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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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184 Manual front seats
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-
ber of different ways for optimal comfort and
ergonomics.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion* by moving the control up/down.
1Change the length of the seat cushion* by
pulling up the lever and moving the cushion
forward/backward. Move the seat forward/backing by lifting the
handle and moving the seat to a suitable dis-
tance from the steering wheel and pedals.
Check to make sure the seat is securely
locked into place after its setting has been
changed.
Adjust lumbar support* by pressing the but-
ton up/down/forward/rearward. Raise/lower the seat by moving the control
up/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knob
on the backrest.
WARNING
•
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the driver
can comfortably reach and operate the
pedals and gear selector.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that it is
securely locked into position before starting
to drive.
Related information
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190) •
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) 1
Only applies to the driver's seat.

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Power front seats*
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-
ber of different ways for optimal comfort and
ergonomics. The power seats can be moved for-
ward/backward and up/down. The height and
length* of the seat cushion and the tilt of the
backrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support can
be adjusted up, down, forward and backward.
The power seats have an overload protector that
is triggered if a seat is blocked by any object. If
this occurs, remove the object and attempt to
adjust the seat again.
The power seats can be adjusted for a certain
period of time after the door is unlocked without
the engine running. The seats can always be
adjusted while the engine is running. They can
also be adjusted for a short period after the
engine is turned off.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188) •
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) Adjusting the power front seats*
Set the desired sitting position using the control
on the front seat's seating section. To activate
the multifunction control and set the various con-
venience functions, turn the control upward/
downward. To activate the multi-function control and set
the various comfort functions, turn the con-
trol* upwards/downwards.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion by moving the control up/down.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control
up/down.
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving
the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt by moving the con-
trol forward/backward.

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186 Only one movement (forward/rearward/up/
down) can be performed at a time.
The front seat backrests cannot be folded down
completely.
Related information
•
Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) Storing memory settings in power
front seats*
The memory function can be used to store the
settings for the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display*.
Three different settings can be stored using the
memory function. The memory function controls
are located on one or both of the front doors*. Memory button
Memory button
Memory button
Button M for storing a setting.
Storing a position1. Adjust the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display to the desired position. 2.
Press and hold the M button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate.
3. Within three seconds, press and hold the 1,
2 or 3 button.
> When the position has been stored in the memory button, an audible signal will
sound and the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out.
If none of the memory buttons are pressed within
three seconds, the M button will go out and no
position will be stored.
The seat must be adjusted again before a new
memory position can be stored.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191)

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Using stored memory in a powered
front seat
The memory function can be used to store the
settings for the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display*.
Using a stored positionA stored position can be used with the front door
open or closed:
Front door open
– Briefly press one of the memory buttons
(1-3). The seat, door mirrors and head-up
display will move and stop at the positions
stored in that button.
Front door closed
– Press and hold one of the memory buttons
(1-3) until the seat, door mirrors and head-
up display stop in the positions stored in that
memory button.
If the memory button is released, the seat, door
mirrors and head-up display will stop moving.
WARNING •
Because the front seats can be adjusted
with the ignition off, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the
power seat control panel.
• Do not adjust the seat while driving.
• The seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward
as comfort and control allow.
• The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in
motion.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190) •
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.
188 Front seat massage settings*
The settings can be adjusted using either the
multifunction control* on the seat or the center
display. The adjustment settings are shown in
the center display. Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.
Massage settingsThe following massage settings are available:
• On/
Off: Select On/Off to turn on/off the
massage function.
• Programs 1-5: There are 5 preset massage
programs. Select Swell, Tread, Advanced,
Lumbar or Shoulder.
• Intensity: Select Low, Normal or High.
• Speed: Select Slow, Normal or Fast.
Restarting the massage function
The massage function turns off automatically
after 20 minutes. The function is reactivated
manually.
–
Tap
Restart, which is displayed in the center
display, to restart the selected massage pro-
gram.
>
The massage program will restart. If no
selection is made, the message will be
stored in Top view.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) Adjusting front seat massage
settings*
The settings for the multifunctional seats can be
adjusted using either the mutifunction control on
the seat or the center display. The adjustment
settings are shown in the center display*.
Adjusting front seat massage settings*The front seat backrests have a massage func-
tion. Air-filled cushions provide the massaging
action and a number of settings are available.
The massage function can only be activated
when the engine is running.
1. Activate the multifunction control by turning the control upward/downward. The seat set-
tings view will appear in the center display.
2. Select Massage in the seat settings view.
3.

Select massage settings by tapping the cen-
ter display or by moving the cursor up/down
using the multifunction control's upper/lower
buttons. Change a setting in the selected
function by tapping the arrows on the center
display or by using the multifunction control's
front/rear buttons.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)

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•
Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) Adjusting front seat cushion length
The settings can be adjusted using either the
multifunction control* on the seat or the center
display. The adjustment settings are shown in
the center display. Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.
Turn the control up or down to activate the multi-
function control.
Adjusting the seat cushionThe length of the seat cushion can be adjusted
using the multifunction control on the side of the
seat.
1. Activate the multifunction control by turning the control upward/downward. The seat set-
tings view will appear in the center display. 2.
Select Cushion extension in the seat set-
tings view.
• Push in the front part of the four-way but-
ton (the round one) to extend the seat
cushion.
• Press the rear part of the four-way button
to shorten the seat cushion.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.
190 Adjusting front seat side bolster
settings*
The settings can be adjusted using either the
multifunction control* on the seat or the center
display. The adjustment settings are shown in
the center display. Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.
The side bolsters in the front seat backrests can
be inflated/deflated to adjust the amount of sup-
port provided.
To adjust the side bolsters:
1.

Activate the multifunction control by turning
the control upward/downward . The seat
settings view will appear in the center dis-
play. 2.
Select Side bolsters in the seat settings
view.
• Press the front part of the four-way button
to increase side bolster support .
• Press the rear part of the four-way button
to decrease side bolster support.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) Adjusting front seat lumbar
support*
Activate the multifunction control* by turning the
control upward/downward. The seat settings
view will appear in the center display. Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.
Lumbar support can be adjusted in four direc-
tions by pressing the four-way lumbar support
button on the side of the seat cushion. The lum-
bar support can be adjusted forward/backward
and up/down.
Adjusting front seat lumbar support*To adjust the lumbar support:
1. Activate the multifunction control by turning the control upward/downward. The seat set-
tings view will appear in the center display.

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2.
Select Lumbar in the seat settings view.
• Press the four-way button (the round but-
ton) up/down to move the lumbar support
upward/downward.
• Press the front part of the four-way button
to increase lumbar support.
• Press the rear part of the four-way button
to decrease lumbar support.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191) Adjusting the passenger seat from
the driver's seat*
The front passenger seat can be adjusted from
the driver's seat.
Activating the functionThe function is activated via the function view in
the center display:
Tap the Adjust PassengerSeat button to activate.
Adjust passenger seatThe driver must adjust the passenger seat within
10 seconds of activating the function. If no
adjustment is made within this time, the function
will be deactivated.
The driver adjusts the passenger seat using the
controls on the driver's seat: Move the passenger seat forward/rearward
by moving the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt of the passenger
seat by moving the control forward/back-
ward.
Related information
•
Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)

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192 •
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190) Folding the second row backrests
The second row of seats has three individual
seating positions. The backrests can be folded
down separately.
WARNING •
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into
position before driving. Use caution when
adjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-
less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securely
tied down to help prevent injury or dam-
age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply the
parking brake when loading or unloading
the vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertently
moved.
CAUTION When the backrest is folded down, make sure
there are no objects in the rear seat, and the
seat belts are not buckled. Otherwise there is
a risk of damage to the upholstery.
CAUTION The seat cushion of the integrated child
restraint* must be in the stowed position
before the center seat backrest can be folded
down.
The armrest* in the center seat must be
raised before the seat backrest is folded
down.
If the vehicle has private locking*, the ski
hatch must be closed before the seat back-
rest is folded down.
NOTE The front seats may need to be pushed for-
ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that the
rear seat backrests can be fully lowered.
The rear seats may also need to be moved
rearward.
The seats in the second row must be in the
upright position before they can be folded
down completely. They should not be folded
down when they are tilted forward to access
the third row of seats.

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Center seat To fold down the backrest:
1.

Fold down the head restraint manually.
2. Pull the strap on the right side of the center seat.
3. Fold the backrest down until it locks into position. The seat cushion will move down-
ward/forward when the backrest is folded
down and create a flat surface.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1. Pull the strap.
2. Fold up the backrest and release the strap. Push the backrest until it locks into position.
3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.
Outboard seats To fold down the backrest:
NOTE
When folding down a second row seat back-
rest, always start from the seat's normal
upright position. Do not use the handle for
folding down the seat when the seat is in the
position for accessing the third row.
1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of
the seat while the backrest is being folded
down. 2.

Make sure that backrest and head restraint
do not come in contact with the seat in front
while the backrest is being folded down. Fold
the backrest down until it locks into position.
> The seat cushion will move downward/ forward when the backrest is folded down
and create a flat surface. The head
restraint folds down automatically when
the backrest is lowered.
WARNING Make sure the backrest is securely locked
into position after it is folded down.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1.

Pull up and hold the handle on the side of
the seat while the backrest is being folded
up.
2. Make sure that backrest and head restraint do not come in contact with the seat in front
while the backrest is being folded up. Fold up
the backrest and release the handle.
3. Press the backrest until it locks into position.
4. Fold up the head restraint manually.