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The armrest can be slid forwards by

10 cm. Under the armrest there is a

storage compartment.

The seat heating will be reduced

automatically from highest level to

medium level after 30 minutes.

The seat heating level being provided

during the automatic operation is

shown by heated seat indicator lights.

Armrest storage 3 73.

Seat heating is operational when

engine is running and during an

Autostop.

If the passenger seat is unoccupied,

the automatic seat heating feature will

not activate the seat heating for that

seat.

Heating

Stop-start system 3 156.

The seat heating buttons can be

pressed at any time to exit the

automatic seat heating for the

respective seat and control the seat

heating manually instead.

Automatic seat heating

Depending on the equipment, the

automatic seat heating can be

enabled in the vehicle personalisation

menu in the Info Display.

Ventilating

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

When enabled, the heating of the

seats will be activated automatically

at vehicle start. The activation is

based on several parameters such as

vehicle interior temperature, intensity

and direction of the sun and

Adjust heating to the desired setting

by pressing ß for the respective seat

one or more times. The control

indicator in the button indicates the

setting.

Prolonged use of the highest setting

for people with sensitive skin is not

recommended.

temperature setting of the electronic

climate control system for the driver

and passenger side.

As the vehicle’s interior warms up, the

seat heating level will be reduced

automatically until it finally goes off.

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Adjust ventilating to the desired

setting by pressing A for the

respective seat one or more times.

The control indicator in the button

indicates the setting.

After 10 minutes the massage

function is switched off automatically.

Rear seats

Armrest

Ventilated seats are operational when

engine is running and during an

Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 156.

Massage

Fold armrest down.

Press c to switch on the back

massage function.

To switch off, press c again.

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Seat belts are designed to be used by

only one person at a time.

Heating

Seat belts

Child restraint system 3 66.

Periodically check all parts of the belt

system for damage, soiling and

proper functionality.

Have damaged components replaced

by a workshop. After an accident,

have the belts and triggered belt

pretensioners replaced by a

workshop.

Notice

Make sure that the belts are not

damaged by shoes or sharp-edged

objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt

from getting into the belt retractors.

Activate seat heating by pressing ß

for the respective rear outer seat.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.

Press ß once more to deactivate seat

heating.

Prolonged use for people with

sensitive skin is not recommended.

Seat heating is operational when

engine is running and during an

Autostop.

The seat belts are locked during

heavy acceleration or deceleration of

the vehicle, holding the occupants in

the seat position. Thereby the risk of

injury is considerably reduced.

Seat belt reminder

Indicates seat belt status for front

seats by control indicators X and k,

or for rear seats by the symbol X in

the Driver Information Centre 3 107.

9 Warning

Fasten seat belt before each trip.

Belt force limiters

Stress on the body is reduced by the

gradual release of the belt during a

collision.

In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger

their fellow occupants and

themselves.

Stop-start system 3 156.

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Belt pretensioners

Three-point seat belt

Fasten

In the event of a head-on, rear-end or

side-on collision of a certain severity,

the front and rear outer seat belts are

tightened.

9 Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or

fitting of belts) can trigger the belt

pretensioners.

Loose or bulky clothing prevents the

belt from fitting snugly. Do not place

objects such as handbags or mobile

phones between the belt and your

body.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

is indicated by continuous illumination

of control indicator v 3 108.

Triggered belt pretensioners must be

replaced by a workshop. Belt

pretensioners can only be triggered

once.

Withdraw the belt from the retractor,

guide it untwisted across the body

and insert the latch plate into the

buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly

whilst driving by pulling the shoulder

belt.

9 Warning

Notice

The belt must not rest against hard

or fragile objects in the pockets of

your clothing.

Do not affix or install accessories or

other objects that may interfere with

the operation of the belt tensioner.

Do not make any modification to belt

tensioner components as this will

invalidate the vehicle operating

permit.

Seat belt reminder X, k 3 107.

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Unfasten

Using the seat belt while pregnant

Airbag system

The airbag system consists of a

number of individual systems

depending on the scope of

equipment.

When triggered, the airbags inflate

within milliseconds. They also deflate

so quickly that it is often unnoticeable

during the collision.

9 Warning

The airbag system deploys in an

explosive manner, repairs must be

performed by skilled personnel

only.

To release belt, press red button on

belt buckle.

9 Warning

The lap belt must be positioned as

low as possible across the pelvis

to prevent pressure on the

abdomen.

9 Warning

Adding accessories that change

the vehicle's frame, bumper

system, height, front end or side

sheet metal, may keep the airbag

system from working properly. The

operation of the airbag system can

also be affected by changing any

parts of the front seats, seat belts,

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