Raise the third row seats
If a person is sitting in a seat whose backrest
is not well embedded, they will be thrown
forwards together with the backrest if there is a
sudden stop, a sudden maneuver or an accident.
Β· When a rear seat or its backrest is
folded down or not correctly embedded, never
transport anyone in the corresponding seats, not
even a child.
Β· A red mark on the release lever ΓΏ fig. 90
indicates that the backrest is not engaged. If
the backrest is properly attached, the
mark is not seen.
WARNING
Fig. 91 Third row of seats: raise the seat.
Objects in the footwell in front of and behind the rear
seats could be damaged when folding or raising the
seats. Before folding down or raising the seats,
1. Move the second row seats forward.
remove these objects.
2. Open the tailgate.
Β· Objects that may be in the cavity behind the third
row of seats could be damaged when folding or
raising the seats in this row. Before folding down
3. To raise the backrest, pull the loop located on the
back of the seat ΓΏ fig. 91.
Or: Raise the seat back by hand from the
passenger compartment.
or raising the seats, remove these objects.
The red mark on the release lever ΓΏ fig. 91
should no longer be seen.
Β· The fasteners and brackets of the luggage net that
are attached to the guide system could be
damaged when folding down and raising the third
row seats, and in turn cause damage to the seats.
Before folding down and raising the seats, remove
the fasteners and the luggage net holders from the
4. Make sure the seat back is fully engaged by
pulling it up and pressing ΓΏ .
5. Close the tailgate.
guide system.
WARNING
Folding or raising the rear seats inattentively or
uncontrollably could cause serious injury.
headrest
Introduction to the topic
Β· Never fold or raise the back of the rear seat while
driving.
The adjustment options and removal of the head
restraints are described below. Always make sure
that the seats are correctly adjusted ΓΏ p. 43.
Β· When raising the back of the rear seat, be sure
not to pinch or damage the seat belt.
Β· When lowering and lifting, keep your hands,
fingers, feet and other parts of the body out of
the operating area of the seat hinges and locking
mechanism.
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
The head restraints have been specially approved
for the corresponding seats. For this reason, do not
mount them in another place in the vehicle.
Β· Throw rugs or other objects could get caught in
the seat or backrest hinges. This would cause
the seat or backrest to not lock correctly when
placed in the upright position.
The rear center head restraint (depending on
equipment) is only intended for the center rear seat.
Therefore, do not mount it in any other square.
Β· In order for the safety belts in the rear seats to
offer the necessary protection, all the rear
seatbacks must always be correctly embedded
in the vertical position.
There are notches in the head restraint bars that
allow the head restraints to lock into various positions.
The head restraints can only in
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castrate correctly in the trim zone notches if mounted
Adjust head restraints
correctly. To prevent the head restraints from being
inadvertently removed after mounting, there are stops
at the top and bottom of the adjustment area.
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 106.
Adjust the height of the head restraints
Correct head restraint adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the
head restraint is level with the top of your head, but
never below your eyes.
Always keep the back of your head as close to the
headrest as possible.
On vehicles with longitudinally adjustable head
restraints on the front seats, move the head restraint
as close to the back of the head as possible.
Adjusting the head restraint for a short person
Lower the head restraint as far as it will go even if
your head is below the top edge of the head restraint.
In the lowest position there may be a small gap
between the head restraint and the seat back.
Head restraint adjustment for tall people
Fig. 92 Adjustment of the front head restraints: Without
longitudinal adjustment possibility, with longitudinal
adjustment possibility.
Raise the head restraint as far as it will go.
WARNING
Driving with the head restraint removed or
incorrectly adjusted increases the risk of serious
injury or death in the event of an accident, sudden
braking and sudden manoeuvres.
Β· Always drive with the head restraints mounted and
correctly adjusted for those seats that are occupied.
Β· Adjust the headrest of your seat according to
to his height.
Β· Never adjust the head restraints during
March.
WARNING
When removing and installing the head restraints,
avoid hitting the headliner, front seat back, or other
parts of the vehicle. Otherwise, damage may occur.
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headrest
Removing and installing the
headrests
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 106.
Fig. 94 Front head restraint: removal.
Fig. 93 Adjusting the rear head restraints: Second row
of seats, third row of seats.
1. Raise or lower the head restraint in the direction of
the corresponding arrow. If necessary,
.
simultaneously press the button ΓΏ fig. 92 1 or ΓΏ fig. 93 1
The headrest has to fit correctly in one position. In the
second row of seats there are two possible positions;
in the third row, one.
Adjust the front head restraints lengthwise
wombs
1. Move the head restraint forwards or to the
each time you press the key ΓΏ fig. 92 1
,
back in the direction of the corresponding arrow.
The headrest has to fit correctly in one position.
Fig. 95 Rear head restraint: removal.
Remove the front head restraints
1. If necessary, lower the head restraint.
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2. To unlock it, locate the recess located on the back
Seat functions
of the backrest in the marked area, press and
hold in the direction of the arrow ΓΏ fig. 94 1
.
center armrest
3. Remove the head restraint in the direction of the
Front center armrest
.
arrow ΓΏ fig. 94 2
Install the front head restraints
1. Place the headrest in the correct position on top of
the corresponding backrest guides and insert it
into them.
2. Press down on the head restraint until the bars
engage.
3. Adjust the head restraint according to the
indications for the correct position in the seat.
Remove the rear head restraints (second row of
seats)
Fig. 96 Front center armrest (variant 1).
1. If necessary, adjust the seat back so that it
so that the head restraint can be removed.
2. Raise the head restraint as far as it will go.
3. Pull out the head restraint completely while
pressing the button ΓΏ fig. 95 1.
Remove rear head restraints (third row of seats)
1. Unlock the rear seat backrest and tilt it slightly
forward ΓΏ p. 104.
2. If necessary, adjust the seat back so that it
so that the head restraint can be removed.
3. Raise the head restraint as far as it will go ΓΏ p. 106.
Fig. 97 Front center armrest (variant 2).
4. If necessary, insert a flat object such as a plastic
card to unlock it ΓΏ fig. 95 2 between the backrest
β To raise the armrest, pull it up in the direction of
the arrow ΓΏ fig. 96 or ΓΏ fig. 97 socket by socket.
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upholstery and the headrest bar cover.
5. Pull out the head restraint completely to the
each time you press the key ΓΏ fig. 95 1 to the top.
β To lower the armrest, first lift it off the
all. Then put it down.
β To adjust the armrest lengthwise, move it fully
forwards ΓΏ fig. 96 or fully backwards in the
direction of the corresponding arrow.
Install the rear head restraints
1. Unlock the rear seat backrest and tilt it slightly
forward ΓΏ p. 104.
Depending on equipment, there may be a storage
compartment under the center armrest.
2. Place the headrest in the correct position over the
corresponding backrest guides and insert it into
them.
WARNING
3. Lower the head restraint while pressing the
The front center armrest could limit the freedom of
movement of the driver's arms when it is fully open
.
button ΓΏ fig. 95 1
4. Raise the rear seat back and lock it correctly.
or not fully closed, which could lead to accidents
and serious injuries.
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