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from the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (Y page 65).
Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If someone becomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the hinged side
Convenience opening
Side windows
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windows
Important safety notes
G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the hinged side windows. If there is a risk of somebody becoming trapped, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
Opening/closing
The hinged side windows are operated electrically from the from the driver's seat.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X To open fully: press switch : and release.
X To close fully: pull switch : and release.
X To stop the closing procedure: press
switch : again. Both hinged side windows open fully.
i If the hinged side windows are blocked
when closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the hinged side windows open again fully.
General notes
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen the side windows
Ropen the hinged side windows
Ropen the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds
Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.
Convenience opening
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds are opened first.
X Press and hold the % button again until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.
Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes
G WARNING When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window
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Side windows
and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is operating. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.
When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously:
Rclose the side windows
Rclose the hinged side windows
Rclose the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the roller sunblinds.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
RRelease the & button to interrupt the
closing procedure.
RPress and hold the % button to open.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
RRelease the sensor surfaces on the exterior
door handle to interrupt the closing procedure.
RTo open, pull the same door handle
immediately and hold it firmly. The door windows and the sliding sunroof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door is not opened.
i Notes on the automatic reversing feature
for:
Rthe side window (Y page 91)
Rthe sliding sunroof (Y page 96)
Using the SmartKey
The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the & button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
X Press and hold the & button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel close.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel:
X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel close.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it.
X Close all the doors.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is completely closed. (Y page 92)
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 92).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.
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Sliding sunroof
Problems with the side windows
G WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide.
A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
X Remove the objects.
X Close the side window.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
Sliding sunroof
If somebody becomes trapped:
Important safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof.
G WARNING While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closing procedures.
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stopped.
G WARNING If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If an object blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens again automatically.
G WARNING The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
Rover the last 4 mm of the closing movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again manually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window. The noise will be reduced or eliminated.
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Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel : To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.
When opening and raising the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is in the closed position.
The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
i You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front- passenger door is opened.
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Sliding sunroof
Resetting
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed fully after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.
The automatic raising feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is closed.
Operating the roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
(Y page 97).
panel
X Keep the 2 switch pressed for another
Important safety notes
G WARNING When opening or closing the roller sunblind, parts of the body could be trapped between the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stopped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully opened and closed again (Y page 97).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Overhead control panel : To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be operated when the roller sunblind is open (Y page 99).
X To open and close: turn the SmartKey to
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Press or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/
Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds
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Overhead control panel : To open
; To open
= To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds
! If the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblind cannot be fully opened or closed after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Overhead control panel : To open
; To open
= To close
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the2 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel is fully closed.
X Keep the 2 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the2 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 2 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel (Y page 98) and the roller sunblinds (Y page 99) can be fully opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
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Problems with the sliding sunroof
G WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and then reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.Useful information ............................ 102
Correct driver's seat position .......... 102
Seats .................................................. 103
Steering wheel .................................. 115
Mirrors ............................................... 118
Memory function .............................. 121
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102 Correct driver's seat position
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 28).
Correct driver's seat position
G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
X Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 103).
X Make sure that seat = is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 104)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position.
Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly.
Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
Ryou can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint. Also make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is as close to the head restraint as possible. This will be the case if the head restraint is adjusted correctly (Y page 105).
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 115).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually (Y page 115)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 116)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that:
Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
Ryou can move your legs freely.
Ryou can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 54).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (Y page 56).
The seat belt should:
Rfit snugly across your body
Rbe routed across the middle of your
shoulder
Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions (Ypage 118).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings with the memory function (Y page 121).
Seats
Important safety notes
G WARNING Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
G WARNING If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped and thereby injured. Children in particular could
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accidentally press the electrical seat adjustment buttons and become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your hands or other body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.
G WARNING When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
G WARNING If head restraints are not installed and adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. 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 installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the backrest is not in the upright position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in the upright position.
G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
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i Further related subjects:
RImportant safety notes on air bags
(Y page 44)
RCargo compartment enlargement (folding down the rear bench seat) (Y page 340)
RSecuring children in the vehicle
(Y page 60)
Adjusting the seats electrically
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
: Head restraint height
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
; Seat cushion angle
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.
= Seat height
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A Backrest angle
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
i Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-
not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when resetting the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
i It is not possible to remove the head
restraints from the front seats. The rear- compartment head restraints, however, can be removed (Y page 106).
For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
SAFE® has been triggered, the front- passenger seat will be moved to a better position if it was previously in an unfavorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 121).
Adjusting the head restraints
General notes
Pay attention to the important safety notes (Y page 103).
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust
the height and angle of the head restraints to the correct position.
Adjusting the head restraints manually
Adjusting the head restraint height
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch : in the
direction of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position.
Adjusting the fore/aft position of the
head restraint
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There are several notches.
X To move backwards: press and hold release button : and push the head restraint backwards.
X When the head restraint is in the desired
position, release the button and make sure that the head restraint is engaged in position.
i Adjust the head restraint so that the back
of your head is as close to the head restraint as possible.
Adjusting the head restraints
electrically
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 104) up or down in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints
With this function you can adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of the seat occupant's head.
X To adjust forwards: pull the head restraint forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left- hand side bolster : into the desired position.
X To adjust the fore/aft position of the
head restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
i Adjust the head restraint so that the back
of your head is as close to the head restraint as possible.
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Rear seat head restraints
Rear seats (2nd and 3rd row of seats)
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
Important safety notes
height
X Once the head restraint is fully lowered,
press release catch :.
G WARNING If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or backrest which is not engaged. The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be anchored or positioned correctly and would not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
or loads in the cargo compartment.
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch : and push
the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
G WARNING The seat does not engage in the entry/exit position. The seat could fold back suddenly, e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing direction suddenly or in the event of an accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded forwards before you pull away. Make sure that the seat and backrest engage fully.
G WARNING Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
G WARNING When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Adjusting the backrest angle (second
row of seats)
You can adjust the angle of the backrests in the second row of seats. There are ten detent positions to choose from.
X Pull the left or right release lever ;
upwards in the direction of the arrow until the relevant backrest : is fully released.
X Pull the backrest : forwards in the direction of the arrow and allow it to engage.
X To ensure that the backrest has engaged,
lean firmly against backrest :.
Folding the seats up/down (third row of
seats)
General notes ! Make sure that there is nothing on the
folded-down seats in the cargo compartment. The cargo compartment must be empty for the third row of seats to be folded up. The seats or the objects in the
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cargo compartment could otherwise be damaged.
Make sure that the seats in the third row are empty and not blocked before folding them down.
The 3rd row of seats consists of two electrically foldable individual seats, which can be lowered into the cargo compartment.
If the seat is not correctly locked in position, the display message: 3rd Seat Row, Right Not Locked appears in the multifunction display.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully engaged.
The switches for folding the left or right-hand seats up and down are marked: L for the left- hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel, R for the right-hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel.
Folding forwards/back in the rear
compartment
Example: R switch X To fold down: fold the right-hand outer
seat in the second row of seats forwards (Y page 109).
X Briefly pull switch :.
The seat folds up.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly pull
switch : again.
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X To fold down: briefly press switch :.
The seat folds down.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly
press switch : again.
Folding down/up in the cargo
compartment
Example: L switch X To fold down: fold the right-hand outer
seat in the second row of seats forwards (Y page 109).
X Briefly press switch :.
The seat folds up.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly
press switch : again.
X To fold down: briefly pull switch :.
The seat folds down.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly pull
switch : again.
Detachable panel (third row of seats)
! If there are objects underneath the seat, the seat can no longer be folded up or down fully. The seat could be damaged.
Only drive with the panel completely installed.
If you drop objects underneath the seats in the 3rd row, you can remove the panel in order to reach beneath the seat.
X To open: fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Y page 107).
X Once the seat is folded halfway up or down,
briefly press the button again to stop the automatic movement.
X Grasp the panel recess.
X Pull the panel in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
X To close: fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Y page 107).
X Once the seat is folded halfway up or down,
briefly press the button again to stop the automatic movement.
X Attach the panel using the guide pins.
X Push the panel downwards until it engages.
X Fold the seat up and down fully to check
that the panel is seated correctly.
Folding down the seats in the 2nd row
manually
Important safety notes
G WARNING If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or backrest which is not engaged. The seat
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belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be anchored or positioned correctly and would not be able to perform its required function.
i Further related subjects:
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding the 2nd row of seats forwards) (Y page 340)
RFolding the seats in the 3rd row
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
forwards/back (Y page 107)
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
G WARNING The seat does not engage in the entry/exit position. The seat could fold back suddenly, e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing direction suddenly or in the event of an accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded forwards before you pull away. Make sure that the seat and backrest engage fully.
General notes
To enter or exit the 3rd row of seats: the outer left and right seats of the 2nd row can be folded down.
One of the outer seats of the 2nd row is in the entry/exit position: the multifunction display shows, e.g. the 2nd Seat Row, Right Not Locked display message.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully engaged.
Entry position
The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is located on the entry side on the back of each outer seat in the 2nd row of seats.
X Move the head restraint to the lowest
position (Ypage 106).
X Pull release handle ; in the direction of
the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards.
You have two options for folding the seat down fully.
X Pull release handle ; again in the direction of the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
or
X Pull on release loop : in the direction of
the arrow and hold in this position.
X Lift up the seat until it folds forwards. i Vehicles with memory function:
The corresponding front seat moves slightly forwards.
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X Pull on release loop : in the direction of
the arrow and hold in this position. The backrest folds forwards.
X Pull on release loop : again in the
direction of the arrow and hold in this position.
X Lift up the seat until it folds forwards. i Vehicles with memory function:
The corresponding front seat moves slightly forwards.
Entry position
Exit position
G WARNING When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
i Further related subjects:
RImportant safety notes on air bags
Exit position
(Y page 44)
RSecuring children in the vehicle
(Y page 60)
If you wish to exit the 3rd row of seats, fold down the outer seat on the right-hand side as follows.
The release loop for the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is located at the bottom on the back of each outer seat in the 2nd row.
i Vehicles with memory function:
Call up the programmed seat setting using the memory buttons in order to return the front seat to the saved position.
Moving the outer seats back to the normal
position (2nd row of seats)
G WARNING If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or backrest which is not engaged. The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be anchored or positioned correctly and would not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
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Always make sure that the seat and backrest are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
been used
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
been used
has been folded forwards
G WARNING The seat does not engage in the entry/exit position. The seat could fold back suddenly, e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing direction suddenly or in the event of an accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded forwards before you pull away. Make sure that the seat and backrest engage fully.
X To lock the seat: fold back the seat until
it engages.
X Fold back the backrest until it engages.
Folding down the seats in the 2nd row
electrically
Important safety notes
G WARNING If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or backrest which is not engaged. The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be anchored or positioned correctly and would not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
G WARNING The seat does not engage in the entry/exit position. The seat could fold back suddenly, e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing direction suddenly or in the event of an accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded forwards before you pull away. Make sure that the seat and backrest engage fully.
General notes
To enter or exit the 3rd row of seats: the outer left and right seats of the 2nd row can be folded down electrically.
One of the outer seats of the 2nd row is in the entry/exit position: the multifunction display shows, e.g. the 2nd Seat Row, Right Not locked display message.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully engaged.
i Further related subjects:
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding the 2nd row of seats forwards) (Y page 340)
RFolding the seats in the 3rd row
forwards/back (Y page 107)
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Folding down the seats
The seats can be folded down electrically if the vehicle is stationary and the respective rear door is open.
You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.
X Press button :.
The head restraint retracts, the backrest folds forwards and the seat folds forwards.
The seat can be manually returned to its initial position.(Y page 108)
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can set the multicontour seat using COMAND. See the separate COMAND Operating Instructions.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating
G WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
: To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour
Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
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Problems with the seat heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Activating/deactivating
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 93). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.
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