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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel

Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Sitting safely
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 posi‐
tion plays an important role. Follow the informa‐
tion in the following chapters.
Additional information:
▷ Seats, refer to page 114.
▷ Safety belts, refer to page 117.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 119.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 180.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21
Seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐
pected movements of the seat. Vehicle control
could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Only
adjust the seat on the driver's side when the
vehicle is stationary.
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
protective effect of the safety belt can no lon‐
ger be ensured. There is a risk of sliding under
the safety 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 driving.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
Electrically adjustable seats
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for
the driver profile currently used. When a driver
profile is selected, the stored position is called up
automatically.