Adjusting

General information

The switches for adjusting the seats are located on the center armrest of the rear seats.

When folding down the center armrest, Center armrest

When folding down the center armrest, ensure that the area below the center head restraint is clear. Otherwise, injury may result.

At a glance

1 Forward/backward, tilt

1 Forward/backward, tilt
2 Backrest
3 Adjust front passenger seat
4 Reset to standard position
5 Head restraint.
6 Lumbar support

The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety switch for the power windows has been pressed.

Settings in detail

1. Forward/back.

2. Seat tilt.

2. Seat tilt.

3. Backrest tilt.

3. Backrest tilt.

Lumbar support

Lumbar support

The contour of the seat backrest can be adjusted in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.

  • Press the front/rear section of the switch. The curvature is increased/decreased.
  • Press the upper/lower section of the switch. The curvature is shifted up/down.

Adjusting the front passenger seat from the rear

For more leg room in the rear, for example.

1. Press the button to activate the function, arrow.

1. Press the button to activate the function, arrow.

2. Adjust the passenger seat, e.g., forward/ back.

3. Press the button to deactivate the function, arrow.

The function deactivates itself automatically after some time.

Reset* to standard position

Maintain pressure on the button until the system

Maintain pressure on the button until the system completes the adjustment.

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