Important safety notes
WARNING
Ensure that the trunk lid/tailgate is closed
when the engine is running and the vehicle is
in motion. Among other dangers, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle
interior and cause unconsciousness and even
death.
The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Sedan: to open the trunk lid completely, a minimum clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) above the ground is necessary.
Wagon: to open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 6.36 ft (1.94 m) above the ground is necessary.
See also:
Opening
•► Press the button on the
SmartKey.
Handle (example: Sedan)
•► Sedan: pull handle 1.•► Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle 1 and keep it in
this position, you c ...
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment.
- Check whether you have adjusted seat 3
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
- you ...
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
WARNING
- Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or s ...