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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.
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Fig. 88 Folding the back-
rest of the front
passenger's seat.
Fig. 89 Unlocking 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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Head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints
All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
Adjusting height
xPush the head restraint up or down in the direction of the arrow with the
button pressed Ÿfig. 90 or Ÿfig. 91 Ÿ.
xThe head restraint must engage securely in position. There are three
possible positions on the second row of seats and two possible positions on
the third row of seats.
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the top
of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your head
and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck as
close as possible to the head restraint.
Adjusting the head restraint for short people
Lower the head restraint completely, even if your head is below its upper
edge. When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible that a small gap
remains between it and the backrest.
Adjusting the head restraint for tall people
Raise the head restraint completely.
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.
xAll occupants must correctly adjust the head restraint according to
their height to reduce the risk of back injuries in the event of an accident.
The upper edge of the head restraint must be as close as possible to the
same level as the top of your head and under no circumstances below eye
level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head restraint.
Fig. 90 Adjusting the
front head restraints.
Fig. 91 Adjusting the rear
head restraints.
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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.
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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
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Loading luggage compartment
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suitable rope or straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distribu-
tion of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and
braking ability Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xLight Ÿpage 113
xTranspor ting Ÿpage 13
xTo wi ng m o d e Ÿpage 260
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors and
the tailgate to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
xDo not leave children unwatched, especially when the tailgate is open.
Children could climb into the luggage compartment, close the tailgate from
inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
xNever allow children to play in or around the vehicle.
xNever transport people in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is espe-cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
xSecure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
xAlways secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
xWhile driving, always keep object compartments closed.
xDo not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the passenger
compartment, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the
dashboard.
xRemove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets inside
the vehicle and store securely.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
braking distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured
correctly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.
xThe vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due to
a change in the centre of gravity.
xDistribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
possible.
xStore heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle as possible.
Caution
xHard objects on the shelf could chafe the wires of the heating element
and antenna of the rear window and cause damage.
xThe side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from objects.
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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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Each rear seat can fold down individually to extend the luggage compart-
ment.
Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xIf it is necessary, remove the head rests on the integrated child seats then
reinstalled the integrated child seats Ÿpage 52.
xIf necessary, raise the armrests.
xRemove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seat
Ÿ.
xMove the rear seat all the way back.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xIn the middle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre
console, if necessary.
xPull lever Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 back and fold the backrest forwards.
The complete rear seat folds forward Ÿ.
xFold the backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface position
Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 .
xIf necessary, pull on the lever Ÿfig. 96 to move the seat to the
required position.
xWhen the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
Ÿ.
Folding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xOpen the tailgate.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xRemove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seat
Ÿ.
xRemove objects from the space below the rear seat.
xRemove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
system.
xPull lever Ÿfig. 96 back and fold the backrest forwards. The rear seat
folds forward Ÿ and the cushion also moves forward.
xFold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
Fig. 96 Third row of seats: fold down the rear seat to
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xWhen the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
Ÿ.
Putting the seats in the second row back in place
xPull lever Ÿpage 147, fig. 95 upwards and place the seatback in
vertical position. The entire seat folds backwards.
xPull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in place and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat
passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
xOpen the tailgate.
xPull on the handle Ÿpage 148, fig. 96 to put the seat tray back in
position.
xPull on the handle Ÿpage 148, fig. 96 . The entire seat folds back-
wards.
xPress on the seat tray in the backrest until it is held in position by its
magnets.
xOpen the sliding door.
xPut the backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.
xPull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in place and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat
passengers.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention could
cause serious injury.
xNever fold or lift the seats while driving.
xDo no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
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 seat or backrest from locking securely in
the vertical position.
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.
xNo seat must be occupied if the backrest or seat is folded or not
correctly engaged.
Caution
Before folding the backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats so that the
head restraint or backrest do not hit them when it is folded.
Caution
xObjects placed in the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seats
can be damaged when seats are folded down or put back into position.
Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them.
xObjects placed in the moulding on the back of the third row of seats can
be damaged when folding down the seats or putting them back into position.
Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them.
xThe attachment elements and supports for the net partition placed on the
rail system can be damaged when folding down seats from the third row or
putting them back into position and these can also damage the seats them-
selves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the attach-
ment elements and supports for the net from the rail system.
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