Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english — page 9

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

* Option/accessory.

164

Operating the panoramic roof

*

The panoramic roof and sun blind are oper-
ated with a control in the roof panel and both
are equipped with pinch protection.

WARNING

Children, other passengers or objects may

be trapped by the moving parts.

•

Always operate the windows with cau-
tion.

•

Do not allow children to play with the
controls.

•

Never leave children alone in the car.

•

Remember to always switch off the
power supply to the power windows
by setting the car's electrical system in
ignition position

0

, and then take the

key with you when leaving the car.

•

Never put an object or part of the body
through the windows, even if the car's
electrical system is fully disconnected.

IMPORTANT

•

Do not open the panoramic roof when
load carriers are fitted.

•

Do not place any heavy objects on the
panoramic roof.

IMPORTANT

•

Remove ice and snow before opening
the panoramic roof. Take care not to
scratch surfaces or damage strips.

•

Do not operate the panoramic roof if it
has frozen closed.

In order that the panoramic roof and the sun
blind can be operated, the car's electrical sys-
tem must be in ignition position

I

or

II

.

It can also be operated using a remote control
key or keyless opening

*

with the door handle.

WARNING

Check that children or other passengers

are not at risk of crushing when all the win-

dows are closed with a remote control key

or keyless opening

*

with a door handle.

IMPORTANT

Check that the panoramic roof is properly
closed when closing.

The movement of the roof is stopped if the
control is released during manual operation, or
when the glass reaches the comfort position

4

or the maximum opening or closing position.

The movement of both panoramic roof and
sun blind are also stopped if the roof control is
operated again in the opposite direction to the
current direction of movement.

The panoramic roof and the sun blind are also
equipped with pinch protection. If any fault
arises with the pinch protection, a reset
sequence can be tested.

NOTE

For manual opening, the sun blind must be
fully open before the panoramic roof can
be opened. When the procedure is
reversed, the panoramic roof must be fully
closed before the sun blind can be fully
closed.

NOTE

It may not be possible to operate windows
at low temperatures.

4

Comfort position is a position where wind noise and resonance noise are at a comfortably low level while driving.

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165

Open and close ventilation position

Ventilation position, vertically at the rear edge.

Open by pressing the control upward
once.
Close by pressing the control downward
once.

When the ventilation position is selected the
front glass cover is raised at its rear edge. If
the sun blind is fully closed when ventilation
position is selected, then it opens automati-
cally approx. 50 mm (approx. 2 inches).

The sun blind follows automatically if the pan-
oramic roof is closed from ventilation position.

Fully open and close the panoramic
roof using the roof control

Operation, manual mode

Operation, automatic mode

Manual operation

1. To open the sun blind - press the control

backwards to the position for manual
opening.

2. Open the panoramic roof to comfort posi-

tion - press the control backwards a sec-
ond time to the position for manual open-
ing.

3. Open the panoramic roof to maximum

position - press the control backwards a
third time to the position for manual open-
ing.

Close by repeating the preceding procedure in
reverse order - press the control forward/

downward to the manual closing position
instead.

Automatic operation

1. Open the sun blind to maximum position -

press the control backward to the position
for automatic opening and release.

2. Open the panoramic roof to comfort posi-

tion - press the control backwards a sec-
ond time to the position for automatic
opening and release.

3. Open the panoramic roof to maximum

position - press the control backwards a
third time to the position for automatic
opening and release.

Close by repeating the preceding procedure in
reverse order - press the control forward/
downward to the automatic closing position
instead.

Automatic operation - rapid opening or
closing

The panoramic roof and sun blind can be
opened or closed simultaneously:

–

To open - press the control rearward to
the automatic operation position twice
and release.

–

To close - press the control forward/
downward to the automatic operation
position twice and release.

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Related information

•

Panoramic roof

*

(p. 162)

•

Automatic closing of the panoramic roof's

*

sun blind (p. 166)

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 156)

•

Keyless locking and unlocking

*

(p. 257)

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 228)

Automatic closing of the

panoramic roof's

*

sun blind

With this function, the sun blind is closed
automatically 15 minutes after the car has
been locked if it is parked in hot weather. This
is in order to lower the passenger compart-
ment temperature and protect the car's
upholstery from sun-fading.

The function is deactivated when the car is
supplied from the factory and can be activated
or deactivated in the centre display.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press

My Car

Locking

.

Select

Auto Close Sunroof Curtain

to

activate/deactivate.

NOTE

The sun blind is also closed when all win-
dows are closed using the remote control
key or keyless opening

*

with a door handle.

Related information

•

Panoramic roof

*

(p. 162)

•

Operating the panoramic roof

*

(p. 164)

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 156)

•

Keyless locking and unlocking

*

(p. 257)

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 228)

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* Option/accessory.

167

Wiper blades and washer fluid

Together with the washer fluid, the wipers
aim to improve visibility as well as headlamp
pattern.

The washer nozzles are heated

*

automatically

in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid
from freezing.

Information indicating that the washer fluid
needs topping up appears in the driver display
when there is approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer
fluid remaining.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 168)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 170)

•

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 172)

•

Activating and deactivating the rain sen-
sor's memory function (p. 169)

•

Using the rear window wiper and rear
window washer (p. 171)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 167)

Using windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers are designed to clean
the windscreen. Different settings for the
windscreen wipers are set using the right-
hand stalk switch.

Right-hand stalk switch.

The thumbwheel is used to set rain sensor
sensitivity and wiper swipe frequency.

Single sweep

Lower the stalk switch and release to
make one sweep.

Windscreen wipers off

Move the stalk switch to position

0

to

switch off the windscreen wipers.

Intermittent wiping

Move the lever up to switch the wipers
to intermittent wiping. Set the number

of sweeps per time unit with the thumbwheel
when intermittent wiping is selected.

Continuous wiping

Raise the stalk switch for the wipers to
sweep at normal speed.

Raise the stalk switch further for the
wipers to sweep at high speed.

IMPORTANT

Before activating the wipers - ensure that
the wiper blades are not frozen in, and that
any snow or ice on the windscreen and
rear window is scraped away.

IMPORTANT

Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers
are cleaning the windscreen. The wind-
screen must be wet when the windscreen
wipers are operating.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 168)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 170)

•

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 172)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

168

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 167)

•

Activating and deactivating the rain sen-
sor's memory function (p. 169)

•

Using the rear window wiper and rear
window washer (p. 171)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

Using the rain sensor

The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel
on the right-hand stalk switch.

Right-hand stalk switch.

Rain sensor button

Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency

When the rain sensor is activated, the rain
sensor symbol

is shown in the driver

display.

Activating the rain sensor

When activating the rain sensor, the car must
be running or in ignition position

I

or

II

while

the windscreen wiper stalk switch is in posi-
tion

0

or in the position for a single sweep.

Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button

.

Move the lever down to make the wipers
move.

Turn the thumbwheel upward for higher sensi-
tivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An
extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is
turned upward.

Deactivating the rain sensor

Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button

or moving the stalk

switch up to another wiper program.

The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
ignition position

0

or when the engine is

switched off.

The rain sensor is deactivated automatically
when wiper blades are set in service position.
The rain sensor is reactivated when service
mode has been deactivated.

IMPORTANT

The windscreen wipers could start and be
damaged in an automatic car wash. Deac-
tivate the rain sensor while the car is run-
ning or when the car's electrical system is
in ignition position

I

or

II

. The symbol in the

driver display extinguishes.

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169

Related information

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 170)

•

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 172)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 167)

•

Activating and deactivating the rain sen-
sor's memory function (p. 169)

•

Using the rear window wiper and rear
window washer (p. 171)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 167)

Activating and deactivating the

rain sensor's memory function

The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen.

When the memory function is activated, the
rain sensor button does not need to be
pressed every time the vehicle is started:

1. Tap on

Settings

in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press

My Car

Wipers

.

3. Select

Rain Sensor Memory

to activate/

deactivate the memory function.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 168)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 170)

•

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 172)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 167)

•

Using the rear window wiper and rear
window washer (p. 171)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 167)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

* Option/accessory.

170

Using windscreen and headlamp

washers

Windscreen and headlamp washers are
designed to clean the windscreen and head-
lamps. Windscreen and headlamp washers
are started using the right-hand stalk switch.

Starting windscreen and headlamp
washers

Washing function, right-hand stalk switch.

–

Move the right-hand stalk switch toward
the steering wheel to start the windscreen
and headlamp washers.
> The windscreen wipers will make sev-

eral more sweeps once the stalk switch
has been released.

IMPORTANT

Avoid activating the washer system when
it is frozen or the washer reservoir is
empty, otherwise there is a risk of damag-
ing the pump.

Headlamp washing

*

To save fluid, the headlamps are washed auto-
matically at a defined interval when the head-
lamps are switched on.

Reduced washing

If only approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid
remains in the reservoir and the message

Washer fluid

Level low, refill

, together with

the

symbol, is shown in the driver dis-

play, then the supply of washer fluid to the
headlamps is switched off. This is to prioritise
cleaning the windscreen and the visibility
through it. The headlamps are only washed if
main or dipped beam is switched on.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 168)

•

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 172)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 167)

•

Activating and deactivating the rain sen-
sor's memory function (p. 169)

•

Using the rear window wiper and rear
window washer (p. 171)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 167)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

171

Using the rear window wiper and

rear window washer

The rear window wiper and rear window
washer are designed to clean the rear win-
dow. Washing/wiping is started and settings
are changed by means of the right-hand
steering wheel stalk switch.

Activating the rear window wiper and
rear window washer

NOTE

The rear window wiper motor is equipped
with overheating protection which means
that it is switched off if it overheats. The
rear window wiper works again after a
cooling-down period.

Select

for intermittent wiping with

the rear window wiper.

Select

for continuous speed with the

rear window wiper.

–

Move the right-hand steering wheel stalk
switch forward to start rear window
washing and wiping.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 168)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 170)

•

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 172)

•

Activating and deactivating the rain sen-
sor's memory function (p. 169)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 167)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 167)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

172

Using automatic rear windscreen

wiping when reversing

Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen
wipers are switched on initiates rear window
wiping. The function stops when reverse gear
is disengaged.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press

My Car

Wipers

.

3. Select

Auto Rear Wiper

to activate/deac-

tivate wiping when reversing.

If the rear windscreen wiper is already operat-
ing at a constant speed then no change takes
place when reverse gear is engaged.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 168)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 170)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 167)

•

Activating and deactivating the rain sen-
sor's memory function (p. 169)

•

Using the rear window wiper and rear
window washer (p. 171)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 645)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 644)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 643)

•

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 642)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 167)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL

* Option/accessory.

174

Manual front seat

The car's front seats have a range of setting
options in order to enhance comfort.

Adjust the seat forward/backward by lift-
ing the handle and adjusting the distance
to the steering wheel and pedals. Check
that the seat is locked after the position
has been adjusted.
Change the length

*

of the seat cushion by

pulling the lever up and moving the seat
cushion forward/backward by hand.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat
cushion

*

by pumping up/down.

1

Change the lumbar support

*

by pressing

the button upward/downward/forward/
back.

Raise/lower the seat by means of pump-
ing the lever up/down.
Change the backrest inclination by turning
the control knob.

You can manually adjust the height of the
head restraints by pressing in the button.

WARNING

Adjust the position of the driver's seat

before setting off, never while driving.

Make sure that the seat is in locked posi-

tion in order to avoid personal injury in the

event of heavy braking or an accident.

Related information

•

Power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Adjusting the power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Storing a position for seat and door mir-
rors (p. 176)

•

Using a stored position for seat and door
mirrors (p. 177)

•

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat cushion

in the front seat (p. 178)

•

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in the front

seat (p. 178)

1

Only applies to the driver's seat.

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* Option/accessory.

175

Power

*

front seat

The car's front seats have a range of setting
options in order to enhance comfort. The
power seat can be moved forwards/back-
wards and upwards/downwards. The front
edge of the seat cushion can be raised/
lowered and the backrest inclination can be
changed. The lumbar support

*

can be

adjusted upwards/downwards/forwards/
backwards. Seat cushion length is adjusted
manually

*

.

Seat setup can take place when the engine is
running and within a certain time after unlock-
ing the door without the engine running.
Adjustment can also be performed within a
certain time after the engine has been
switched off.

IMPORTANT

The power seats have overload protection
that is triggered if any seat is blocked by an
object. If this happens, remove the object
and then move the seat again.

Related information

•

Manual front seat (p. 174)

•

Adjusting the power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Storing a position for seat and door mir-
rors (p. 176)

•

Using a stored position for seat and door
mirrors (p. 177)

•

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat cushion

in the front seat (p. 178)

•

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in the front

seat (p. 178)

Adjusting the power

*

front seat

Set to desired sitting position using the con-
trol on the front seat's seating section. Acti-
vate the lumbar support

*

by pressing the

four-way control.

Activate and use the lumber support con-
trol by pressing the four-way control up/
down/forwards/back.
Raise/lower the seat cushion front edge
by adjusting the control up/down.
Raise/lower the seat by means of adjust-
ing the control up/down.
Move the seat forward/backward by
adjusting the control forward/backward.
Change the backrest inclination by adjust-
ing the control forward/backward.

Only one movement (forward/back/up/down)
can be made at a time.

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL

* Option/accessory.

176

The backrests of the front seats cannot be
lowered fully forward.

You can manually adjust the height of the
head restraints by pressing in the button.

Related information

•

Manual front seat (p. 174)

•

Power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Storing a position for seat and door mir-
rors (p. 176)

•

Using a stored position for seat and door
mirrors (p. 177)

•

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat cushion

in the front seat (p. 178)

•

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in the front

seat (p. 178)

Storing a position for seat and door

mirrors

You can store the position for power

*

seat

and door mirrors in the memory buttons.

Store two different positions for the power
seat

*

and the door mirrors using the memory

buttons. The buttons are located on the inside
of one of the front doors or both

*

.

Button

M

for storing settings.

Memory button.

Memory button.

Storing a position

1. Adjust seat and door mirrors to the

desired position.

2. Press and hold the

M

button depressed.

The light indicator in the button illumi-
nates.

3. Within three seconds, press and hold the

1

or

2

button.

> When the position has been stored in

the selected memory button, an acous-
tic signal can be heard and the light
indicator in the

M

button extinguishes.

If none of the memory buttons is depressed
within three seconds then the

M

button extin-

guishes and no storing takes place.

The seat or the door mirrors must be readjus-
ted before a new memory can be set.

Related information

•

Manual front seat (p. 174)

•

Power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Adjusting the power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Using a stored position for seat and door
mirrors (p. 177)

•

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat cushion

in the front seat (p. 178)

•

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in the front

seat (p. 178)

•

Angling adjustment of the door mirrors
(p. 161)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL

* Option/accessory.

177

Using a stored position for seat

and door mirrors

If the positions for the power

*

seat and the

door mirrors have been stored, they can be
activated by using the memory buttons.

Using a stored setting

A stored setting can be used with the front
door either open or closed:

Open front door

–

Depress one of the memory buttons

1

(

)

or

2

(

) with a short press. Power seat

and door mirrors move and then stop at
the positions stored in the selected mem-
ory button.

Closed front door

–

Hold one of the memory buttons

1

(

) or

2

(

) depressed until seat and door mir-

rors stop in the positions that are stored in
the selected memory button.

If the memory button is released, the move-
ment of the seat and door mirrors will be stop-
ped.

WARNING

•

Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.

•

Movement of the seat can be STOP-
PED at any time by pressing any but-
ton on the power seat control panel.

•

Do not adjust the seat while driving.

•

Make sure there is nothing under the
seats when they are being adjusted.

Related information

•

Manual front seat (p. 174)

•

Power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Adjusting the power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Storing a position for seat and door mir-
rors (p. 176)

•

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat cushion

in the front seat (p. 178)

•

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in the front

seat (p. 178)

•

Angling adjustment of the door mirrors
(p. 161)

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* Option/accessory.

178

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat

cushion in the front seat

For increased comfort, you can adjust the
length of the seat cushion.

Control for seat cushion adjustment.

1. Grip the handle

on the front of the seat

and pull upwards.

2. Adjust the length of the seat cushion.

3. Release the handle and make sure that the

seat cushion has reached the correct posi-
tion.

Related information

•

Manual front seat (p. 174)

•

Power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Adjusting the power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Storing a position for seat and door mir-
rors (p. 176)

•

Using a stored position for seat and door
mirrors (p. 177)

•

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in the front

seat (p. 178)

Adjusting the lumbar support

*

in

the front seat

The lumbar support is adjusted using a con-
trol on the side of the seat cushion.

Four-way button, located on the side of the seat's

seating section.

The four-way lumbar support is adjusted using
the four-way button (the round one) which is
located on the side of the seat's seating sec-
tion. The lumbar support can be adjusted for-
wards/backwards and upwards/downwards.

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL

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* Option/accessory.

179

Adjusting the lumbar support

•

Press the four-way button up

/down

to move the lumbar support upwards/
downwards.

•

Press the front section

of the four-way

button to increase lumbar support.

•

Press the rear section

of the four-way

button to decrease lumbar support.

Related information

•

Manual front seat (p. 174)

•

Power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Adjusting the power

*

front seat (p. 175)

•

Storing a position for seat and door mir-
rors (p. 176)

•

Using a stored position for seat and door
mirrors (p. 177)

•

Adjusting

*

the length of the seat cushion

in the front seat (p. 178)

Lowering the backrests in the rear

seat

The rear seat's backrest is divided into two
parts. The two parts can be folded forward
individually.

WARNING

•

Adjust the seat and fix it before driving
away. Take care when adjusting the
seat. Uncontrolled or careless adjust-
ment can lead to trapping injuries.

•

When loading long objects, they must
always be strapped in securely to avoid
injury and damage during sudden brak-
ing.

•

Always switch off the engine and apply
the parking brake when loading and
unloading the car.

•

For cars with automatic gearbox, set
the gear selector in

P

to prevent it from

being moved by mistake.

IMPORTANT

There must be no objects on the rear seat
when the backrest is to be folded down.
The seat belts must not be connected
either. Otherwise there is a risk of damag-
ing the rear seat upholstery.

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL

* Option/accessory.

180

IMPORTANT

The armrest

*

for the centre seat must be

raised before lowering the seat.

Through-load hatch

*

in the rear seat must

be closed before lowering.

NOTE

The front seats may need to be pushed for-
wards, and/or the backrests adjusted
upwards, in order that the rear backrests
can be fully folded forward.

Lowering the backrest

To facilitate folding of the rear seat, the car
must be stationary and at least one rear door
open.

Ensure that there are no occupants or objects
in the rear seat.

Lower the centre seat's head restraint
manually.

Pull the handles located on the car's left
and right-hand backrests forwards to fold
down the left and right-hand part of the
rear seat respectively.

3. The backrest disengages from the lock

and needs to be lowered manually to the
horizontal position.

Raising the backrest

Raising the backrest to upright position is car-
ried out manually:

1. Move the backrest up/back.

2. Press the backrest until the lock engages.

3. Raise the head restraints manually.

4. If necessary, raise the centre seat's head

restraint.

WARNING

When the backrest has been raised, the red

indicator should no longer be showing. If it

is still showing then the backrest is not

locked in place.

WARNING

Check that the backrests and head

restraints in the rear seat are locked prop-

erly after being folded up.
The head restraints of the outer seats must

always be raised when there are passen-

gers on any of the rear seats.

Related information

•

Adjusting the head restraints in the rear
seat (p. 181)

•

Private locking (p. 267)

•

Activating and deactivating private locking
(p. 267)