and windows
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 114.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional two
seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.Rear windows
To partially open the rear windows, tilt the lever and push it fully to lock the
windows in the open position.
Heated rear window Operated by pressing e together
with heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control system, e is located at a different position.
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Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the second row seats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the
door frame.
Roof
Glass panel Sunblind
Press N at the rear: the sunblind is
opened as long as the switch is
operated.
Press N at the front: the sunblind is
closed as long as the switch is
operated.
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44Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 44
Front seats ................................... 45
Seat position .............................. 45
Seat adjustment ........................46
Seat folding ............................... 47
Armrest ...................................... 49
Heating ...................................... 49
Rear seats ................................... 50
Second row seats ......................50
Third row seats .......................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Three-point seat belt .................55
Airbag system .............................. 57
Front airbag system ...................60
Side airbag system ....................60
Curtain airbag system ...............61
Airbag deactivation ....................62
Child restraints ............................. 63
Child restraint systems ..............63
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press catch and push it downwards.
Removal
Press catch, pull the respective head
restraint upwards and remove.
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46Seats, restraints● 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 89.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 44.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull the handle, slide the seat, then
release the handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the
seat is locked in place.
Depending on version, pull the lever
of the passenger seat and slide the seat, then release the handle.
Backrest inclination
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50Seats, restraintsRear seats
Second row seats Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Move front seats forward.
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 75.
Folding the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards 3 44.
2. Check that the outer seat belts are
lying correctly on the backrests.
3. Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down thebackrests onto the seat cushion.
4. Depending on version, fold down the centre backrest by pulling the
loop.
5. Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pull
lever on left or right sidewall of the
load compartment to fold the rear
seat backrests.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
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52Seats, restraints9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up or removing the third row
seats.
Folding the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards and if necessary fold
down the seats of the second row.
Head restraints 3 44
Folding the seats of the second
row 3 50
2. Pull the lever and fold down the
backrest onto the seat cushion.
3. Pull the handle and tilt the entire seat forwards.
4. Secure the folded seat in theupright position by attaching the
strap to one of the pillars of the
head restraint in front of the folded seat.
Unfolding the seats 1. Ensure that the seat belts do not obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Remove the strap and lower the seat assembly to the floor,
ensuring the rear support is
located on the anchor point and
securely latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
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Seats, restraints53Removing the seats1. Push the head restraint downwards and if necessary fold
down the seats of the second row.
Head restraints 3 44
Folding the seats of the second
row 3 50
2. Pull the lever and fold down the backrest onto the seat cushion.
Pull the handle and tilt the entire
seat forwards (refer to "Folding
the seats" above).3. Pull the loop to disengage the locks and remove the seat
assembly from the floor anchor
points.
Installing the seats
1. Attach the seat assembly front supports to the front anchor
points.
2. Fold the seat backwards to the floor to fix its rear anchor point.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Longitudinal seat adjustment
Pull the handle, slide the seat, then
release the handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the
seat is locked in place.