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Opening and closing

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Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

During the initialization, the glass sunroof

closes without jam protection.

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐

erwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the reel up and hold it until

the initialization is complete:

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Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is com‐

pleted when the glass sun‐

roof is completely closed.

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The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐

tection.

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Keep the movement area unobstructed

Vehicle features and options

When changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;

otherwise, people might get injured or objects

damaged.◀

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Manually adjustable seats

At a glance

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital

contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in

an accident in combination with:

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Safety belts, refer to page 53.

Head restraints, refer to page 54.

Airbags, refer to page 98.

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Forward/backward

Seat tilt

Backrest width

Lumbar support

Height

Seats

Backrest tilt

Hints

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Forward/backward

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

Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear

while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under

the safety belt in the event of an accident. This

would eliminate the protection normally pro‐

vided by the belt.◀

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired

direction.

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After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐

ward or back slightly making sure it engages

properly.

to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat

engages properly.

Electrically adjustable seats

At a glance

Height

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat

or lift it off, as necessary.

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2

3

4

5

Seat and mirror memory

Backrest width

Backrest tilt

Lumbar support

Backrest tilt

Forward/backward, height, seat tilt

General information

The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored

for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐

cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐

sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,

refer to page 44, is activated for this purpose.

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the

backrest or lift it off, as necessary.

Adjustments in detail

1. Forward/back.

Seat tilt

Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired

tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight

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2. Height.

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.

Front seat heating

3. Seat tilt.

4. Backrest tilt.

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐

ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

If the journey is continued within approx. 15

minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐

ically with the temperature selected last.

Switch off

Lumbar support

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐

justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐

gion 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.

The curvature is increased/

decreased.

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Press the upper/lower sec‐

tion of the switch.

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The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point

will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐

ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

Rear seat heating

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The two outer safety belt buckles,

integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐

sengers sitting on the left and right.

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The center rear safety belt buckle is solely

intended for the center passenger.

Hints

One person per safety belt

Switching on

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.◀

Press button once for each tempera‐

ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

Putting on the belt

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 a frontal impact and in‐

jure the abdomen.

If the journey is continued within approx. 15

minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐

ically with the temperature selected last.

Switch off

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck,

rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable

objects, or be pinched.◀

What reduces the restraining effect

Safety belts

Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull

the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the

tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;

otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the

restraining effect is reduced.◀

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has five seats, each of which is

equipped with a safety belt.

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being

worn by all occupants before driving off.

For the occupants' safety the belt locking

mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the

belt out of the holder when applying it.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing

added protection, they are not a substitute for

safety belts.

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Buckling the belt

Headrests

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Seat and mirror memory

Hints

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

Do not retrieve the memory setting while

driving, as an unexpected movement of the

seat could result in an accident.◀

Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

Keep the movement area unobstructed

When changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;

otherwise, people might get injured or objects

damaged.◀

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐

nism.

Safety belt reminder for driver's and

passenger's seat

The concept

Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and

called up. Settings for the backrest width and

lumbar support are not stored in memory.

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐

nal sounds. Make sure that the safety

belts are positioned correctly. The

safety belt reminder is active at speeds above

approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated

if objects are placed on the front passenger

seat.

At a glance

Damage to safety belts

Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐

aged otherwise:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt

tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors

checked.

Check and replace safety belts

Storing

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

This should only be done by your service

center; otherwise, this safety feature might not

work properly.◀

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Mirrors

3.

Press button. The LED in the but‐

ton lights up.

Exterior mirrors

4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED

is lit. The LED goes out.

General information

If the SET button is pressed accidentally:

The mirror on the passenger side is more

curved than the driver's side mirror.

Press button again.

The LED goes out.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐

ror setting is stored for the profile currently in

use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐

mote control, the position is automatically re‐

trieved if this function is active.

Calling up settings

Comfort function

1. Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

Note

Estimating distances correctly

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

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 corresponding seat position is performed

automatically.

The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting

the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.

At a glance

Safety mode

1. Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐

tion.

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, calling up stored seat posi‐

tions is deactivated to save battery power.

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2

3

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Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

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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.

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the switch.

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Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Adjusting electrically

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.◀

The setting corresponds to the direc‐

tion in which the button is pressed.

Saving positions

Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 54.

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated

whenever the engine is running.

Adjusting manually

In case of electrical malfunction press edges of

mirror.

Automatic dimming feature

Automatic Curb Monitor

The concept

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐

med. Photocells are used to control the Interior

rearview mirror, refer to page 56.

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on

the front passenger side is tilted downward.

This improves your view of the curb and other

low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic

dimming feature

The concept

Activating

1.

Slide the switch to the driver's side

mirror position.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror

position.

Photocells are used for control:

Fold in and out

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In the mirror glass.

Press button.

On the back of the mirror.

Possible at speeds up to approx.

15 mph/20 km/h.

Functional requirement

For proper operation:

E. g. this is advantageous

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Keep the photocells clean.

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In car washes.

Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

In narrow streets.

For folding mirrors back out 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.

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Steering wheel

Note

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

Press button.

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On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

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