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Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not in‐
stalled in your vehicle, for example on account
of the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the corre‐
sponding functions and systems.
Safe seating position
A sitting position that suitably reflects the re‐
quirements of the occupants is essential for
relaxed driving with minimum fatigue.
In an accident, the correct seat position plays
an important role. For safe driving, additionally
note the following chapters:
▷ Seats, see page 66.
▷ Seat belts, see page 70.
▷ Head restraints, see page 72.
▷ Airbags, see page 126.
Seats
Safety notes
WARNING
Adjusting the seat during a journey could
cause the seat to move unexpectedly. You
could lose control of the vehicle. There is a
danger of accidents. Only adjust the seat on
the driver's side when at a standstill.◀
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WARNING
If the seat backrest is angled back too
far, the protective effect of the seat belt will no
longer be guaranteed. There is a danger of
slipping under the seat belt in the event of an
accident. There is a danger of injury or even
death. Adjust the seat before starting the jour‐
ney. Adjust the seat backrest to the most up‐
right position possible, and do not change it
during the journey.◀
WARNING
Risk of entrapment when moving the
seats. There is a danger of injury or damage to
property. Before performing the setting, make
sure that the movement area of the seat is
clear.◀
Manually adjustable seats
Overview
1 Forward/back
2 Seat angle
3 Backrest width
4 Lumbar support
5 Height
6 Backrest angle