98 Controls in detailSeatsInstalling rear seat head restraints
Insert head restraint and push it down
to the stop.
Push release button1 and adjust
head restraint to the desired position
(page 37).
Stowing rear center head restraint
1Rear center head restraint
2Bar
3Clip
Remove rear center head restraint
(page 97).
If necessary, remove cargo floor plates,
see “Removing cargo floor plates”
(page 165).
Slide rear seats forward, see “Adjusting
rear seat fore and aft” (
page 100).
Fold rear seat backrests down, see
“Folding down the backrest”
(page 100).
From cargo compartment, attach rear
center head restraint1 to underside
of rear center seat.
Make sure front side of head
restraint1 is facing upward.
Press bar2 on both sides into
clips3.
Heated seats*
Both switches for the front seats are loca-
ted in the center console.
1Normal heating
2Rapid heating
Start the engine.
Switching on seat heating
Press upper switch position1.
A red indicator lamp on the switch
lights up.
294 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
the engine will not run
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the key is in steering
lock position2.
If the key is left in steering lock position0
for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the switch. In this case,
the steering is locked. To unlock, remove
key from steering lock and reinsert.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.iTo signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, turn key
in steering lock to position2 and acti-
vate combination switch for left or right
turn signal in usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the
hazard warning flasher will operate
again.
iThe vehicle cannot be started via
tow-start.iIf the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the gear selector lever will re-
main locked in positionP and the key
will not turn in the steering lock. For
more information, see “Battery”
(page 272) and “Jump starting”
(page 291).
For information on manual unlocking
transmission gear selector lever, see
(page 270).
