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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

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the

Fig. 159 button and move it

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downwards.

Please observe the general notes

page 68.

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Removing the head restraint

Remove the rear head restraints only

when it is necessary for the placement of a

To remove the head restraint, the corre-

sponding backrest must be partially folded

forward.

Fig. 160 On the centre console: front seats

child seat page 80. After removing a

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heating switch

child seat, remount the head restraint im-

mediately. Travelling with the head re-

straints removed or improperly adjusted in-

creases the risk of severe injuries.

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 160.

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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:

Press button

Fig. 159, while simulta-

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neously pressing on the security hole

Fig. 159 with a flat screwdriver a maxi-

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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).

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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 160.

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Insert the head restraint bars into the

guides until they perceptibly engage. It

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Adjusting the heating output

The armrest can be moved backwards and

forwards.

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Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Press the button  or  repeatedly until the

desired temperature is reached.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the heating elements

Folding down the passenger seat

backrest*

Deactivating

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.

Press the button  or  until all the warning

lamps switch off.

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Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

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

damage the seat heating.

People who, because of medications, para-

lysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)

cannot perceive pain or temperature, or

have a limited perception thereof, may suf-

fer burns to the back, buttocks or legs

when using seat heating, an occurrence

that may entail a very lengthy recovery pe-

riod or from which it may not be possible to

recover fully. Seek medical advice if you

have doubts regarding your health.

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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

The seat heating should remain on only

when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-

sary fuel waste.

Fig. 161 Front passenger seat: lever for folding

down the backrest.

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People with limited pain and temperature

The front passenger seat can be folded down

to increase the storage space.

thresholds must never use seat heating.

Front centre armrest

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Pull lever

Fig. 161 and push the seat

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The centre armrest can be adjusted to vari-

ous levels.

backrest

until the backrest is horizontal.

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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When the front passenger seat is folded

down it cannot be occupied.

Adjusting the centre armrest

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Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

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To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the

starting position so that it is engaged.

using the seat heater.

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Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

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To return the armrest to the starting posi-

tion, remove the armrest from the upper

fixed position and lower it.

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Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

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Seats and head restraints

When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-

body else can travel in the corresponding

seats (not even a child).

Folding down and lifting the rear

seat backrest

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Serious injuries can be caused if the rear

seat backrest is lowered or lifted without

due care and attention.

Folding the backrest forwards

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Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest

while driving.

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Place the side seat belts in the trim clip

Fig. 162.

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Do no trap or damage the seat belt when

raising the rear seat backrest.

Lower the head restraint properly

page 156.

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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.

Push the unlock button Fig. 163

in the

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direction of the arrow and at the same time

fold down the backrest.

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For the rear seat belts to offer the neces-

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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The rear seat backrest is not engaged

Fig. 162 Clip to support the seat belt.

when the red marking of the button

ble.

is visi-

Converting the table to a seat

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Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the

lock until it engages

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It should not be possible to see the red

A red signal on the 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.

mark of the unlock button

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The backrest must be properly engaged.

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When the rear seat backrest is lowered or

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Fig. 163 On the rear seat backrest: release

is not properly engaged nobody else can

travel in the corresponding seats (not even

a child).

The safe driving chapter contains impor-

tant information, tips, suggestions and

warnings that you should read and observe

for your own safety and the safety of your

button ; red mark

The rear seat backrest is split and each part

be lowered separately to extend the luggage

compartment.

CAUTION

passengers page 63.

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Serious damage can be caused to the vehi-

cle and other objects if the rear seat

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