8In briefSeat height
Lever motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 45.
Seat adjustment 3 46.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 44.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 45.
Seat belts 3 54.
Airbag system 3 58.
46Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to 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 on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 84.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 44.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 55.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 46.
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.
56Seats, restraintsHeight adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle. The seat belt retracts automatically.
Driving and operating231For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 303.
Towing the vehicle 3 305.
The master switch is located on the
lower part of the right-hand door pillar,
behind a trim panel.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,
the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance and that there are no
obstructions when adjusting the
suspension height.
The remote control unit is magnetic
and may be fixed to any metal part of the vehicle or stored in its holder.
With the engine running, press the appropriate button for two seconds to
adjust the suspension height.
Indicator light will flash intermittently
while height adjustment is in progress
and illuminates when complete.
If the ignition is switched on with
engine not running, the suspension
height can only be lowered.
Notice
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Pre-programmed settings
Adjusts the suspension height to one
of three pre-programmed positions.
232Driving and operatingl:lowered positionk:normal positionj:raised positionCaution
If an obstacle is detected while
raising or lowering, the
suspension height is returned to the normal position after a delay.
This does not guarantee damage- free operation. Ensuring sufficient
clearance and freedom from
obstacles is the responsibility of the driver.
Manual settings
Manual adjustment can only be
performed when the vehicle is
stationary.
Select by pressing h for 2 seconds,
then R to raise, or S to lower.
To exit, press any of the pre-
programmed buttons.
Notice
Obstacle detection is not available
during manual adjustment.
When a certain low speed is
exceeded or when the ignition is
switched off, height adjustment is deactivated automatically and the
suspension height is returned to the
normal position.
Service mode
When the vehicle is stationary, press
i for 5 seconds to put the vehicle into
service mode. The indicator light will
illuminate.
When service mode has been
activated, the air suspension master
switch must be turned off.
To exit service mode, press i again
for 5 seconds.
Fault
If a fault is detected, i will flash
intermittently. If service mode has been activated and there is a fault, h,
S and R will flash simultaneously.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
soot particles out of the exhaust
gases. The system includes a self-
cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification.
The filter is cleaned by periodically
burning off the soot particles at high
temperature. This process takes
place automatically under set driving
346Rear view display.........................40
Rear windows .............................. 41
Rear window wiper setting.......... 128
Recalling a station ......................146
Recalling a stored station ...........144
Receiving calls............................ 200
Recent destinations ....................176
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 311, 315
Refuelling ................................... 262 Region ........................................ 147
Registered trademarks ...............321
Remote control ............................. 20
Restore default settings ..............128
Restore factory settings ..............138
Retractable parking brake ..........244
Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..........246, 248
Ride height ................................. 230
Roller shutter .............................. 335
Roof .............................................. 43
Glass panel ............................... 43
Roof load ...................................... 81
Roof rack ..................................... 81
Route .......................................... 165
Route information .......................182
Route planning method ..............165
Route settings............................. 165S
Safety alerts................................ 165
Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Safety prop ................................. 330
Save a favourite destination .......176
Saved locations .......................... 176
SD card............................... 163, 165
Search for Bluetooth device .......196
Search radio station name .........144
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 45
Security code .............................. 119
Select a destination ....................176
Selecting the waveband .............143
Selective catalytic reduction .......233
Selector lever ............................. 241
Service ............................... 222, 310
Service display ......................93, 98
Service information ....................310
Services ...................................... 128
Service vehicle soon .................... 98
Settings....................................... 128
Setting the time........................... 128
Setting the volume ......................128
Setting up the navigation system 165Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................256
Sideboards ................................. 327
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 281
Side wind assist .......................... 247
Side windows................................ 41
Simulcast .................................... 147
Slideshow ................................... 165
Sliding door .................................. 29
Sliding side door ........................... 29
Smartphone Phone projection .....................162
Software version .........................200
Sound optimisation .....................136
Spare wheel ............................... 300
Speed cameras .......................... 165
Speed dependent volume ..........137
Speed limiter....................... 103, 250
Speedometer ............................... 90
Speed warning ........................... 103
Starting and operating ................225
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine .......17, 226, 241
Station search............................. 144
Station storing............................. 146
Steering ...................................... 224
Steering column controls ......84, 121
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 84
Steering wheel controls ...............84