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Adjusting
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Adjusting
Manually adjustable seats
At a glance
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
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Forward/backward
Thigh support
Seat tilt
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Height
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Airbags, refer to page 94.
Backrest tilt
Seats
Forward/backward
General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too
far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly to make sure it engages
properly.
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Adjusting
Height
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
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Seat and mirror memory
Backrest width
Backrest tilt
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the remote control currently in use. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control,
the position is automatically retrieved if the
function, refer to page 42, is activated for this
purpose.
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat tilt
Adjustments in detail
1. Forward/back.
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
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2. Height.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
3. Seat tilt.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
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Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
4. Backrest tilt.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
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Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
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Adjusting
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Front seat heating
When ECO PRO, refer to page 171, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety
belts for the safety of you and your passen‐
gers. However, they can only offer protection
when adjusted correctly.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 171, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Hints
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Rear seat heating
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The shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐
sengers sitting on the left and right.
The center rear seat belt buckle is solely
intended for the center passenger.
Switching on
One person per safety belt
Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
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Putting on the belt
speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects, or be pinched.◀
Checking and replacing safety belts
Reduction of restraining effect
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Head restraints in the front
Buckling the belt
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting
the tilt of the backrest.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that
the safety belts are positioned cor‐
rectly. The safety belt reminder is active at
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Adjusting the height
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.
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To raise: pull.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Tilt
Three different tilt positions are available.
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
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Forward: pull the top edge of the head re‐
straint forward, arrow 1.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Back: press the button, arrow 2. The head
restraint folds as far back as possible.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
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Adjusting the height
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.
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To raise: pull.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Before transporting passengers
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted
in elevation.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Folding down head restraints
Extending/retracting head restraint
Only fold down head restraint if no pas‐
sengers are in the rear. Fold out retracted
headrests again if passengers are being car‐
ried in the rear; otherwise, there is increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.◀
Seat and mirror memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror
positions can be stored and retrieved for each
remote control. Settings for the backrest width
and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
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To lower flaps: press the button, arrow 1,
and press down the head restraint.
Fold back up: pull up head restraints.
Storing
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
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Mirrors
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
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Adjusting
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
Fold in and out
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Switch off the ignition.
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control
in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if the setting for this function is active.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions is deactivated to save battery
power.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
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Open and close the door or trunk lid.
Press a button on the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
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Saving positions
Automatic heating
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 53
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used for control in the In‐
Automatic Curb Monitor
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Activating
1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage transmission position R.
Deactivating
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.
Fold in and out
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Press the button.
The concept
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
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In car washes.
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Photocells are used for control:
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
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In the mirror glass.
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
On the back of the mirror.
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Functional requirement
Switching on/off
For proper operation:
Press the button.
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Keep the photocells clean.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.
3. Fold the lever back.
Steering wheel heating
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