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reminder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Front
head
restraints
Safety
information
WARNING
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xBefore driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.'xAdjust the head restraint so its center supj
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'xAdjust the distance so that the head rej
straint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the proj tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'xDo not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.'xOnly use accessories that have been dej
termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.'xDo not use any accessories, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Adjusting
the
height
'xTo raise: push the head restraint up.'xTo lower: press button, arrow 1, and push head restraint down.
After setting the height, move the head restraint
up or down slightly, making sure it engages
properly.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Raise the head restraint up against the resistj ance.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
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Rear
head
restraints
Safety
information
WARNING
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xBefore driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.'xAdjust the head restraint so its center supj
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'xAdjust the distance so that the head rej
straint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the proj tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'xDo not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.'xOnly use accessories that have been dej
termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.'xDo not use any accessories, for instancepillows, while driving.Height
Settings'xTo lower: press the button, arrow 1, and pushthe head restraint down.'xTo raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, move the head restraint
up or down slightly, making sure it engages
properly.
Folding
down
the
head
restraint
Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
'xTo the back: press the button, arrow 1, andfold the head restraint back, arrow 2.'xForward: fold the head restraint toward thefront as far as it will go. Make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
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1.Raise the head restraint up against the resistjance.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Memory
function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necj essary, retrieved using the memory function:
'xSeat position.'xExterior mirror position.
General
information
Two memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver profile, refer to
page 76.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the followj ing settings are not stored:
'xBackrest width.'xLumbar support.Safety
information
WARNING
Using the memory function while driving can
lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vej
hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an
accident. Only retrieve the memory function
when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
Overview
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the button
lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is
lit. The LED goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
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Calling
up
settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short time.
Calling
up
of
a
seat
position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posij
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:'xOpen and close the door or tailgate.'xPress a button on the remote control.'xPress the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automaticallyretrieved if the function, refer to page 79, is actij
vated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored
using the memory function, refer to page 93.
Safety
information
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to the traffic behind
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.
Overview1Settings2Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and out
Selecting
a
mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch.
Adjusting
electrically Press button.
The mirror movement follows the button
movement.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing,fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Press button.
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Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the folj
lowing situations:'xIn vehicle washes.'xOn narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out autoj matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic
heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Automatic
dimming
feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is autoj
matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mirj
ror are used to control this.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exteriormirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other low-lyj
ing obstacles when parking, for instance.
Activating
1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's sidemirror position.
Interior
mirror,
manually
dimmable
Flip
lever
To reduce the blinding effect of the interior mirjror, flip the lever forward.
Turn
knob
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
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Interior
mirror,
automatic
dimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
'xIn the mirror glass.'xOn the back of the mirror.
Functional
requirements
'xKeep the photocells clean.'xDo not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is stationary only.
Settings1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating position.3.Fold the lever back up.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching
on/off Press button.
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the
vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Always
transport
children
in
the
rear
seat
General
information
Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the rear seat.
Transport children younger than 13 years of age
or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat
in suitable child restraint systems designed for
the age, weight and size of the child. Children
13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt
as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, weight, and
size.
Safety
information
WARNING
The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on
children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suitaj
ble additional child restraint systems. The effij
cacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts are fasjtened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safetybelt can cause additional injuries, for instance in
the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft,
150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General
information Should it ever be necessary to use a child rej
straint system in the front passenger seat, make
sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Automatic
deactivation of front-seat passenger airbags, rej fer to page 139.
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Safety
information
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the airj bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger airj
bags are deactivated and that the PASSENj
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system is limj
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustj
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the child restraint system fits securelyagainst the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and corj
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head rej
straints or remove them.
Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information Pay attention to the specifications of the child rej
straint system manufacturer when selecting, inj
stalling, and using child restraint systems.
Safety
information
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system is limj
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustj ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the child restraint system fits securelyagainst the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and corj
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head rej
straints or remove them.
WARNING
The protective effect of damaged child restraint
systems or of child restraint systems exposed
to an accident and their fastening systems can
be limited or lost. A child can e.g.,not suffij
ciently restrained, for instance in the event of
an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have
damaged child restraint systems or of child rej
straint systems exposed to an accident and
their fastening systems checked and possibly
replaced by the dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
On
the
front
passenger
seat
Deactivating
airbags
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airj
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger airj
bags are deactivated and that the PASSENj
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags auj
tomatically, refer to page 139.
Seat
position
and
height Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possible
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and bring it as far up as possible to obtain the
best possible position for the belt and to offer
optimal protection in the event of an accident.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is loj cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the front passenger seat carefully forward
until the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
Backrest
width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger seat,
open the backrest width completely. Do not
change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position.
Child
seat
security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt
1.Pull out the belt strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system. The
safety belt is locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.Pay attention to the operating and safety inforjmation of the child restraint system manufacturer
when installing and using LATCH child restraint
fixing systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are not correctly engaged, the protective effect of
the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be
limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Make sure that the lower anchors are sej
curely engaged and that the LATCH child rej
straint fixing system fits securely against the
backrest.
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PositionSymbolMeaningThe corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anj
chors are marked with a pair, 2,
of LATCH symbols.
Before
installing
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the
child restraint system.
Assembly
of
LATCH
childrestraint
fixing
systems
1.Install child restraint system, see manufacturj
er's information.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are propj erly connected.
Child
restraint
systems
with
tether
strap
Safety
information
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system, the protective efj fect can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not
guided across sharp edges and without twistj ing to the upper retaining strap.
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or there is none. In particular situations, for injstance braking maneuvers or in case of an accijdent, the rear backrest can fold forward. There
is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure
that the rear backrests are locked.
NOTE
The anchors for the upper retaining straps of
child restraint systems are only provided for
these retaining straps. When other objects are
mounted, the anchors can be damaged. There
is a risk of damage to property. Only mount
child restraint systems to the upper retaining straps.
Anchors
The respective symbol shows the anchorfor the upper retaining strap. Seats withan upper top tether are marked with this
symbol. It can be found on the rear seat backrest
or the rear window shelf.
Routing
the
retaining
strap
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