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just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust
the backrest so that it is in the most upright
position as possible and do not adjust again
while driving.◀
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
Overview
Sitting safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution
to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Additionally,
observe the following chapters for safe driving:
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Safety belts, refer to page 53.
Head restraints, refer to page 55.
Airbags, refer to page 107.
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Active seat
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory
Backrest width
Seats
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt, head restraint
Upper backrest adjustment
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Thigh support
Safety information
WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary.◀
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the function, refer
to page 45, is activated for this purpose.
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of
sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Ad‐
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Forward/backward
Backrest tilt
Push switch forward or backward.
Move switch forward or backward.
Height
Thigh support
Multifunctional seat
Push switch up or down.
Push switch forward or backward.
Seat tilt
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
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Press the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
Move switch up or down.
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Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
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Backrest width
Overview
To adjust the lateral support, the width of the
backrest can be changed using the side wings.
Press button on the corre‐
sponding side
Upper backrest adjustment
Press button. The LED lights up.
Front seat heating
Overview
The upper backrest additionally supports the
back in the shoulder area:
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Results in a relaxed seating position.
Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Press button on the corresponding side.
Seat heating
Active seat
Switching on
The concept
Press button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
Switching off
Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
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Temperature distribution
Switching off
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
About iDrive:
1. "Climate"
Safety belts
2. "Front seat heating"
3. Select desired seat.
Number of safety belts
4. Turn the Controller to set the temperature
distribution.
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to
ensure occupant safety. However, they can
only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
Active seat ventilation, front
The concept
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The ventilation cools the seat, e.g., if the vehi‐
cle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder
when fastening it.
Overview
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety information
WARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more
than one person, the protective effect of the
safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow
more than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an
occupant's lap, but must be transported and
secured in designated child restraint sys‐
tems.◀
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press button once for each ventilation
level.
WARNING
The highest level is active when three LEDs
are lit.
The protective effect of the safety belts
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g., in
the event of an accident or during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
The ventilation switches back by one level af‐
ter a short time.
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danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are
wearing safety belts correctly.◀
Buckling the safety belt
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐
ing situations:
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Safety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.
Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Belt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt
retractors or belt anchors and keep them
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an
accident at the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.◀
Tensioning the safety belt
automatically
When the safety belt is buckled, the belt strap
is automatically tightened once after the vehi‐
cle drove off.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
Correct use of safety belts
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
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Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight
to your body as possible over your lap and
shoulders.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
Wear the safety belt deep on your hips
over your lap. The safety belt may not
press on your stomach.
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Do not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.
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Avoid thick clothing.
Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐
ward around your upper body.
Safety mode
In critical situations, for example during an
emergency stop, the front safety belts tighten
automatically.
If the situation passes without an accident oc‐
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
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If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety
belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at eye level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front headrests
Safety information
Active head restraint
WARNING
In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐
tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐
ically reduces the distance from the head.
A missing protective effect due to re‐
moved or not correctly adjusted head re‐
straints can cause injuries in the head and
neck area. There is a risk of injury. Before driv‐
ing, install the head restraints on the occupied
seats. Ensure that the middle of the head re‐
straint supports the back of the head approxi‐
mately at eye level.◀
In the event of wear and tear due to an acci‐
dent, or if otherwise damaged, have the active
head restraint checked and if necessary re‐
placed
Adjusting the height
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement is clear
when moving the head restraint.◀
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area.
There is a risk of injury.
Push switch up or down.
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Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
To ensure the active head restraint function,
the head restraint cannot be adjusted in height
in certain seat positions. Move the seat into a
lower position for head restraint adjustment.
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
directly on the head restraint.
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Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.
Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving.◀
Correctly adjusted head restraint
General information
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
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WARNING
Distance to the back of the head
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to an unlocked
backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There
is a risk of injury. Fold back and lock the backr‐
ests before driving.◀
Unlocking the backrest
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Forward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Adjusting the side extensions
1. Pull lever up to the stop.
2. Fold backrest forward.
Changing the seat position
Requirements
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Vehicle at a standstill.
When the door is open, the seat is accessi‐
ble from the side on which the door is
open.
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.
Overview
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Entering the rear
Safety information
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
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movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
Operation
Press the upper/lower section of
the button:
Overview
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Press and hold this button
until the seat has moved to
the desired position. Releas‐
ing the button stops win‐
dow/roof movement.
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Press button briefly. The seat automati‐
cally moves to the respective end position.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Fold back and locking the backrest
After entering the rear, fold the backrest back
and lock it.
Storing
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
Press button. The seat moves to its origi‐
nal position. Pressing again stops the
motion.
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Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.
4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
Concept
The LED goes out.
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions can be stored per
driver profile, refer to page 42, and called up.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar
support are not stored in memory.
Calling up settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on
the driver's side is interrupted after a short
time.
Safety information
WARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected movements of the
seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a
risk of an accident. Only retrieve the memory
function when the vehicle is stationary.◀
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
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Open or close the door or tailgate.
Press a button on the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically
Mirrors
Press button.
Exterior mirrors
The mirror movement follows the but‐
ton movement.
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Saving positions
The current exterior mirror position can be
stored via the seat, mirror, and steering wheel
memory, refer to page 57.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver pro‐
file currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐
locked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to
page 45, is activated for this purpose.
Adjusting manually
In case of an electrical malfunction, press the
edges of the mirror.
Safety information
WARNING
Automatic Curb Monitor
Concept
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.,
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic be‐
hind by looking over your shoulder.◀
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating
Overview
1.
Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Folding in and out
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Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
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Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There
is a risk of property damage. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀
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Press button.
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Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Steering wheel
Fold the mirrors in and out is advantageous in
the following situations:
Safety information
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In vehicle washes.
On narrow roads.
WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a
risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is stationary only.◀
For folding mirrors back out that were
folded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Electric steering wheel adjustment
Settings
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells in the interior mirror are used
to control this.
Interior mirror, automatic dimming
feature
Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating position
by pressing the switch.
Overview
Storing the position
The current steering wheel position can be
stored via the seat, mirror, and steering wheel
memory, refer to page 57.
Assistance getting in and out
Photocells are used for control:
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.
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In the mirror glass.
On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirements
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Keep the photocells clean.
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Heated steering wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching on/off
Press button.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min af‐
ter an interim stop, steering wheel heating is
automatically activated again.
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