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– Insert the flat object between the backrest

upholstery and the head restraint bar cover

until the head restraint unlocks.

Seat functions

– Then pull the head restraint upwards out of

Introduction to the topic

its holder while pressing down on the

key

The functions of the seats are described below.

Always ensure that the seats are correctly

adjusted → p. 54.

– If necessary, return the seat backrest to its

original position.

Fitting the front head restraints

WARNING

– If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that

Improper use of the seat functions can result

in serious injury.

the head restraint can be fitted.

– Position the head restraint correctly over the

corresponding backrest rails and insert it into

the rails.

● Before setting off, always adopt the correct

driving position and maintain it for the

entire journey. This applies to all occupants

of the vehicle.

– Lower the head restraint while pressing down on

the

● Activate and deactivate the massage

function only when the vehicle is

stationary.

key

– Adjust the head restraint according to the

instructions for the correct seating position.

● Set the memory function only when the

vehicle is stationary.

→

p. 54.

– If necessary, return the seat backrest to its

● Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other

body parts away from the operating and

adjustment areas of the seats.

original position.

Removing the rear head restraints

– Unlock the rear seat backrest and fold it

forward → p. 119.

Raise the head restraint as far as it will go →

–

under In-

122.

troduction to the topic on p.

Assigning the memory function to

the vehicle door buttons

– Pull out the head restraint completely while

pressing the → button fig. 101

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 124.

chapter

– Raise the rear seat backrest and secure it

correctly.

Fitting the rear head restraints

– Unlock the rear seat backrest and fold it

forward → p. 119.

– Position the head restraint correctly over the

corresponding backrest rails and insert it into

the rails.

– Lower the head restraint while pressing key

Fig. 102 In the upper part of the driver's and

front passenger door trim: memory buttons for the

seat settings.

– Raise the rear seat backrest and secure it

correctly.

Memory keys

– Adjust the head restraint according to the

Customised settings for the front seats,

steering wheel position (if electrically adjustable)

and exterior mirrors can be assigned to the

memory buttons on the front doors of the

vehicle.

instructions for the correct seating position.

→

p. 54.

vehicle.

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, only the

driver's seat or the front passenger seat is

equipped with a memory function.

Conditions causing the interruption of the

memory key memorisation

Memorisation is interrupted if any of the

following conditions are met:

Saving the settings with the memory keys on

the driver's door

– Sit in the driver's seat and adjust the

desired position → p. 115.

- The state of charge of the 12-volt battery is

too low.

- The key is pressed again

→ fig. 102 in the

The time taken is approx. 10 seconds.

– Adjust both exterior mirrors

– The seat position is readjusted within approx.

10 seconds after pressing button → fig. 102 .

→

p. 141.

– Electrically adjustable steering wheel position

p. 113.

→

Activate saved settings

– Press button → fig. 102 until the LED

(arrow) lights up.

– When the vehicle door is open and the

ignition is switched off, the stored positions

can be activated and set automatically. To do

this, briefly press the corresponding memory

– Within approx. 10 seconds, press memory

button , or the button you wish to save the

settings → fig. 102 . The LED goes out and an

acoustic signal confirms the saving.

2 3

or → fig. 102

button

on the vehicle door. After approx. 10

minutes, the stored positions can no longer

be set automatically.

Saving the settings with the memory keys on

the passenger door

– OR: with the vehicle door closed or the ignition

switched on, press and hold down the

corresponding memory button on the vehicle

door until the positions are reached.

The following information is stored in memory.

– Sit in the front passenger seat and adjust to

the desired position → p. 115.

– Press

(arrow) lights up.

key→ fig. 102 until the LED

– Within approx. 10 seconds,

in which

press memory key

The LED goes out and an acoustic signal

confirms that the settings have been saved.

Assigning the memory function to

the vehicle key

Save the settings for reversing the exterior

mirror on the passenger's side to the

memory keys.

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 124.

chapter

– Switch on the ignition.

– Briefly press the memory key that you want to

de-

see

→ fig. 102 of the con- door

ductor.

– Engage reverse gear.

– Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror

so that you can see the kerbside → page 141,

for example.

– The position set for the rear-view mirror is

automatically stored and assigned to the

selected memory button.

Fig. 103 Infotainment system: driver's seat settings

menu with memory function.

The front passenger exterior mirror automatically

leaves the memorised position for reversing

when the vehicle is moving at a speed of at least

15 km/h (9 mph) or if the control is turned

from position R to another position.

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Every time the vehicle is locked with the key

the seat position, the position of the steering

wheel (in case you have a

- Activate the check box of the

function

sándola → fig. 103 .

Vehicle key driver's seat

in-

can be adjusted electrically) and the adjustment

of the mirrors, and are assigned to the vehicle's

active key.

- The stored settings are activated when the

vehicle is locked with the key.

If the automatic storage has already been

activated with the memory buttons on the

driver's door, the marking is already

The new stored settings are automatically

adjusted after unlocking the vehicle withthe

unlocking button

key system.

on the key or with the

automatically activated in the checkbox.

Keyless Access keyless locking and starting

function button

Vehicle key driver's seat

system and

→ fig. 103 .

open the driver's door.

When the vehicle is used by two or more

persons, it is recommended that each person

always uses "his" key.

If the setting of the stored positions has

not been completed after the vehicle has

been locked, the vehicle shall be locked.

The prerequisite for automatic storage in a

specific key is that the vehicle is unlocked and

locked with that key.

on the vehicle

none of the positions memorised

key

ill be memorised.

Manually activating or deactivating automatic

storage

All vehicle keys are factory set for the key

memory function.

Central armrests

Activate the key memory function:

Please note at the beginning of this

on page 124.

chapter

– Unlock the driver's door.

– Press and hold down the memory key that you

wish to de-

o → fig. 1 02 and, where appropriate, specifically

see

re until the stored position is reached.

– Then, in the course of approx.

3 seconds, also press the unlock button.

queo

of the vehicle key. A signal

The acoustic signal will confirm activation.

Deactivate the key memory function:

– Press and hold down the key → fig. 102 .

– Within approx. 10 seconds, press

additionally the unlocking button

key of the vehicle. An acoustic signal will

confirm deactivation.

of the

Fig. 104 Between the front seats: single or double

front centre armrest

Activate the automatic storage via the

infotainment system:

– Switch on the ignition.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Settings

function button .

Seat Adjustment

– Select

from the list.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury while driving, the

rear centre armrest must always be raised.

● When the centre armrest is lowered, never

allow anyone to ride in the centre rear seat,

not even a child. Serious injury can be

caused by sitting in the wrong position.

Fig. 105 On the rear seat backrest: rear centre

armrest.

Front centre armrest

The longitudinal adjustment of the

corresponding central armrest is infinitely

variable.

For longitudinal adjustment of the armrest,

press key → fig. 104

1 2

o and move the

the relevant part of the armrest towards the

front, in the direction of the arrow, or towards

the rear.

There is a storage compartment under the front

centre armrest → page 252.

Rear centre armrest

A fold-down armrest with drink holder is located

in the backrest of the rear centre seat.

To lower the armrest, pull down the loop

downwards in the direction of the arrow

→ fig. 105

cha.

To raise the armrest, pull the armrest in the

opposite direction to the arrow and push it up

as far as it will go.

WARNING

The front centre armrest could restrict the

freedom of movement of the driver's arms,

which could lead to accidents and serious

injury.

● Always keep the holders in the centre

armrest closed when driving.

● Never allow anyone to sit on the centre

armrest, not even a child. This is an

incorrect position and can cause serious

injury.

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