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Seats and head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints

should not be possible to remove the head

restraint from the backrest.

Seat heating

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To set the head restraint higher, grasp the

sides with both hands and move it upwards,

until you see it engage.

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Move the backrest until it engages properly

›››

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To set the head restraint lower down, press

WARNING

the

››› Fig. 159 button and move it down-

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wards.

Please observe the general notes

››› page 69.

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Removing the head restraint

Remove the rear head restraints only

when it is necessary for the placement of a

child seat››› page 81. After removing a child

seat, remount the head restraint immedi-

ately. Travelling with the head restraints re-

moved or improperly adjusted increases

the risk of severe injuries.

To remove the head restraint, the corre-

sponding backrest must be partially folded

forward.

Fig. 160 On the centre console: front seats

heating switch

The seat cushions can be heated electrically

when the ignition is switched on. The backrest

is also heated in some versions.

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Unlock the backrest››› page 165.

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Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-

rives to the top.

The seat heating should not be engaged in

any of the following conditions:

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Press button

››› Fig. 159, while simulta-

Seat functions

Introduction

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neously pressing on the security hole

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The seat is unoccupied.

The seat has a covering.

There is a child seat installed in the seat.

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-

er than 25°C (77°F).

››› Fig. 159 with a flat screwdriver a maxi-

mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head

restraint.

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Move the backrest until it engages properly

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Inappropriate use of the seat functions can

cause severe injuries.

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Fitting the head restraint

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Assume the proper sitting position before

your trip and remain in it throughout. This

also applies to the other occupants.

To mount the external head restraints, the

corresponding backrest must be partially fol-

ded forward.

Activate

Press the button  or . Seat heating is

switched on fully.

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Always keep hands, fingers, feet and oth-

er parts of the body away from the operat-

ing radius and the adjustment of seats.

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Unlock the backrest››› page 165.

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Insert the head restraint bars into the

guides until they perceptibly engage. It

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Operation

Adjusting the heating output

Adjusting the centre armrest

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Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

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Press the button  or  repeatedly until the

desired temperature is reached.

To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the

starting position so that it is engaged.

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

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To return the armrest to the starting posi-

tion, remove the armrest from the upper

fixed position and lower it.

Deactivating

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Press the button  or  until all the warning

lamps switch off.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the heating elements

The armrest can be moved backwards and

forwards.

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WARNING

of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on

the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single

point on the seat cushion or backrest.

Children and people who cannot perceive

pain or temperature because of medica-

tions, paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g.

diabetes) or have a limited perception of

these, may suffer burns to the back, but-

tocks or legs when using seat heating, an

occurrence that may entail a very lengthy

recovery period or from which it may not be

possible to recover fully. Seek medical ad-

vice if you have doubts regarding your

health.

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Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can

damage the seat heating.

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In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected

by a specialised workshop.

For the sake of the environment

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People with limited pain and temperature

The seat heating should remain on only

when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-

sary fuel waste.

thresholds must never use seat heating.

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If an abnormality in the device's temper-

ature control is detected, have it checked

by a specialist workshop.

Front centre armrest

WARNING

The centre armrest can be adjusted to vari-

ous levels.

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can

adversely affect the operation of the seat

heating, increasing the risk of burns.

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Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

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Seats and head restraints

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When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-

body else can travel in the corresponding

seats (not even a child).

It should not be possible to see the red

Folding down and lifting the rear

seat backrest

mark of the unlock button

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The backrest must be properly engaged.

Lowering the rear seat backrest with the

unlock button

WARNING

Serious injuries can be caused if the rear

seat backrest is lowered or lifted without

due care and attention.

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Lower the head restraint properly.

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Push the unlock button››› Fig. 161

for-

wards and at the same time lift the backrest.

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Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest

while driving.

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The rear seat backrest is not engaged

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Do no trap or damage the seat belt when

raising the rear seat backrest.

when the red marking of the button

ble.

is visi-

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When lowering or lifting the rear seat

backrest, keep your hands, fingers, feet

and other body parts out of its path.

Fig. 161 On the rear seat backrest: release

Lowering the rear seat backrest with the

remote release lever

button ; red mark

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For the rear seat belts to offer the neces-

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Lower the head restraint properly.

sary protection all the parts of the rear

backrest must be properly engaged. This is

particularly important in the case of the

centre rear seat. If someone is seated in a

seat whose backrest is not properly engag-

ed they will fly forward, along with the

backrest, during an accident or a sudden

driving or braking manoeuvre.

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Open the rear lid.

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Pull the remote release lever of the left part

››› Fig. 162

or right part

of the backrest

in the direction of the arrow. The released

part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-

matically down and forwards.

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If this occurs, close the rear lid.

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A red signal on button

warns that the

backrest is not engaged. Always check

that the red marking is not visible when the

backrest is in the upright position.

The rear seat backrest is not engaged when

Fig. 162 In the trunk: levers for remote release

the red marking of the button››› Fig. 161

of the left part

seat backrest.

and right part

of the rear

visible.

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When the rear seat backrest is lowered or

Folding up the rear seat backrest

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is not properly engaged nobody else can

travel in the corresponding seats (not even

a child).

The rear seat backrest is split and each part

be lowered separately to extend the luggage

compartment.

Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the

lock until it engages›››

165

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