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Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all

models and all standard and optional

equipment of your vehicle available at the

time of publication of the Operator's

Manual. Country-specific differences are

possible. Please note that your vehicle may

not be equipped with all features

described. This also applies to safety-

related systems and functions.

Read the information on qualified

specialist workshops: (Y page 25).

Loading guidelines

WARNING

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip

over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle

occupants. There is a risk of injury,

particularly in the eventofsudden braking or

a suddenchange in direction.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping before the

journey.

WARNING

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 engine is running,

especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is

a risk of poisoning.

Always switch off the engine before opening

the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid

open.

The handling characteristics of a laden

vehicle are dependent on the distribution of

the load within the vehicle. For this reason,

you should observe the following notes when

transporting a load:

Never exceed the maximum permissible

gross vehicle weight or the gross axle

weight rating of the vehicle (including

occupants). The values are specified on the

vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar of

the driver's door.

The trunk is the preferred place to carry

objects.

Position heavy loads as far forwards as

possible and as low down in the trunk as

possible.

The load must not protrude above the

upper edge of the seat backrests.

Always place the load against the rear or

front seat backrests. Make sure that the

seat backrests are securely locked into

place.

Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

Use the cargo tie down rings and the parcel

nets to transport loads and luggage.

Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening

materials appropriate for the weight and

size of the load.

Secure the load with sufficiently strong and

wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges

for protection.

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Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not correctly store objects in the

vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung

around, thus striking vehicle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, especially when

braking or abruptly changing directions.

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Always store objects so thatthey cannot be

flung around in these or in similar

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage compartments,

parcel nets or stowage nets.

Close lockable stowage compartments

while driving.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the trunk.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 256).

Stowage compartments in the front

Glove box

To open: pull handle : and open glove box

flap ;.

To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards

until it engages.

The glove box can only be locked and

unlocked using the mechanical key.

To lock: insert the mechanical key into the

lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position

To unlock: insert the mechanical key into

the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise

to position 1.

The glove box can be cooled

(Y page 137).

Eyeglasses compartment

There is a compartmentto stow eyeglasses

in the headliner on the driver's side.

To open: pull down eyeglasses

compartment : by the handle.

Stowage compartment under the armrest

To open: press left-hand button ; or right-

hand button :.

The stowage compartment opens.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a

USB connection and an AUX IN connection

or a Media Interface are installed in the

stowage compartment. A Media Interface

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is a universal interface for portable audio

equipment, e.g. for an iPod

or MP3 player

(see the separate Audio or COMAND

Operating Instructions).

Stowage compartment under the front

seats

WARNING

If you exceed the maximum load for the

stowage compartment, the cover may not be

able to restrain the items. Items may be

thrown out of the stowage compartment and

hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,

particularly in the eventofsudden braking or

a suddenchange in direction.

Never exceed the maximum permissible load

for the stowage compartment. Stow and

secure heavy objects in the trunk.

The maximum permissible load of the

stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).

To open: pull handle : up and fold

cover ; forwards.

Stowage space in the rear

Stowage compartment in the rear

Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the

armrests when they are folded out as you

could damage them.

Close the cover of the stowage

compartmentbefore folding the rear seat

armrest back into the seat backrest.

To open: fold down seat armrest ;.

Fold cover : of the armrest upwards.

Stowage net

Stowage nets are located in the front-

passenger footwell and on the left-hand side

of the trunk.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 256)

and the safety notes regarding stowage

spaces (Y page 256).

Rear bench seat through-loading

feature

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat

backrest are not engaged they could fold

forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the

event of an accident.

The vehicle occupantwould thereby be

pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench

seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest.The

seat belt can no longer offer the intended

level of protection and could even cause

injuries.

Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be

restrained by the seat backrest.

There is an increased risk of injury.

Before every trip, make sure that the seat

backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat

are engaged.

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Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 256).

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat

backrests can be folded down separately to

increase the trunk capacity.

Folding the seat backrest forward

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

Open the trunk.

Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat

backrest release handle :.

The corresponding rear seat backrest is

released.

Fully insert the rear seat backrest head

restraints.

Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Folding the seat backrest back

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

Make sure that the seat belt does not

become trapped when folding the rear seat

backrest back. Otherwise, it could be

damaged.

Fold rear seat backrest : back until it

engages.

If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and

locked, this will be shown in the

multifunction display in the instrument

cluster. Awarning tone also sounds.

You should always engage the rear seat

backrests if you do notneed the through-

loading feature. This will prevent

unauthorized access to the trunk from the

vehicle interior.

Adjust the head restraints if necessary

(Y page 98).

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Securing cargo

Cargo tie-down rings

Observe the following notes on securing

loads:

Observe the loading guidelines

(Y page 256).

Secure the load using the cargo tie-down

rings.

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Distribute the load on the cargo tie down

rings evenly.

Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure

a load, as these are only intended as an

anti-slip protection for lightloads.

Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges

or corners.

Pad sharp edges for protection.

There are four cargo tie down rings in the

trunk.

Vehicle with through-loading feature in the rear

bench seat

Cargo tie-down rings

Bag hook

WARNING

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

or items of luggage. Objects or items of

luggage could be flung around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly

changing directions. There is a risk of injury.

Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

The bag hook can bear a maximum load

of 11lbs (5kg) and should not be used to

secure a load.

Bag hook

Stowage well under the trunk floor

The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are

located in the stowage compartment.

To open: pull handle : up.

Hook handle : into rain trough ;.

Unhook the handle before again before

closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely

to prevent the handle flap from protruding.

Otherwise, you could damage the handle.

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