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1 Forward/back
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, see
Head restraints on page 37.
Lumbar support*
The seat back contour can be altered to support
the lordosis, the curvature of the lumbar section
of the spine.
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal col-
umn are supported, to encourage an upright but
relaxed seated position.
> To increase or reduce the curvature: press
the switch at front or rear.
> To move the curved section up or down:
press the switch at top or bottom.
Backrest width*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit
your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-
eral-support pads.
Press the switch at front or rear.
Backrest width decreases or increases accord-
ingly.
3-door model: longitudinal adjustment
from the outside/rear*
To adjust the longitudinal position of a front
seat from outside or from one of the rear seats:
with the door open, press the front 1 or rear 2 of
the button.
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly positioned head restraint reduces
the risk of neck injury in the event of an acci-
dent.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its centre is at approximately ear
level; otherwise, there is an increased risk of
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