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Vehicle equipment

WARNING

Loose objects or devices connected by a cable

to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones,

may be thrown around the interior during the

journey, for example in the event of an accident

or when braking or carrying out evasive ma‐

noeuvres. There is a danger of injury. Ensure

that loose objects or devices connected by ca‐

ble to the vehicle are secured in place in the in‐

terior.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

WARNING

Safety notes

Incorrectly stowed objects may slip or be flung

into the interior, for example in the event of an

accident or when braking or carrying out eva‐

sive manoeuvres. Vehicle occupants could be

struck and injured. There is a danger of injury.

Stow and secure objects and the load correctly.

WARNING

A high gross vehicle weight can make the tyres

overheat, causing internal damage and a sud‐

den loss of tyre inflation pressure. Handling

characteristics may be adversely affected, for

example reduced directional stability, longer

braking distance and modified steering charac‐

teristics. There is a risk of accident. Please

comply with the permitted load index of the

tyre, and do not exceed the permitted gross ve‐

hicle weight.

NOTE

Liquids in the boot may cause damage. There

is a risk of material damage. Ensure that no liq‐

uids leak out into the boot.

Stowing and securing loads

in the vehicle

WARNING

If the permitted total weight and the permitted

axle loads are exceeded, the operational safety

of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed. There is

a risk of accident. Do not exceed the permitted

total weight and permitted axle loads.

▷ Wrap protective material around any sharp

corners and edges on the load.

▷ Heavy loads: stow as far forward and as low

down as possible, ideally directly behind the

rear backrests.

▷ Very heavy transported loads: if there are no

passengers on the back seat, insert both

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outer seat belts into the respective opposite

buckles.

▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if a large

load is to be stowed.

▷ Do not stack load items above the upper

edge of the backrests.

▷ Smaller and light transported load: secure

with tensioning straps, the floor net or other

suitable straps.

Hang the floor net on the eyes in the boot floor.

▷ Large and heavy loads: secure with lashing

straps.

Roof rack

Lashing eyes in the boot

General

Roof racks are available as special equipment.

Safety note

WARNING

When driving with a roof load, for example with

a roof rack, the higher centre of gravity can

mean that driving safety is no longer guaran‐

teed in critical driving situations. There is a dan‐

ger of accidents or damage to property. Do not

deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when

driving with a roof load.

For securing the load two or four lashing eyes

are in the boot.

Load-securing equipment, for example lashing

straps, tensioning straps or luggage nets, must

be secured to the lashing eyes in the boot.

Fastening

Follow the installation instructions for the roof

rack.

Floor net

The floor net can also be used for securing the

load.

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Roof strip with flaps

Rear luggage rack

Principle

The ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch can be

used as a mount for rear luggage racks; for ex‐

ample bicycle rack systems.

General

Rear luggage racks are available as special

equipment.

The mounting points are located on the roof strip

above the doors.

Bicycle rack systems for up to three bicycles can

be used.

Fold the cover outwards.

Fastening

Follow the installation instructions for the rear

luggage rack.

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A loaded roof rack alters the vehicle's road be‐

haviour and steering response by shifting its cen‐

tre of gravity.

Power consumption

Before beginning your journey, check the func‐

tion of the trailer rear lights.

When loading and driving, bear the following in

mind:

▷ Do not exceed the permitted roof and axle

loads or the permitted gross weight.

The power output of the trailer's rear lights must

not exceed the following values:

▷ Make sure that there is sufficient space to

raise and open the Glass Roof.

▷ Turn indicators: 42 watt per side.

▷ Tail lights: 50 watt per side.

▷ Brake lights: 84 watt total.

▷ Distribute the roof load evenly.

▷ The roof load must not be spread over a large

area.

▷ Rear fog lights: 42 watt total.

▷ Reversing lights: 42 watt total.

▷ Place heavy items of luggage at the bottom.

To save vehicle battery power when the engine

is off, keep the switch-on times of power con‐

sumers short.

▷ Securely fasten the luggage, for example with

tensioning straps.

▷ Do not allow objects to protrude into the

swing range of the boot lid.

▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden accelera‐

tion, braking or cornering.

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The permitted gross weight of the rear luggage

rack when loaded depends on how far its centre

of gravity is from the ball linkage.

▷ If the centre of gravity is up to 30 cm, 11.8 in

from the ball linkage, the gross weight of the

rear luggage rack must not exceed

75 kg/165 lbs.

▷ If the centre of gravity is 60 cm, 23.5 in from

the ball linkage, the gross weight of the rear

luggage rack must not exceed 35 kg/77 lbs.

▷ Stow heavy loads as close as possible to the

ball linkage.

▷ Fasten loads securely to the rear luggage

rack and secure them against sliding around.

Driving with a rear luggage rack

When laden, the rear luggage rack alters the ve‐

hicle's handling and steering response due to the

centre of gravity having been shifted.

When loading and driving, bear the following in

mind:

▷ Do not exceed the permitted axle load or the

permitted gross weight.

▷ Drive smoothly and avoid sudden accelera‐

tion and braking or fast cornering.

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