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Setting the easy entry and exit feature

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

Multimedia system:

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Vehicle

î Vehicle settings

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured

or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,

tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

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Easy Entry/Exit

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

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Select Steer. wheel and seat, Steering wheel

only or Off.

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Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

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Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

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Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the

boot lid is open when the engine is running,

especially if the vehicle is in motion.

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WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the

vehicle is in motion

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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

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Always switch off the engine before

opening the boot lid.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown

around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐

tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and

mobile phone brackets cannot always retain

all objects they contain.

The cup holder cannot hold a container

secure while the vehicle is in motion.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in

motion, the container may be flung around

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Never drive with the boot lid open.

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and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle

occupants may come into contact with the

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

You could be distracted from traffic condi‐

tions and you may lose control of the vehicle.

Do not sit or support yourself on the

rear seat armrest.

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WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from

the hot cigarette lighter

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot

heating element or the socket of the ciga‐

rette lighter.

In addition, flammable materials may ignite

if:

NOTE Damage to the handle in the boot

floor

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Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐

cle is stationary.

If the handle in the boot is left protruding,

the handle may be damaged.

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Only use the cup holder for containers

of the right size.

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you drop the hot cigarette lighter

a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

Before closing the boot lid, detach the

handle and press it down closed again.

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Always close the container, particularly

if the liquid is hot.

NOTE Damage to the stowage compart‐

ment under the ashtray due to intense

heat

*

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Always hold the cigarette lighter by the

knob.

Always make sure that the cigarette

lighter is out of reach of children.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

NOTE Damage to the cup holder

*

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When the rear armrest is folded back the cup

holder could become damaged.

The stowage compartment under the ashtray

is not heat resistant and could be damaged if

you rest a lit cigarette on it.

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Only fold the rear armrest back when

the cup holder is closed.

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Make sure that the ashtray is fully

engaged.

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WARNING Risk of burns from the tail‐

pipe and tailpipe trims

NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to

body weight

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The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can

become very hot. If you come into contact

When folded out, the rear armrest can be

damaged by body weight.

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secure the load using the tie-down eyes and

distribute the load evenly.

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Stowage compartment in the front centre

console with a USB connection and charging

module for wireless charging of mobile

phones

with these parts of the vehicle, you could

burn yourself.

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Always be particularly careful around

Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and

supervise children especially closely in

this area.

Glove compartment

Overview of the front stowage compart‐

ments

Through-loading feature in the rear bench

seat (EASY-PACK Quickfold)

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Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

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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WARNING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

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never exceed the permissible gross mass or

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back‐

rest may fold forwards, even while the vehi‐

cle is in motion.

the permissible axle loads for the vehicle

(including occupants).

Information can be found on the vehicle iden‐

tification plate (/ page 427).

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As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

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Stowage space in the doors

Stowage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB connection

pressed into the seat belt with increased

force. The seat belt will not be able to

protect as intended and could cause

additional injury.

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the load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

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always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

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If necessary, fully insert the head restraints

in the rear seat backrest.

To fold the left and right seat backrests

forward: pull the right or left release handle

1.

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Objects or loads in the boot or load com‐

partment cannot be restrained by the

seat backrest.

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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 left and right seat backrests are not

engaged and locked in place, this will be shown

on the multifunction display on the instrument

cluster. A warning tone will also sound.

If the centre seat backrest is not engaged and

locked, the red lock verification indicator will be

visible.

Requirements:

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Vehicles without a memory function:

move the driver's or front passenger seat for‐

wards, if necessary.

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To fold the centre seat backrest forwards:

the centre seat backrest has been unlocked.

You can fold the centre and outer seat backrests

forwards separately.

Vehicles with a memory function: if neces‐

sary, when the seat backrest in the rear is folded

forward, the front seat will move forwards

slightly to avoid a collision.

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To fold the centre seat backrest for‐

wards: pull release catch 3 of seat back‐

rest 2 forwards.

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Fold the seat backrest 2 forwards.

Centre seat backrest: if the seat backrest is

not engaged and locked, red lock verification

indicator 2 will be visible.

If necessary, reset the driver's or front

passenger seat.

Locking the release catch of the centre rear

seat backrest

Folding back the rear seat backrest

Requirements:

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat

backrest

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The left and centre seat backrests are

engaged and joined together.

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

be damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

You can lock the centre seat backrest release

catch if you want to secure the boot against

unauthorised access. The centre seat backrest

can then be folded forwards only together with

the left seat backrest.

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Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐

ped when folding back the seat back‐

rest.

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Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back

until it engages.

Left and right seat backrests: if the seat

backrest is not engaged and locked, this will

be shown on the multifunction display on the

instrument cluster.

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Move the driver's or front passenger seat for‐

wards, if necessary.

A warning tone will also sound.

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Overview of bag hooks

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WARNING Risk of injury when using bag

hooks with heavy objects

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

or items of luggage.

Objects or items of luggage may be flung

around and hit vehicle occupants.

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Only hang light objects on the bag

hooks.

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Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 107).

Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of

3 kg and do not attach any goods to them.

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Fold the centre and left seat backrests for‐

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Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading

feature in the rear bench seat)

wards.

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To lock or unlock: slide the catch 1

upwards or downwards.

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 107).

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around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐

tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and

mobile phone brackets cannot always retain

all objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

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Vehicles with through-loading feature in the

rear bench seat: fold up the tie-down eyes.

Hook luggage net 1 into the front and rear

tie-down eyes.

Vehicles without a through-loading feature in

the rear bench seat: hook the rings into the

luggage net's hooks 1.

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1

Bag hook

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Hook the rings into the hooks on the boot

floor.

Attaching the luggage net

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Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown

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Attaching a roof luggage rack

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Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the sliding sunroof can be

fully raised when the roof luggage rack

is fitted.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the boot lid can be fully

opened when the roof luggage rack is

fitted.

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.

has been tested and approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to

exceeding the maximum roof load

The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised

to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.

The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual

driving characteristics as well as the steering

and braking characteristics alter.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the

driving characteristics, as well as steering

and braking, will be greatly impaired.

NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof

when a roof luggage rack is fitted

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The sliding sunroof may be damaged by the

roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it

when a roof luggage rack is fitted.

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Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

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Do not open the sliding sunroof when a

roof luggage rack is fitted.

You will find information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section.

NOTE Damage to the panorama sliding

sunroof due to non-approved roof lug‐

gage racks

*

In order to allow ventilation of the vehicle

interior, you can raise the sliding sunroof.

NOTE Vehicle damage from non-

approved roof luggage racks

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The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam‐

aged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt

to open it when using a roof luggage rack not

tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.

The vehicle could be damaged by roof lug‐

gage racks that have not been tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

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When a roof luggage rack is fitted, open

the panorama sliding sunroof only if this

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Use only roof luggage racks tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

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