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Notes on the correct driver's seat position 185

Cup holders

216

Notes on grab handles

186

Ashtray and cigarette lighter

220

Seats

187

Sockets

222

Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the

Steering wheel

195

223

cockpit

Easy entry and exit feature

197

Fitting/removing the floor mats

226

Memory function

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Stowage areas

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Notes on the correct driver's seat position

ENSURE THE FOLLOWING WHEN ADJUSTING STEERING WHEEL 1, SEAT

WARNING

BELT 2 AND DRIVER'S SEAT 3:

Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the

You are sitting as far away from the driver's airbag as possible, taking the

vehicle is in motion

following points into consideration:

YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING

You are sitting in an upright position

SITUATIONS IN PARTICULAR:

Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering

Your legs are not fully extended and you can depress the pedals properly

wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion

The back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion

head restraint

Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's

You can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent

seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your

You can move your legs freely

seat belt.

You can see all the indicators on the driver's display clearly

You have a good overview of the traffic conditions

Observe the notes on correctly fastening the seat belt (/ page 114).

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Notes on grab handles

WARNING

Risk of injury due to excessive load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab handle or pull it abruptly,

the grab handle may be damaged or come loose from its anchorage.

This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise the seating position or

to assist in getting in and out of the seat.

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Adjusting the front seat electrically

WARNING

Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the

vehicle is in motion

WARNING

Risk of becoming trapped if the seats are adjusted by children

YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING

SITUATIONS IN PARTICULAR:

Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly

when unattended.

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering

wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion

When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and

lock the vehicle.

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's

seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your

seat belt.

You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is switched off.

WARNING

Risk of becoming trapped if the seats are adjusted

Risk of becoming trapped if the seat height is adjusted carelessly

When adjusting a seat, you may trap yourself or a vehicle occupant, e.g.

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants

on the seat guide rail.

could be trapped and thereby injured.

Make sure that no part of the body is within the seat's range of

Children in particular could accidentally press the electrical seat adjust‐

motion when adjusting a seat.

ment buttons and become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that hands or other body

Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Children in the vehicle".

parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjust‐

ment system.

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Head restraints

ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT LUXURY HEAD RESTRAINTS MANUALLY

WARNING

Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the

vehicle is in motion

YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING

SITUATIONS IN PARTICULAR:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering

1 Head restraint height

wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion

2 Seat backrest inclination

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion

3 Seat height

Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's

4 Seat cushion length

seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your

5 Seat cushion inclination

seat belt.

6 Seat fore-and-aft posi‐

tion

Save the settings with the memory function (/ page 200).

WARNING

Risk of injury due to incorrectly adjusted head restraints

If head restraints have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event

of an accident or sudden braking.

Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that

the centre of the head restraint supports the back of the head

at about eye level.

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To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint (equipment-depend‐

ent): pull or push right or left side bolster 2.

To move forwards: pull the head restraint forwards.

To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To move backwards: press release knob 1 and push the head restraint

backwards.

To lower: press release button 1 and push the head restraint down.

ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINTS OF THE REAR SEATS MANUALLY

If the centre rear seat is not occupied: move the head restraint all the

way down.

WARNING

ADJUSTING THE ANGLES OF THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

Risk of injury due to head restraints not being fitted or being

You can adjust only the two outer head restraints.

adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted

Pull or push the bottom edge of the head restraint forwards or back‐

correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area,

wards until the desired position has been reached.

e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.

Always drive with the head restraints fitted.

Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that

the centre of the head restraint supports the back of the head

at about eye level.

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FITTING/REMOVING THE REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS

FITTING

WARNING

Risk of injury due to head restraints not being fitted or being

adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted

correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area,

e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.

Always drive with the head restraints fitted.

Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that

the centre of the head restraint supports the back of the head

at about eye level.

Insert the head restraint such that the notches on the bar are on the left

when viewed in the direction of travel.

REMOVING

Push the head restraint down until it engages.

Configuring the seat adjustments

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat

ADJUSTING THE AIR CUSHIONS

On the corresponding menu, adjust the air cushions for Lumbar or Side

bolsters.

SETTING THE SEAT HEATING BALANCE

Select Heating settings.

Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will go.

Select Seat heating balance.

Push release knob 1 in the direction of the arrow and pull out the head

restraint.

Adjust the heat distribution for the desired seat.

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Overview of massage programmes

Start the programme for the desired seat ;.

To set the massage intensity: switch High intensity on or off.

The availability of the massage function for the various seats is

To stop the massage: select É.

dependent on the vehicle equipment.

Availability of this function depends on the respective equip‐

Hot Relaxing back Combination of heat and massage. It starts by massag‐

ment.

ing the back. In addition, you will start to notice warm pressure points,

beginning in the pelvic area.

Activating Massage Activating massage with upward-moving massage

Resetting the seat adjustments

waves.

Classic Massage Relaxing back massage.

Multimedia system:

Wave Massage Regenerating massage programme via massage waves

4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat

across the back and in the seat cushion.

Select Reset.

Mobilizing Massage Mobilising massage with upward-moving massage

waves. Can promote deeper respiration and hence improve circulation

Select ß for the desired seat.

and blood pressure.

The settings for the selected seat will be reset.

Active Workout backrest and Active Workout cushion These programmes

require your cooperation. Alternating between tensing and releasing

helps to improve blood flow to your muscles. Press against a pressure

point as soon as you feel it.

Selecting a massage programme for the front

seats

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Comfort

Select Massage.

Select a massage programme (/ page 192).

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Switching the seat heating on/off

WARNING

Risk of burns due to repeatedly switching on the seat heating

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion

and seat backrest padding to become very hot.

In particular, the health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity

or a limited ability to react to high temperatures may be affected or

they may even suffer burn-like injuries.

Front seat heating

Do not repeatedly switch on the seat heating.

To protect against overheating, the seat heating may be temporarily deactiva‐

ted after it has been switched on repeatedly.

NOTE

Damage to the seats caused by objects or documents when the

seat heater is switched on

When the seat heater is switched on, overheating may occur due to

objects or documents placed on the seats e.g. seat cushions or child

seats. This could cause damage to the seat surface.

Rear seat heating

Make sure that no objects or documents are on the seats

when the seat heater is switched on.

Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.

Depending on the heating level, up to three indicator lamps will light up.

If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating is switched off.

Requirements:

The power supply is switched on.

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The seat heating will automatically switch down from the three

heating levels after 8, 18 and 35 minutes until the seat heating is

switched off.

Setting the panel heating

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Panel heating

When the seat heating is switched on, the armrests, the centre panels of the

Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired blower setting has been

doors and the centre console can be heated.

reached.

Tap on Switch on panel heating.

Depending on the blower setting, up to three indicator lamps will light

The Panel heating will be linked to the seat heating.

up. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventilation is switched off.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off

Requirements

The power supply is switched on.

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Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the vehicle is switched off.

WARNING

Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the

vehicle is in motion

YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING

SITUATIONS IN PARTICULAR:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering

wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's

1 To adjust the distance to the steering wheel

seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your

2 To adjust the height

seat belt.

Save the settings with the memory function (/ page 200).

If the driver's door is open, the steering wheel can be adjusted

WARNING

for up to 30 minutes after the vehicle has been switched off.

Risk of entrapment for children when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel.

Switching the steering wheel heater on/off

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and

Requirements

lock the vehicle.

The vehicle is switched on.

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Turn the lever in the direction of arrow 1 or 2.

If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering wheel heater is switched on.

When you switch the vehicle off, the steering wheel heater will switch off.

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Using the easy entry and exit feature

WARNING

Risk of becoming trapped during adjustment of the easy entry and

exit feature

WARNING

Risk of accident when pulling away during the adjustment process

You and other vehicle occupants could become trapped.

of the easy entry and exit feature

Ensure that no one has a body part in the sweep of the seat or

You could lose control of the vehicle.

steering wheel.

If somebody becomes trapped, press a memory function posi‐

Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before

tion button.

driving off.

Press the memory function memory button.

Move the steering column adjustment switch in the opposite

direction to the steering wheel's direction of movement.

The adjustment process is stopped.

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you save the steering column adjustment with the memory function

WARNING

Risk of becoming trapped if children activate the easy entry and

If you press one of the memory function position switches, the adjustment

exit feature

process will be stopped.

Children could become trapped if they activate the easy entry and exit

feature, particularly when unattended.

Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Requirements:

When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and

lock the vehicle.

The power supply or the vehicle has been switched on.

IF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT FEATURE IS ACTIVE, THE STEERING WHEEL

Multimedia system:

WILL MOVE UPWARDS OR TOWARDS THE DASHBOARD WHEN:

4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Comfort

5 Easy entry and exit feature

you switch off the vehicle

SETTING THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT FEATURE

you open the driver's door when the vehicle is switched on

Select Steering wheel and seat, Steering wheel only or Off.

When the steering wheel is at the limit of its range of movement,

If you are using a custom user profile, this information will be

it will not move upwards.

used for the easy entry and exit feature. This will cause the

driver's seat and steering wheel to move into the correct position

automatically (/ page 417).

THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE BACK TO THE LAST DRIVE POSITION

IF:

you switch the vehicle on when the driver's door is closed

you close the driver's door when the vehicle is switched on

THE LAST DRIVE POSITION WILL BE SAVED WHEN:

you switch off the vehicle

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Memory function

Function of the memory function

WARNING

Danger of entrapment when memory function is activated by chil‐

dren

WARNING

Risk of an accident if the memory function is used while driving

When children activate the memory function, they can get trapped,

especially if they are unsupervised.

If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you

could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

made.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and

Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the

lock the vehicle.

vehicle is stationary.

You can use the memory function when the vehicle is switched off.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be stored and called up using the

WARNING

memory function.

Risk of entrapment when adjusting the seat with the memory func‐

tion

YOU CAN SAVE SETTINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS:

When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and

Seat, backrest and head restraint

other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped.

Steering wheel

During the adjusting process of the memory function, ensure

Outside mirrors

that no body parts are in the sweep of the seat or the steering

wheel.

If somebody becomes trapped, immediately release the mem‐

ory function position button.

The adjustment process is stopped.

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Operating the memory function

WARNING

Danger of entrapment when memory function is activated by chil‐

dren

WARNING

Risk of an accident if the memory function is used while driving

When children activate the memory function, they can get trapped,

especially if they are unsupervised.

If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you

could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

made.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and

Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the

lock the vehicle.

vehicle is stationary.

You can use the memory function when the vehicle is switched off.

WARNING

Risk of entrapment when adjusting the seat with the memory func‐

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and

other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped.

During the adjusting process of the memory function, ensure

that no body parts are in the sweep of the seat or the steering

wheel.

If somebody becomes trapped, immediately release the mem‐

ory function position button.

To store: Set the desired position for all systems.

The adjustment process is stopped.

Press the V memory button and then press the memory position

button 4, T or U within three seconds.

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are stored.

To call up: Press and hold preset position button 4, T or U

until all the systems are in the stored position.

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You can watch an animation on this topic via the following link:

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Notes on loading the vehicle

WARNING

Risk of injury due to unsuitable stowage of objects

Objects in the deployment area of an airbag may prevent the airbag from

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they may slide

functioning correctly. Observe the notes on airbags (/ page 132).

or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders,

open stowage spaces and mobile phone receptacles may not, in the

WARNING

event of an accident, retain all the objects they contain.

Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking manoeuvres

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently,

or abrupt changes in direction.

they could slip, tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle

occupants.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown

around in these or similar situations.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a

sudden change in direction.

Always ensure that objects do not protrude from stowage

compartments, luggage nets or stowage nets.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown

around.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Before the journey, secure objects, luggage or loads against

Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-

slipping or tipping over.

edged, fragile or too large in the load compartment.

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WARNING

NOTE

Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Damage to the vehicle caused by spilled liquids

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a

If liquids are spilled in the vehicle, parts of the vehicle may be dam‐

depressed pedal.

aged.

This will jeopardise the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

Always securely close containers containing liquids that you

have brought with you.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get

into the driver's footwell.

Clean the vehicle as soon as possible if liquids are spilled.

Make sure that there is always sufficient clearance for the

If larger quantities of liquids are spilled, have the vehicle

pedals.

checked in a qualified specialist workshop.

Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed.

THE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR VEHICLE ARE DEPENDENT

Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on

ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOAD WITHIN THE VEHICLE. YOU SHOULD

top of one another.

BEAR THE FOLLOWING IN MIND WHEN LOADING THE VEHICLE:

Never allow the payload including occupants to exceed the maximum

Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag shut-off: objects trapped

permissible gross mass or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle.

under the front passenger seat may interfere with the function of the auto‐

These are shown on the vehicle identification plate (/ page 703).

matic front passenger airbag shut-off or damage the system. Therefore please

The load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests.

observe the notes on the function of automatic front passenger airbag shut-off

(/ page 120).

Always install the load compartment cover when carrying objects in the

load compartment.

Always use the partitioning net when carrying objects in the load com‐

partment.

Always place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible.

Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and distribute the tension

evenly.

Select drive programme A if the vehicle is fully loaded or occupied.

This is configured for stability (/ page 275).

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WARNING

Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a

depressed pedal.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

This will jeopardise the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get

be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders,

into the driver's footwell.

open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain

all objects they contain.

Make sure that there is always sufficient clearance for the

pedals.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking manoeuvres

or abrupt changes in direction.

Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed.

Always stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in

Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on

such situations.

top of one another.

Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage

spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-

edged, fragile or too large in the load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

1 Stowage spaces in the doors

2 Storage and telephone compartment in the armrest with USB port (USB-C)

3 Storage compartment with cup holder and for wireless charging of a

mobile phone in the front centre console

4 Glove compartment

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WARNING

Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or

be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders,

open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain

all objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking manoeuvres

or abrupt changes in direction.

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clockwise 2 (to lock) or anti-

Always stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in

clockwise 1 (to unlock).

such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage

spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-

edged, fragile or too large in the load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

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Opening the through-loading feature in the

THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE WITHOUT LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER

rear compartment

WARNING

Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or

be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders,

open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain

all objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking manoeuvres

or abrupt changes in direction.

Fold down the rear armrest.

Always stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in

Pull the centre head restraint of the rear bench seat fully upwards.

such situations.

Slide release catch 1 to the left.

Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage

spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-

edged, fragile or too large in the load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Swivel flap 2 to the left until it comes to rest on the rear side of the

rear bench seat.

Push cover 3 forwards until it comes to rest on the rear armrest.

THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE WITH LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER

Fold the seat backrest forwards (/ page 209).

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Folding the rear bench seat forwards

WARNING

Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards,

even while the vehicle is in motion.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt

with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as

intended and could cause additional injury.

Slide release catch 1 to the left.

Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be

Swivel flap 2 to the left until it comes to rest on the rear side of the

restrained by the seat backrest.

rear bench seat.

Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat

Fold the seat backrest backwards and fold the rear armrest down.

backrest are engaged before every trip.

NOTE

Damage to the seat backrests

The seat backrests may be damaged when the rear bench seat is folded

forwards.

Fold the rear bench seat's cushion upwards before the rear

seat backrest is folded forwards.

Fold cover 3 forwards until it comes to rest on the rear armrest.

Pull the centre head restraint of the rear bench seat fully upwards.

You can fold the left and right seat backrests forwards separately.

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Folding back the rear bench seat

WARNING

Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards,

even while the vehicle is in motion.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt

with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as

intended and could cause additional injury.

Fully insert the seat backrest head restraints (/ page 190).

Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be

Fold the seat cushion upwards using the loop 1.

restrained by the seat backrest.

Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat

backrest are engaged before every trip.

NOTE

Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the

seat backrest

The seat belt could become trapped and thus be damaged when the

seat backrest is folded back.

Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped when folding back

the seat backrest.

Pull the release handle 2 upwards until the seat backrest is completely

unlocked.

Fold the seat backrest forwards.

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Swivel seat backrest 1 back until it engages.

Swivel the seat cushion 2 back.

Pull left or right release lever 1 in the direction of the arrow and hold it

Rear seat backrests

in position.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST INCLINATION IN THE REAR

Move seat backrest 2 to the desired angle.

Let go of release lever 1.

WARNING

Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards,

even while the vehicle is in motion.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt

with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as

intended and could cause additional injury.

Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be

restrained by the seat backrest.

Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat

backrest are engaged before every trip.

You can adjust the angle of the rear seat backrests. There are several possible

detent positions.

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Load compartment cover

ROLLING THE LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER IN/OUT

WARNING

Risk of injury or death due to poorly secured objects

The load compartment cover alone cannot secure or restrain heavy

To extend: pull load compartment cover 1 back by grab handle 2 until

objects, items of luggage or heavy loads.

it engages.

You could be hit by an unsecured load, particularly in the event of

To retract: push the rear edge of load compartment cover 1 down‐

abrupt changes in direction, sudden braking or an accident.

wards.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown

Load compartment cover 1 will automatically move forwards.

around.

FITTING AND REMOVING THE LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER

Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping

Requirements:

over, e.g. by using lashing material, even if you are using the

load compartment cover.

The load compartment cover is rolled up.

REMOVING THE LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER

NOTE

Damage to the load compartment cover when loading the vehicle

The load compartment cover may be damaged when loading the vehi‐

cle.

Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover.

The load compartment cover is attached behind the seat backrest of the rear

Press in the end cap of load compartment cover 1 on the right- or

bench seat.

left-hand side.

Push load compartment cover 1 into recess 2 on the opposite side.

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Attaching/removing the partitioning net

Take load compartment cover 1 out by pulling it upwards.

INSTALLING THE LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER

WARNING

Risk of injury or death due to poorly secured objects

The partitioning net alone cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,

items of luggage or heavy loads.

You could be hit by an unsecured load, particularly in the event of

abrupt changes in direction, sudden braking or an accident.

Place load compartment cover 1 in recess 2 on the left-hand or

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown

right-hand side.

around.

Press in the end cap of load compartment cover 1 on the opposite side

Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping

and insert load compartment cover 1 into other recess 2.

over, e.g. by using lashing material, even if you are using the

partitioning net.

Slide the end cap outwards.

For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net when transporting a load.

Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulfil their protective functions.

Replace damaged partitioning nets. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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ATTACHING

Engage hooks 3 in tie-down eyes 4 on the left and right.

Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps until the partitioning net is

tight.

After driving a short distance, check the tension of the partitioning net

and re-tension it if necessary.

REMOVING

Partitioning net without load compartment enlargement

Pull belt clamp 5 upwards until the lashing straps are loose.

Remove hooks 3 from tie-down eyes 4 on the left and right.

Remove guide rod 1 from holders 2.

STOWING

Press the red button on the top and bottom guide rods.

Partitioning net with load compartment enlargement

Extend and unfold the partitioning net.

Collapse and roll up the partition net.

The joints on the top and bottom guide rods will audibly engage.

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Attach guide rod 1 to holders 2 on the roof lining.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 202).

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1 Load securing tie-down eye

1 Bag hook

Overview of bag hooks

WARNING

Risk of injury when using bag hooks with heavy objects

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects or items of luggage.

Objects or items of luggage may be flung around and hit vehicle occu‐

pants.

Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile objects on the bag

hooks.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 202).

The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.

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Design box at the rear-end door

NOTE

Damage to the design box due to improper handling

NOTE

Improper handling of the design box could cause it to be damaged.

Damage to the design box due to unsecured objects or incorrect

Do not press onto the cover from outside, e.g. to push the

vehicle.

If any objects are unsecured or not properly secured, they could be

flung around and damage the design box.

Do not push down too hard on the cover when opening it.

Always secure objects in the design box with partitioning nets

Do not lean on the cover when it is open.

or the eyelet and hook-and-loop tape.

Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean the inside of the

Do not transport fragile objects in the design box.

design box.

Do not exceed the maximum load.

Make sure that when you close the door, objects do not press

against the cover of the design box.

Close the design box before setting off.

1 Eyelet and hook-and-loop tape, e.g. for the charging cable

2 Button for opening design box

3 Luggage net, e.g. for the charging cable

4 Information label: Design box must be kept closed during travel. Do not

store fragile objects in the design box. Information on maximum load.

5 Luggage net in the cover (maximum load 0.5 kg)

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The design box is locked and unlocked centrally along with the vehicle.

If the starter battery is empty, the design box cannot be opened.

To open: press button 2 on the handle of the design box and open up

the cover.

To close: push the cover closed.

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Cup holders

Using the cup holder in the centre console

WARNING

‑ Risk of accident or injury when using the cup holder while the

vehicle is in motion

The cup holder cannot hold a container secure while the vehicle is in

motion.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in motion, the container

may be flung around and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occupants

may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot, they could be

Vehicles without a temperature-controlled cup holder: the bracket arms of

scalded. You could be distracted from traffic conditions and you may

the front cup holder can be folded in or out.

lose control of the vehicle.

To fold the bracket arm in: push bracket arm 1 outwards to the side

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is stationary.

until it engages.

When the bracket arm is folded in, the cup holder cannot fulfil its hold‐

Only use the cup holder for containers of the right size.

ing function.

Always close the container, particularly if the liquid is hot.

To fold the bracket arm out: press release button 2.

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Cup holders

Using the cup holder in the rear armrest

NOTE

Damage to the cup holder

WARNING

The cup holder could be damaged when you fold back the rear seat

‑ Risk of accident or injury when using the cup holder while the

armrest. The cup holder could be damaged by body weight.

vehicle is in motion

Do not sit or support yourself on the cup holder.

The cup holder cannot hold a container secure while the vehicle is in

motion.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in motion, the container

may be flung around and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occupants

may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot, they could be

scalded. You could be distracted from traffic conditions and you may

lose control of the vehicle.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is stationary.

Fold down the rear armrest.

Only use the cup holder for containers of the right size.

Place the container into cup holder 1 or remove it.

Always close the container, particularly if the liquid is hot.

NOTE

Damage to the rear armrest due to body weight

When folded out, the rear armrest can be damaged by body weight.

Do not sit or support yourself on the rear seat armrest.

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Cup holders

Switching the cooling or heating function for

WARNING

the temperature-controlled cup holder on or

‑ Risk of accident or injury when using the cup holder while the

off

vehicle is in motion

The cup holder cannot hold a container secure while the vehicle is in

motion.

WARNING

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in motion, the container

Risk of injury by touching the heating elements

may be flung around and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occupants

The cup holder's heating elements may be very hot.

may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot, they could be

scalded. You could be distracted from traffic conditions and you may

You can burn yourself on them.

lose control of the vehicle.

Do not touch the cup holder's hot heating elements.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is stationary.

Ensure that no children can access the cup holder's hot heat‐

Only use the cup holder for containers of the right size.

ing elements.

Always close the container, particularly if the liquid is hot.

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

NOTE

Damage to objects in the temperature-controlled cupholder

If you place objects into the temperature-controlled cup holder, they

may become damaged.

Do not place objects into the temperature-controlled cup

holder.

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Cup holders

To switch on: on cup holder 1, press button 2 repeatedly until the

blue (keep cool) or red (keep warm) indicator lamp on the button lights

up.

To switch off: press button 2 repeatedly until the indicator lamp on

the button goes out.

Clean the removable rubber mat only with clean, lukewarm water

and the cup holder only with a soft cloth.

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Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Using the ashtray

Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 202).

To open: fold lid 1 upwards.

NOTE

Twist the top part of the ashtray to remove it for cleaning, e.g.

Damage to the stowage compartment under the ashtray due to

with clean, lukewarm water, or for emptying.

heat

The stowage compartment under the ashtray is not heat resistant and

could be damaged if you rest lit cigarettes on it.

Using the cigarette lighter

Place lit cigarettes only in the ashtray.

Ensure that the ashtray is fully engaged.

WARNING

Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter

You can suffer burns if you touch the hot heating element or the hot

socket of the cigarette lighter.

IN ADDITION, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS CAN CATCH FIRE IF:

you drop the hot cigarette lighter.

children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter to objects.

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.

Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of the reach

of children.

Place the closed ashtray in the cup holder in the front centre console.

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Check that it is seated firmly.

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Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Requirements

The vehicle is switched on.

Press in cigarette lighter 1.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when the heating ele‐

ment is red-hot.

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Sockets

Using the 12 V socket

Overview of USB ports

Requirements:

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has the following USB ports

(USB-C):

Only devices up to the maximum power output are connected.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has the following 12 V sock‐

ets:

1 USB ports front centre console

2 USB ports rear centre console

3 USB ports stowage compartment in the armrest(/ page 43)

When the vehicle is switched on, you can charge USB devices at the USB

1 12 V socket in front centre console (maximum 240 W/20 A)

ports, e.g. a mobile phone. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the charging

2 12 V socket in rear centre console (maximum 180 W/15 A)

power is up to 120 W.

3 12 V socket in load compartment (maximum 180 W/15 A)

Open the socket flap and insert the plug of the device.

If a device is connected to the 12 V socket in the front centre console, leave

the cover of the stowage compartment open.

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Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cockpit

WARNING

Risk of injury due to unsuitable stowage of objects

Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they may slide

or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders,

open stowage spaces and mobile phone receptacles may not, in the

open stowage spaces and mobile phone receptacles will not always be

event of an accident, retain all the objects they contain.

able to retain all objects that they contain in the event of an accident.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of braking manoeuvres

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a

or abrupt changes in direction.

sudden change in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown

Always stow objects such that they cannot be thrown around

around in these or similar situations.

in such situations.

Always ensure that objects do not protrude from stowage

Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage

compartments, luggage nets or stowage nets.

spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-

Always stow and secure heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,

edged, fragile or too large in the load compartment.

fragile or bulky objects in the boot/load compartment.

Observe the information on loading the vehicle.

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Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cockpit

WARNING

NOTE

Risk of fire if objects are placed in the mobile phone tray while

Damage to the mobile phone stowage compartment caused by

charging

liquids

There is a risk of fire if you place additional objects in the mobile phone

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment, the compart‐

tray while charging. This is particularly the case when metallic objects

ment may be damaged.

are involved.

Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage com‐

Do not place any objects, especially metal objects such as

partment.

coins, in the mobile phone tray while charging.

Always observe the notes for persons with electronic medical aids .

Observe the information on loading the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mobile phone is connected to

Requirements:

the vehicle's exterior aerial via the charging module.

The charging function and wireless connection of the mobile phone to

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless charging.

the vehicle's exterior aerial are only available if the vehicle is switched

on.

Small mobile phones may not be able to be charged in every position of

A list of compatible mobile phones can be found at:

the mobile phone tray.

Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in the mobile phone tray may

not be able to be charged or connected with the vehicle's exterior aerial.

The mobile phone may heat up during the charging process. This may

NOTE

also depend on the applications (apps) currently open in the background.

Damage to objects caused by placing them in the mobile phone

stowage compartment

To ensure more efficient charging and connection with the vehicle's exte‐

rior aerial, remove the protective cover from the mobile phone. This does

If objects are placed in the mobile phone stowage compartment, these

not apply to protective covers which are required for wireless charging.

may be damaged by electromagnetic fields.

Do not place credit cards, storage media, ski passes or other

objects sensitive to electromagnetic fields in the mobile phone

stowage compartment.

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Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cockpit

Place the mobile phone as close to the centre of mat 1 as possible with

the display facing up.

When a message is shown in the multimedia system, the mobile phone is

being charged.

Malfunctions detected during the charging process are shown on the

multimedia system display.

The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarm

water.

RADIO EQUIPMENT APPROVAL NUMBERS FOR BRAZIL

This device operates in secondary mode, which means it has no protection

against harmful interference, not even from stations of the same type, and

must not cause interference with systems operating on a primary basis.

This product is approved in accordance with the procedures defined in Direc‐

tive 242/2000 by Brazilian telecommunications agency ANATEL and complies

with the applicable technical requirements.

More information is available on the ANATEL website.

Further information on the declaration of conformity for vehicle compo‐

nents which receive and/or transmit radio waves (/ page 91).

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Fitting/removing the floor mats

FITTING FLOOR MATS

WARNING

Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a

depressed pedal.

This will jeopardise the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get

into the driver's footwell.

Make sure that there is always sufficient clearance for the

pedals.

Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed.

Move the corresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the

footwell.

Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on

top of one another.

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

Adjust the corresponding seat.

REMOVING FLOOR MATS

Pull the floor mat off holders 2.

Remove the floor mat.

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