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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear,
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
the protective effect of the seat belt can no
longer be ensured. There is a risk of sliding
under the seat belt in an accident. There is a
risk of injury or danger to life. Adjust 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 driv-
ing.
Sitting safely
Warning
There is a danger of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Make sure that the travel
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjust-
ment.
An ideal seat 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 seat
position plays an important role. Follow the in-
formation in the following chapters.
Additional information:
Electrically adjustable seats
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Seats, refer to page 116.
General information
The current seat position can be stored using
the memory function.
Seat belts, refer to page 118.
Head restraints, refer to page 121.
Airbags, refer to page 181.
Overview
Seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat setting while driving can lead to unex-
pected movements of the seat. Vehicle con-
trol could be lost. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Only adjust the
seat on the driver's side when the vehicle is
stationary.
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Backrest width
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Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
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Backrest tilt
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Backrest tilt, head restraint
Lumbar support
Longitudinal direction
Tilt switch forward or backward.
Calibrating the front seats
Press switch forward or backward.
General information
As soon as the electric seat setting no longer
functions precisely, a Check Control message
is displayed on the control display.
Height
To restore the accuracy of the electric seat set-
ting, the front seats must be calibrated.
Safety information
Warning
There is a danger of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Make sure that the travel
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjust-
ment.
Press switch up or down.
Seat tilt
Calibrating the front seat
1. Press the longitudinal direction switch for-
ward until the seat stops.
2. Press the switch forward again until the
seat stops.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
As soon as the message on the control dis-
play disappears, the calibration is complete.
If the message remains active, repeat the cali-
bration.
Tilt switch up or down.
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If this message is still shown after repeated
calibration, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Backrest width
Principle
Adjusting the backrest width may improve side
support when cornering.
Thigh support
General information
The backrest width is changed by adjusting
the side sections of the backrest.
Sport seat
Adjusting
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Press the front section of the
button:
The backrest width de-
creases.
Press the rear section of the
button:
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push
the thigh support forward or back.
The backrest width in-
creases.
Lumbar support
Functional limitation
It may not be possible to adjust the backrest
width at very high and very low temperatures.
Principle
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad-
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright sitting position.
Seat belts
Adjusting
General information
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Press the front/rear section
of the button:
The vehicle is fitted with five seat belts to en-
sure occupant safety. However, the seat belts
can only offer protection when adjusted cor-
rectly.
The curvature is in-
creased/decreased.
Always make sure that seat belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the seat belts as an ad-
ditional safety device. The airbags do not re-
place seat belts.
Press the upper/lower sec-
tion of the button:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
All belt fastening points are designed to ach-
ieve the best possible protective effect of the
seat belts with proper use of the seat belts and
correct seat setting. Notes on sitting safely, re-
fer to page 116.
Functional limitation
It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar
support at very high and very low tempera-
tures.
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The two outer seat belt buckles of the rear
seats are intended for the persons sitting on
the left and right.
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The seat belts or seat belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any
other way.
The center seat belt buckle of the rear seats is
intended for the person sitting in the middle.
Seat belt tensioners or seat belt winders
were modified.
Seat belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of
injury or danger to life. Keep clean and do
not modify: seat belts, seat belt buckles, seat
belt tensioners, seat belt winders, and seat
belt anchors. After an accident, have the seat
belts checked by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Safety information
Warning
Use of a seat belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of
the seat belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Do not strap in more than one person per
single seat belt. Infants and children are not
allowed on an occupant's lap, and must be
transported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
Correct use of seat belts
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Wear the seat belt tight to your body over
your lap and shoulders, without twisting it.
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Wear the seat belt deep on your hips over
your lap. The seat belt must not press on
your stomach.
Warning
The protective effect of safety gear, including
seat belts, can be limited or lost when seat
belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly
fastened seat belt can cause additional inju-
ries, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk
of injury or danger to life. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing seat belts correctly.
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Do not rub the seat 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 seat belt frequently upward
around your upper body area.
Warning
With a rear seat backrest that is not locked,
the protective effect of the middle seat belt
is not guaranteed. There is a risk of injury or
danger to life. If you are using the middle seat
belt, lock the wider rear seat backrest.
Warning
The protective effect of safety gear, including
seat belts, may not be fully operational or fail
in the following situations:
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Display in the instrument cluster
Buckling the seat belt
1. Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder
and hip to put it on.
The indicator light illuminates and a
signal sounds. Make sure that the seat
belts are positioned correctly. The seat
belt reminder can also be activated if objects
are placed on the front passenger seat.
2. Insert the buckle tongue into the seat belt
buckle. The seat belt buckle must engage
audibly.
Seat belt reminder for rear seats
General information
The seat belt reminder is automatically acti-
vated each time the engine starts.
The seat belt reminder is also activated when
a passenger unbuckles a rear seat belt during
the trip.
To ease accessibility to the seat belt buckle, an
adjustable slider is available on the belt to help
position the buckle when not in use.
Display in the instrument cluster
The indicator light in the instrument cluster illu-
minates after the engine is started.
When the seat belt is fastened, the driver's
and front passenger's seat belt straps are au-
tomatically tightened once after driving away.
The displays may vary depending on the
equipment version and country variant.
Icon
Description
Unbuckling the seat belt
1. Hold down the seat belt firmly.
Green: the seat belt is buckled
on the corresponding rear seat.
2. Press the red button in the seat belt buckle.
3. Guide the seat belt back into the seat belt
winder.
Seat belt reminder for driver’s seat
and passenger’s seat
Red: the seat belt is not buck-
led on the corresponding rear
seat.
General information
The seat belt reminder is issued when the driv-
er's side seat belt is not buckled.
The seat belt reminder is also active when the
front passenger seat belt is not buckled or ob-
jects are on the front passenger seat.
Safety mode
In critical driving situations, for instance during
full braking, the front seat belts tighten auto-
matically.
The seat belt reminder is also activated when
a passenger unbuckles a seat belt during the
trip.
If the driving situation passes without an acci-
dent occurring, the belt tension relaxes.
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If the belt tension does not loosen automati-
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the seat
belt using the red button in the seat belt
buckle. Fasten the seat belt before continuing
to drive.
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Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
Do not hang objects, for instance 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, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Front head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Adjusting the height
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re-
straints can cause injuries in the head and
neck area. There is a risk of injury.
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Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
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Adjust the head restraint so its center
supports the back of the head at as
close to eye level as possible.
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To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
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Adjust the distance so that the head re-
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
To raise: push the head restraint up.
Adjusting distance
For manually adjustable head restraints:
After adjusting, make sure that the head
restraint is correctly engaged.
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.
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Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Warning
Forward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro-
tective effect in the head and neck area.
There is a risk of injury.
After setting the distance, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
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Adjust the distance so that the head re-
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
For manually adjustable head restraints:
After adjusting, make sure that the head
restraint is correctly engaged.
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.
1. Raise the head restraint up against the re-
sistance.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro-
tective effect in the head and neck area.
There is a risk of injury.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
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Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
Do not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
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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, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re-
straints can cause injuries in the head and
neck area. There is a risk of injury.
Folding down the center head
restraint
To improve the view to the rear, the center
head restraint can be folded to the rear. Only
push the head restraint down if no one will be
sitting in the center seat.
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Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
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Adjust the head restraint so its center
supports the back of the head at as
close to eye level as possible.
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Exterior mirrors
General information
The front passenger's side exterior mirror is
more curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver pro-
file currently in use. When a driver profile is
selected, the saved position is called up auto-
matically.
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To the rear: press the button, arrow 1, and
fold the head restraint backward.
The current exterior mirror position can be
stored using the memory function.
Forward: fold the head restraint toward the
front as far as it will go. Make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Safety information
Adjusting the height
Warning
The height of the head restraints cannot be
set.
Objects in the mirror are closer than they ap-
pear. The distance to the road users behind
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Estimate
the distance to the traffic behind by looking
over your shoulder.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Overview
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest in ques-
tion.
Enlarging the cargo area, refer to page 304.
2. Raise the head restraint up against the re-
sistance.
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Adjusting
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Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
Folding in and out
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Press the button.
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The selected mirror moves along with the but-
ton movement.
Automatic Curb Monitor
Principle
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the passenger's side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other low-
lying obstacles when parking, for instance.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Activating
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror
glass.
1.
Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Folding in and out
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the front passenger's side
exterior mirror position.
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in car washes. There is a
risk of property damage. Before washing, fold
in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Interior mirror, manually
dimmable
Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of ap-
prox. 15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the
following situations:
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In car washes.
On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded
out automatically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
To reduce the blinding glare of the interior mir-
ror, flip the lever forward.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
as needed and when the drive-ready state is
switched on.
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature
General information
The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is au-
tomatically dimmed. Photocells in the interior
mirror are used to control this.
Photocells are used for control:
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In the mirror glass.
1. Fold the lever down completely.
On the rear of the mirror.
2. Grip the steering wheel with both hands
and move the steering wheel to the prefer-
red height and angle to suit your seat posi-
tion.
Overview
3. Fold the lever back up.
Steering wheel heating
Overview
Functional requirements
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Keep the photocells clean.
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Do not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
Button for steering wheel heating
Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Turning on/off
Press the button.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes
after an intermediate stop, the steering wheel
heating turns on automatically if the function
was turned on at the completion of the last trip.
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move-
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There
is a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-
age. Adjust the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary only.
Memory function
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if
necessary, retrieved using the memory func-
tion:
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Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Height of the Head-up display.
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General information
Two memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver profile.
Storing
1. Set the desired position.
2.
Press the button. The LED in the
button illuminates.
The following settings are not stored:
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Backrest width.
Lumbar support.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the
LED is illuminated. A signal sounds.
Safety information
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
Warning
The stored position is called up.
Using the memory function while driving can
lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Only retrieve the memory func-
tion when the vehicle is stationary.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat is pressed or one of the memory but-
tons is pressed again.
The adjustment of the seat position on the
driver's side is interrupted after a short time
while driving.
Warning
Seat heating
There is a danger of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Make sure that the travel
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjust-
ment.
Overview
Front
Overview
Seat heating
The memory buttons are located on the front
door.
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Back
Active seat ventilation
Principle
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Seat heating
Turning on
Press the button once for each tem-
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are illuminated.
Active seat ventilation
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
Additional information:
Switching on active seat ventilation
ECO PRO, refer to page 314.
Press the button once for each venti-
lation level.
Turning off
The highest level is active when three LEDs
are illuminated.
Press and hold the button until the
LEDs turn off.
The ventilation switches back by one level af-
ter a short time.
Seat heating distribution
The heating effect in the seat surface and the
seat backrest can be distributed in different
ways.
Switching off active seat ventilation
Press and hold the button until the
LEDs turn off.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select desired seat.
Air conditioning rules
Principle
6. Press the Controller and turn it to set the
seat heating distribution.
Depending on the equipment, some heating
and air conditioning functions can be automat-
ically activated depending on the outside tem-
perature.
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General information
The outside temperature at which the func-
tions are to be automatically activated can be
set via iDrive.
Activation is performed if the outside temper-
ature exceeds or falls below the set tempera-
ture in the first few minutes after drive-ready
state has been switched on. A new adjustment
is carried out after the settings have been
changed.
Depending on the equipment package, the
following functions can be automatically acti-
vated:
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Seat heating.
Steering wheel heating.
Seat ventilation.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi-
nutes after a stop, the functions are activated
automatically with the levels that were last se-
lected.
Functional requirement
Drive-ready state is switched on.
Activate/deactivate
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. If necessary, "Automate habits"
5. Select the desired function.
6. Activate the desired rule.
7. Set the level.
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