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passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child. Ensure
the passenger is in the correct position ’ Ÿpage 10.
Move the second and third row of seats fully back and lock them. Place the
seat backs in a vertical position and fold the armrests down.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially
designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific categories for the vehicle”,
“limited” or “semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of vehicles with each ISOFIX seat,
which includes the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in question is
approved. If the vehicle is included in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category included in the list, then it can be used
in your vehicle. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an
updated list of vehicles.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possible
that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats
in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row
of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help themselves.
xChild seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
Securing child seats with the seat belt
Securing the child seat using the seat belt
xPlease read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling instruc-
tions.
xPositioning the child seat on the seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats
Group 0: chil-
dren up to 10 kgEIUFa)
Group 0+: chil-
dren up to 13 kg
EIUFa)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1: 9 to 18
kg
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for use in this group.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Unfolding the integrated child seat
The integrated child seat can be fitted with a side head restraint. SEAT recom-
mends use of the integrated child seat with the side head restraint fitted and
also that this seat be used only for children above the age of 3.Lifting the cushion
xPull the unlock lever Ÿfig. 30 on the cushion in the direction of the
arrow Ÿfig. 30 .
Fig. 30 Integrated child
seats. lift up the cushion.
Fig. 31 Integrated child seats. position the head
restraint over the side head restraint and fit into place
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xFold both sides Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 up in the direction of the arrow
Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 .
xPush the cushion Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 back in the direction of the arrow
Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 until it engages.
Fitting the side head restraint
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 137.
xRemove the head restraint.
xMake sure the belt guide handle on the window side is on the side head
restraint Ÿpage 54.
xInsert the guide rods Ÿpage 53, fig. 31 of the head restraint into the
guides on the side head restraint Ÿpage 53, fig. 31 .
xInsert the head restraint and the side head restraint into the guides on the
corresponding backrest Ÿpage 53, fig. 31 .
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go.
xFold the backrest of the rear seat back.
xPull the rear seat and the backrest to check whether they are engaged
properly.
Seat belt routing on the integrated child seat
Using the guide handle Ÿfig. 33, position the seat belt so that the shoulder
part of the belt lies on the centre of the child's shoulder.
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seats. Adjusting the belt
webbing.
Fig. 33 Integrated child
seats. seat belt routing
with guide handle.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Seat belt guide handle
xSecure the seat belt guide handle to the side head restraint on the
window side. The guide handle is secured by a button.
xOpen the upper button on the seat belt guide handle and pass the belt
webbing below the side head restraint and through the guide handle.
xClose the button again.
Adjusting the belt routing
xGuide the automatic three-point seat belt below the side head restraint.
xPull the latch plate and slowly place the belt webbing across the child's
chest and lap.
xInsert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it
down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
xPull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the
buckle.
WARNING
The seat belt only offers maximum protection from severe or fatal injuries
when it is correctly positioned.
xChildren must assume the proper sitting position and be properly
belted in while travelling.
xThe shoulder belt must be positioned against the middle of the
shoulder.
xThe seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably.
xAllow the belt to retract until it fits tightly over the child's seat.
xThe lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the
stomach.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
Removing the seat belt
Lowering the cushion
xPull the unlock lever Ÿfig. 34 on the cushion in the direction of the
arrow .
xPush the cushion down through the central area in the direction of the
arrow until it safely engages Ÿ. The side supports fold away automat-
ically.
Removing the side head restraint
xOpen the seat belt guide handle.
xGuide the seat belt by hand to pull the belt back in more easily and not
damage the trim.
xPush the head restraint up as far as it will go.
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 137.
xRemove the head restraint along with the side head restraint.
xRemove the head restraint and side head restraint by pulling on it.
xFitting the head restraint.
Fig. 34 Integrated child
seats. lowering the
cushion.
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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in and
out of the third row of seats.
Folding down the seat of the second row
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xIf necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat
Ÿpage 52.
xIf necessary, raise the armrests.
xRemove any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats,
where applicable Ÿ.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xPush the lever Ÿfig. 87 forwards and fold the backrest of the rear
seat. The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded completely
forwards Ÿ.
xAlways take care when entering and leaving the vehicle Ÿ.Repositioning the seat of the second row
xLift the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire seat
folds backwards Ÿ.
xMake sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts can
provide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark Ÿfig. 87 should
no longer be visible Ÿ in “Folding down rear seats to create load space”
on page 147.
Emergency exit function
If the lever Ÿfig. 87 does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on
the second row can be folded forwards from the third row to allow occupants
of the third row of seats to get out of the vehicle Ÿ.
xPull handle Ÿfig. 87 back and fold the backrest of the rear seat. The
complete rear seat folds forward Ÿ.
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result
in severe injury and accident.
xNever use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in motion.
xAvoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats
back.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
rear seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking safely when posi-
tioned upright.
xAll backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly
locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the backrest in
case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident.
Fig. 87 Second row of
seats: convenient entry
function controls.
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xA red mark on the side of the seat Ÿpage 140, fig. 87 indicates
that the backrest is not engaged. The mark is no longer visible when the
backrest is correctly engaged.
xIf the backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly locked in
place, no passenger should use them.
xWhen getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the
second row of seats.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possible
that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats
in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row
of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help themselves.
xChild seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
Caution
Before folding down the rear backrest for returning it to its position, adjust
the front seats so that the head restraints and seatbacks do not hit off each
other when folding and unfolding.
Caution
Any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats may be
damaged on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before
folding the seat down.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
The backrest of the front passenger's seat can be folded and locked horizon-
tally.
WARNING (continued)
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Fig. 88 Folding the back-
rest of the front
passenger's seat.
Fig. 89 Unlocking the
folding backrest of the
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The front passenger's frontal airbag must be disconnected Ÿpage 33 if
objects are being transported on the folded front passenger's seat.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
xRemove any objects from the front passenger's seat cushion Ÿ.
xAdjust the front passenger's seat to its lowest position Ÿpage 10.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xUnlock the backrest of the front passenger's seat in the direction of the
arrow Ÿpage 141, fig. 88 .
xFold the backrest of the front passenger's seat forwards in the direction of
the arrow Ÿpage 141, fig. 88 until it is horizontal.
xThe backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage safely in its folded
position.
Lifting the backrest of the front passenger seat
xCheck that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.
xLift the backrest of the front passenger's seat by first unlocking it again
Ÿpage 141, fig. 89.
xLift the backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The backrest
must be engaged.
xThe upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must safely engage.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrest of the front passenger's seat uncontrol-
lably or without paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
xOnly fold and lift the backrest of the front passenger's seat when the
vehicle is stationary.
xWhile the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal
airbag must remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light
on.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrest of the
front passenger's seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking safely
when positioned upright.
xThe upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage. If the
backrest of the front passenger's seat is not locked, it may suddenly move
and cause severe injuries.
WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the backrest of the front
passenger's seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
xNever carry people or children on the front passenger's seat when the
backrest is folded.
xWhen the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, only the
outer seat behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
This also applies to children sitting in a child seat.
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xNever adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.
Removing and fitting the head restraints
All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
Removing the front head restraint
xPush the head restraint up as far as it will go Ÿ in “Adjusting the head
restraints” on page 143.
xUnlock the head restraint using a flat object such as a plastic card, if
required, sliding it between the upholstery of the head restraint and the head
restraint rod-guide cover Ÿfig. 92 .
xPull the head restraint out of the fitting without releasing the button .
Fitting the front head restraint
xInsert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go while pressing button
Ÿfig. 92 .
xAdjust the head restraint to the correct position Ÿpage 143.
Removing the head restraints from the second and third row of seats
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 146.
xPush the head restraint up as far as it will go Ÿ.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 92 Removing the
front head restraint.
Fig. 93 Removing the
rear head restraint.
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xPull the head restraint out of the fitting without releasing the button
Ÿfig. 93 .
xFold the backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
Installing the head restraints for the second and third row of seats
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 146.
xInsert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go while pressing button .
xFold the backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
xAdjust the head restraint to the correct position Ÿpage 143.
WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
xAlways fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person is
occupying a seat.
xRefit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers are
properly protected.
Caution
On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint does
not hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the backrest of the front seat. This
could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle.
Centre ar mrest
To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 94, setting by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre armrest.
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's arm
and cause a serious accident.
xKeep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
xThe centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in this
incorrect position can cause severe injuries.
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Fig. 94 Front centre
armrest.

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Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not
be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle.
Folding down rear seats to create load space
Fig. 95 Second row of seats: folding the rear seat ,
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