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Your legs are not fully extended and you can

depress the pedals properly

Notes on the correcct driver's seat position

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

The back of your head is supported at eye

level by the center of the head restraint

You can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

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You can move your legs freely

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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

You can see all the displays on the instrument

cluster clearly

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You have a good overview of the traꢀc condi-

tions

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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Your seat belt sits snugly against your body

and passes across the center of your shoulder

and across your hips in the pelvic area

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting the steering

wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:

Vehicles with an AMG performance seat: if the

front passenger seat is unoccupied, this can lead

to noise caused by the seat belt tongue knocking

against the seat. You can prevent this by sliding

the seat belt tongue upwards with the belt clip. If

the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that

the belt clip is pushed down. Only then will the

seat belt ꢁt tight to the body.

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You are sitting as far away from the driver's

airbag as possible, taking the following points

into consideration:

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You are sitting in an upright position

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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat

cushion

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Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

Adjusting the front seat mechanicallly (without

Seat Comforrt Package)

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

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WARNINGG Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

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While moving the seats, make sure that

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seat

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any part of their body within

the sweep of the seat.

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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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Use the grab handles only to stabilize the

seating position or to assist in getting in

and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being installed or being

adjusted incorrectly

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not oꢂer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects under the co-driver seat

In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-

belt and become injured.

Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can

interfere with the function of the automatic

co-driver airbag shutoꢂ or damage the system.

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Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

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Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

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Do not store any objects under the co-

driver seat.

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Always ensure that the seat backrest is

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Before driving oꢂ, make sure for every

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder belt is routed across the

center of your shoulder.

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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When the co-driver seat is occupied,

make sure that no objects are trapped

under the co-driver seat.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

strain on the grab handle

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or become loose from its anchor-

age.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢃ position so

that it is as close as possible to the back of your

head.

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Adjusts the seat fore-and-aꢃꢃ position

To adjust the seat backrest inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any part of their body within

the sweep of the seat.

Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

Adjusting the frontt seat mechanically (with Seat

Comfort Package)

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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Liꢃ lever 1 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seat

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Make sure that the seat is engaged.

To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever 2

until the desired position has been reached.

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not oꢂer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

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While moving the seats, make sure that

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-

belt and become injured.

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Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being installed or being

adjusted incorrectly

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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder belt is routed across the

center of your shoulder.

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

strain on the grab handle

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

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Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or become loose from its anchor-

age.

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

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Before driving oꢂ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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Adjusting the seat fore-and-aꢃꢃ position

To adjust the seat cushion inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

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Use the grab handles only to stabilize the

seating position or to assist in getting in

and out of the seat.

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To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever 4

until the desired position has been reached.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects under the co-driver seat

To adjust the seat backrest inclination: turn

handwheel 5 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can

interfere with the function of the automatic

co-driver airbag shutoꢂ or damage the system.

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Do not store any objects under the co-

driver seat.

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When the co-driver seat is occupied,

make sure that no objects are trapped

under the co-driver seat.

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Liꢃ lever 2 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

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Make sure that the seat is engaged.

To adjust the seat cushion length (driver's

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seat only): liꢃ lever 1 and slide the front sec-

tion of the seat cushion forwards or back-

wards.

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Adjusting the front seat electrically

Adjustting the 4-way lumbar support

Head restraaints

Adjusting the front seat head restraints manually

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

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2

3

4

1

2

3

4

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion inclination

Seat fore-and-aꢃ position

Higher

Soꢃer

Lower

Firmer

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Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 100).

Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of

the backrest.

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Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats

mechaniically

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being installed or being

adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

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Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

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Before driving oꢂ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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To raise: pull the head restraint up.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

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To raise: pull the head restraint up.

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To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

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Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢃ position so

that it is as close as possible to the back of your

head.

To move forwards: press release knob 2 and

pull the head restraint forwards.

To move backwards: press release knob 2

and push the head restraint backwards.

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Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints

Removing

Installing

Selecting thee massage prograam for the front seats

Multimedia system:

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Insert the head restraint such that the notches

on the bar are on the leꢃ when viewed in the

direction of travel.

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Comfort

Massage

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Select Wave Massage or Pulsating Massage.

Start the program for the desired seat ;.

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Push the head restraint down until it engages.

Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

To set the massage intensity: switch High

Intensity on or oꢂ .

Conꢁguring thhe seat settings

Multimedia system:

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system:

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Comfort

Seat Comfort

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Comfort

Select Î for the desired seat.

Seat Comfort

Adjusting the backrest contour in the lumbar

region of the seat backrest (lumbar)

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Select Lumbar.

Select the settings Z for the desired seat.

Conꢁrm the prompt.

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Switchinng the seat heatingg on/oꢂ

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Adjust the air cushions.

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Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 103).

Adjusting the backrest side bolsters

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WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly

switching on the seat heating

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Select Side Bolsters.

Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat.

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Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will

go.

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Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can

cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-

ding to become very hot.

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Push release knob 1 in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the head restraint.

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Requirements:

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The power supply is switched on.

and 20 minutes until the seat heating

switches oꢂ.

In particular, the health of persons with limited

temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to

react to high temperatures may be aꢂected or

they may even suꢂer burn-like injuries.

Switchingg the seat veenntilation on/oꢂ

Requirements:

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The power supply is switched on.

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Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

To protect against overheating, the seat heating

may be temporarily deactivated aꢃer it has been

switched on repeatedly.

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NOTE Damage to the seats caused by

objects or documents when the seat heat-

ing is switched on

When the seat heating is switched on, over-

heating may occur due to objects or docu-

ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cushions

or child seats. This could cause damage to the

seat surface.

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Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

heating level is set.

Depending on the heating level, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are oꢂ, the seat heating is switched oꢂ.

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Make sure that no objects or documents

are on the seats when the seat heating is

switched on.

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The seat heating will automatically switch

down from the three heating levels aꢃer 8, 10

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Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

blower setting has been reached.

Depending on the blower setting, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are oꢂ, the seat ventilation is switched

oꢂ.

Unlocking

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

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WARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

Steeringg wheel

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

Adjustinng the steering wheel mechanically

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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Fold release lever 1 down as far as it will go.

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Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the

steering wheel.

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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Locking

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

Fold release lever 1 up as far as it will go.

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Check and make sure that the steering col-

umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.

Push the switch into position 1 or 2.

If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering

wheel heating is switched on.

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Ensure that no-one has any body parts in

the range of movement of the seat.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

driver's seat:

Switchingg the steering wheel heating on/oꢂ

Requirements:

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The vehicle is switched on.

When you switch the vehicle oꢂ, the steering

wheel heating will switch oꢂ.

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Press the seat adjustment switch.

The adjustment process will be stopped.

Easy entry and exit feature

You can stop the adjustment process by pressing

one of the memory function position switches.

Using thee easy entry and exit feeature

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WARNING Risk of accident when pulling

away during the adjustment process of

the easy entry and exit feature

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

children activate the easy entry and exit

feature‑

You could lose control of the vehicle.

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Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the easy entry‑ and exit feature, particu-

larly when unattended.

Always wait until the adjustment process

is complete before driving oꢂ.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the easy entry and exit

feature

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

You and other vehicle occupants could

become trapped.

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When the easy entry and exit feature is active, the

driver's seat will move backwards and the back-

rest will be moved to a steeper position when:

You call up the seat settings via the memory

function.

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Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

You save the seat settings via the memory

function.

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You switch the ignition oꢂ when the driver's

door is open

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WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

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You open the driver's door when the ignition is

switched oꢂ

Setting the easy entryy and exitt feature

Multimedia system:

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

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The driver's seat will then move backwards

only if it is not already at the rear of the seat

adjustment range.

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Settings

Vehicle

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Automatic Seat Adjustment

Easy Entry/Exit

Activate or deactivate the function.

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The seat backrest will then move forwards

only if it is not already at the front of the back-

rest adjustment range.

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During the adjustment process of the

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memory function, make sure that no one

has any body parts in the sweep of the

seat.

The driver's seat will move back to the last drive

position when:

Memory function

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If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

Functtion of the memoryy function

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You switch the ignition on with the driver's

door closed.

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WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

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You close the driver's door when the ignition is

switched on

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WARNINGG Risk of entrapment if the mem-

ory function is activated by children

If you use the memory function on the driver's

side while driving, you could lose control of

the vehicle as a result of the adjustments

being made.

The last drive position will be saved when:

Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the memory function, particularly when

unattended.

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You switch the ignition oꢂ.

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Operatiing thee memory function

Storing

To call up: press and brieꢄy hold one of preset

position buttons 4, T or U.

Aꢃer releasing the button, all systems are

moved into the stored position.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the igni-

tion is switched oꢂ.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

You can save settings for the following systems:

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk

lid is open when the vehicle is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion.

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Seat

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Seat contour

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Outside mirrors

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Head-up Display

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Always switch oꢂ the vehicle before

opening the trunk lid.

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Never drive with the trunk lid open.

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Set the desired position for all systems.

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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

Brieꢄy press memory button V and then

press preset position 4, T or U

within three seconds.

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suꢀciently, they could slip, tip

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over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

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WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is moving

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from storage spaces, parcel

nets or storage nets.

The cup holder cannot secure containers

while the vehicle is moving.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is

moving, the container may be ꢄung around

and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu-

pants may come into contact with the liquid

and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You

could be distracted from traꢀc conditions and

you may lose control of the vehicle.

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Close the lockable storage spaces before

starting a journey.

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Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag

shutoꢂ: Objects trapped under the front

passenger seat may interfere with the function of

the automatic front passenger airbag shutoꢂ or

damage the system. Please observe the notes on

the function of the automatic front passenger air-

bag shutoꢂ (/ page 46).

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Only use the cup holder when the vehicle

is stationary.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open storage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

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Only use the cup holder for containers of

the right size.

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Close the container, particularly if the

liquid is hot.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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NOTE Damage to the cup holder

When the rear armrest is folded back the cup

holder could become damaged.

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The driving characteristics of your vehicle are

dependent on the distribution of the load within

the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind

when loading the vehicle:

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Only fold the rear armrest back when the

cup holder is closed.

Always make sure that the cigarette

lighter is out of reach of children.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to

body weight

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Never exceed the permissible gross mass or

the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle

(including occupants). The values are speciꢁed

on the vehicle identiꢁcation plate on the vehi-

cle's B-pillar.

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WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe

and tailpipe trims

When folded out, the rear armrest can be

damaged by body weight.

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The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can

become very hot. If you come into contact

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

yourself.

Do not sit or support yourself on the rear

seat armrest.

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The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

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WARNING ‑ Risk of ꢁre and injury from hot

cigarette lighter

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Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

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Always be particularly careful around the

tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-

vise children especially closely in this

area.

Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and

distribute the load evenly.

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot

heating element or the socket of the cigarette

lighter.

Notes on driving with a roof load

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Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

In addition, ꢄammable materials may ignite if:

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Evenly distribute the roof load, and place

heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with

the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 100).

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you drop the hot cigarette lighter

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a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling

away, braking and steering as well as rapid

cornering.

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Always hold the cigarette lighter by the

knob.

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When transporting roof loads and when the

vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select

drive programs ; and A. These are

designed to focus on stability (/ page 138).

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Stowage compartment in the front center

console with a USB port

Glove box

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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the

rear seat and the seat backrest are

engaged before every trip.

If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked

in place, the lock veriꢁcation indicator will be red.

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For more information on stowage compart-

ments and stowage areas, please refer to the

Digital Operator's Manual.

Through-looading feaature in the rear bench seat

(EASY-PACCK Quickfold)

Requirements:

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To fold the center seat backrest forwards: the

Folding the rear seaat backrest forwards

center seat backrest has been unlocked.

Stowage spaces in thhe vehicle interior

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WARNINNG Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

You can fold the center and outer seat backrests

forwards separately.

Overview of the frontt stowage compartments

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

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As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pushed into the seat belt with increased

force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-

tect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

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Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

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Stowage spaces in the doors

Stowage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB connection

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The release handles are located beneath the rear

shelf.

To fold the center seat backrest forwards: pull

release catch 3 of seat backrest 2 for-

wards.

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To fold the leꢃ and right seat backrests

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forward: pull right or leꢃ release handle 1

and fold the corresponding seat backrest for-

wards.

Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

If necessary, reset the driver's or front

passenger seat.

Folding back the rear seat backrest

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seats

When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself

or a vehicle occupant.

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

Vehicles with a memory function: If necessary,

when the seat backrest in the rear passenger

compartment is folded forward, the correspond-

ing front seat will move forwards slightly to avoid

a collision.

*

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

#

If necessary, fully insert the head restraints

into the rear seat backrest.

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

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105

#

Fold the corresponding seat backrest 1 back

until it engages.

#

Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-

ped when folding back the seat backrest.

Leꢃ and right seat backrests: if the seat back-

rest is not engaged and locked in place, the

red lock veriꢁcation indicator 2 will be visi-

ble.

#

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

Center seat backrest:: if the seat backrest is

not engaged and locked in place, the red lock

veriꢁcation indicator 3 will be visible.

Locking the release catch of the center rear seat

backrest

Requirements:

R

The leꢃ and center seat backrests are

engaged and joined together.

#

Fold the center and leꢃ seat backrests for-

wards.

You can lock the center seat backrest release

catch if you want to secure the trunk against

unauthorized access. The center seat backrest

can then be folded forwards only together with

the leꢃ seat backrest.

To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or

downwards.

Overview of thee tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 100).

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106

Attachiing a rooof luggagge rack

#

Observe the signposted headroom clear-

ance.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

If the vehicle height is greater than the

permitted headroom clearance, do not

enter.

The vehicle center of gravity and the usual

driving characteristics as well as the steering

and braking characteristics alter.

#

Observe the changed vehicle height with

add-on roof equipment.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-

ing characteristics, as well as steering and

braking, will be greatly impaired.

*

NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved

roof luggage racks

#

Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage

racks that have not been tested and approved

for Mercedes-Benz.

You will ꢁnd information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section.

#

Use only roof luggage racks tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

1

Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading

feature in the rear bench seat)

*

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not

observing the maximum permitted head-

room clearance

#

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the sliding sunroof can be

fully raised when the roof luggage rack is

installed.

If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-

mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof

and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

#

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the trunk lid can be fully

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107

#

Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening

points beneath covers 1.

opened when the roof luggage rack is

installed.

Comply with the installation instructions of the

roof luggage rack manufacturer.

#

Position the load on the roof luggage

rack in such a way that the vehicle will

not sustain damage even when it is in

motion.

Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.

Sockets

*

NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel due to non-

approved roof luggage racks

Using thee 12 V sockeet

Requirements:

R

Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel may be damaged by the roof luggage

rack if you attempt to open it when using a

roof luggage rack not tested and approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

(15 A) are permissible.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has the following 12 V sockets:

R

In the stowage compartment in the front cen-

ter console

*

NOTE Damage to the covers

#

When a roof luggage rack is installed,

open the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel only if this has been tested

and approved for Mercedes-Benz.

The covers may be damaged and scratched

when being opened.

R

In the trunk

#

Do not use metallic or hard objects.

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the

vehicle interior.

#

Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

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108

number of USB ports in the rear center con-

sole may vary.

#

Always stow objects so that they cannot

be thrown around in such situations.

When the vehicle is switched on, you can charge a

USB device, such as a mobile phone, at USB ports

using a suitable charging cable.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, parcel

nets or stowage nets.

#

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Wirelesss charging of the mobile phone aanndd ccoonn--

nection with thee exterioor antenna

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk/cargo compart-

ment.

Notes on wirelessly chharging the mobile phone

Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment

in the front center console

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

#

Fold up socket cap 1.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone receptacles cannot always retain all

objects within.

#

Insert the plug of the device.

&

WARNING Risk of ꢁre from placing objects

in the mobile phone storage compartment

12 V socket in the stowwage compartment with

cover: if you have connected a device to the 12 V

socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-

ment open.

Placing other objects in the mobile phone

storage compartment could constitute a ꢁre

hazard.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

#

Apart from a mobile phone, do not place

USB port in the rear passenger compartment

any other objects in the mobile phone

storage compartment, especially those

made of metal.

%

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

design of the storage compartment and the

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109

The following notes on wirelessly charging the

mobile phone must be observed:

phone. Protective covers which are necessary

for wireless charging are an exception.

*

NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-

ing them in the mobile phone storage

compartment

R

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior antenna via the charging module.

Charginng a mobile phone wwiirrelessly

Requirements:

R

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-

age compartment, these may be damaged by

electromagnetic ꢁelds.

R

The charging function and wireless connection

of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior

antenna are only available if the vehicle is

switched on.

#

charging.

Do not place credit cards, storage

media, ski passes or other objects sensi-

tive to electromagnetic ꢁelds in the

mobile phone storage compartment.

A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-

mobile.com.

R

Small mobile phones may not be able to be

charged in every position of the mobile phone

stowage compartment.

*

NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-

age compartment caused by liquids

R

Large mobile phones which do not rest ꢄat in

the mobile phone stowage compartment may

not be able to be charged or connected with

the vehicle's exterior antenna.

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage

compartment, the compartment may be dam-

aged.

R

The mobile phone may heat up during the

#

Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

charging process. This may particularly

depend on the applications (apps) currently

open in the background.

R

To ensure more eꢀcient charging and connec-

tion with the vehicle's exterior antenna,

remove the protective cover from the mobile

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110

#

Place the mobile phone as close to the center

of the marked surface on mat 1 as possible

with the display facing upwards.

To secure the mobile phone: swing lever 2

out.

Installing ꢄoor mats

When a message is shown in the multimedia

system, the mobile phone is being charged.

Installing/remooving the ꢄoor mats

Malfunctions during the charging process are

shown in the central display.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

in the driver's footwell

%

The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.

using clean, lukewarm water.

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

Stowage compartment withouut cover

Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored

and secured to prevent it from falling out while

you are driving.

This jeopardizes the operating and road safety

of the vehicle.

#

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

#

Always install the ꢄoor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always suꢀcient room for the

pedals.

#

Slide the corresponding seat backwards and

lay the ꢄoor mat in the footwell.

#

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

#

Do not use loose ꢄoor mats and do not

place ꢄoor mats on top of one another.

#

Adjust the corresponding seat.

Removing ꢄoor mats

#

Pull the ꢄoor mat oꢂ holders 2.

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#

Remove the ꢄoor mat.

Seats and stowing for Your Mercedes A Class 4 Door Third Generation (2018-2026)

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