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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, especially

when braking or abruptly changing directions.

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 boot

lid is open when the engine is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk

of poisoning.

Always switch off the engine before opening

the boot lid. Never drive with the boot lid

open.

WARNING

The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can

become very hot. If you come into contact

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

yourself. There is a risk of injury.

Always be particularly careful around the

exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow

these components to cool down before touch-

ing them.

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle

are dependent on the distribution of the load

within the vehicle.

Observe the following notes when loading and

transporting a load:

never exceed the maximum permissible gross

vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads

for the vehicle (including occupants).

the boot is the preferred place to store

objects.

position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-

sible and as low down in the boot 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 lashing eyelets and the luggage nets

to transport loads and luggage.

only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-

ponents that are suitable for the weight and

size of the load.

secure the load with sufficiently strong and

wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp

edges for protection.

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Stowage compartments

Important safety notes

WARNING

If objects in the passenger compartment are

stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be

thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In

addition, cupholders, 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.

Always stow objects so that they cannot be

thrown around in such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not pro-

trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or

stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before

starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-

ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in

the boot.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).

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Front stowage compartments

Glove compartment

To open: pull handle : and open glove com-

partment flap ;.

To close: fold glove compartment flap ;

upwards until it engages.

There is a pen holder at the top of the glove

compartment flap.

Spectacles compartment

To open: press marking :.

Make sure that the spectacles compartment is

always closed while the vehicle is in motion.

Stowage compartment in the front centre

console

Illustration: vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever

To open: press the marking on cover :.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

there may be an ashtray in the centre console

instead of the stowage compartment.

Stowage compartment in front of the arm-

rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion)

Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever

To open: press the marking on cover :.

You can remove the non-slip mat and the

insert for cleaning. When removing the insert

you will have to overcome some slight resist-

ance.

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Stowage compartment/telephone com-

partment under the armrest

To open: on vehicles with moveable armr-

ests, make sure that the armrest is in the

rearmost position.

Press button : and fold the armrest up.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the arm-

rest can be moved backwards or forwards in a

longitudinal direction.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-

lowing may be in the stowage space:

a multimedia connector unit with an SD card

slot and 2 USB ports, e.g. for use with an

iPod

, iPhone

or MP3 player (see the sepa-

rate operating instructions)

a mobile phone bracket (Y page 277)

Stowage compartment under the driver's

and front-passenger seat

WARNING

If you exceed the maximum permitted load of

the stowage compartment, the cover is

unable to restrain the objects. Objects may be

thrown out of the stowage compartment and

hit vehicle occupants as a result. There is a

risk of injury, particularly in the event of sud-

den braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always observe the maximum load of the

stowage compartment. Stow and secure

heavy objects in the boot.

The maximum permissible load of the stowage

compartment is 1.2 kg.

To open: pull handle : up and fold cover ;

forwards.

On vehicles with a fire extinguisher instead of a

stowage compartment, the fire extinguisher is

installed under the driver's seat.

Rear stowage compartments

Stowage compartment in the rear centre

console

To open: pull down the top of stowage com-

partment : by the edge of the handle.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

there may be an open stowage space above

the stowage compartment.

Luggage nets

Luggage nets are located:

in the front-passenger footwell

on the back of the driver's and front-

passenger seat

on the left and right-hand side in the boot

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268)

and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces

(Y page 268).

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Through-loading facility in the rear

compartment

To open: fold down seat armrest :.

Pull the centre head restraint on the rear

bench seat into the uppermost position

(Y page 99).

Slide locking mechanism = in the direction

of the arrow.

Swing flap ; fully to the side.

Flap ; is held open by a magnet.

To close: swing flap ; in the boot back until

it engages.

Fold armrest : up fully if necessary.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).

Enlarging the luggage compartment

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat

backrest are not engaged they could fold for-

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

event of an accident.

The vehicle occupant would thereby be

pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench

seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The

seat belt cannot protect as intended and

could result in additional injury.

Objects or loads in the boot cannot be

restrained by the seat backrest.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

Before every trip, make sure that the seat

backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat

are engaged before every trip.

Before folding the backrest in the rear com-

partment forwards, make sure that the rear

compartment armrest and the cupholder are

folded in. They may otherwise be damaged.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests

can be folded forwards separately to increase

the boot capacity.

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

and back

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

Fully insert the backrest head restraints if

necessary (Y page 100).

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle ;

of the seat backrest forwards.

The corresponding seat backrest : is

released.

Fold backrest : forwards.

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

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Insert the seat belt into seat-belt holder :.

Folding the rear seat backrest back

Make sure that the seat belt does not

become trapped when folding the rear seat

backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-

aged.

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.

Red lock status indicator ; is no longer visi-

ble.

Adjust the head restraints if necessary

(Y page 100).

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

Securing a load

Observe the following notes on securing loads:

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).

Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.

Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets

evenly.

Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a

load. These are only intended as an anti-slip

protection for light loads.

Do not route lashing materials across sharp

edges or corners.

Pad sharp edges for protection.

Lashing eyelets

Stowage well under the boot floor

Under the boot floor you can find a bracket for

TIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc.

To open: pull handle : up.

Hook handle : into rain trough ;.

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To enlarge the boot you can remove the boot

floor.

To remove: lift the boot floor almost to rain

trough ; and pull it out.

To insert: place the boot floor at the bottom

in the centre.

Hold sides of boot floor = and press in the

direction of the arrow until it engages in

hooks ?.

Roof carrier

Important safety notes

WARNING

When a load is transported on the roof, the

vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-

dling changes. If you exceed the maximum

roof load, the handling as well as steering and

braking characteristics are severely affected.

There is a risk of an accident.

Always observe the maximum roof load and

adapt your driving style.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only

use roof carriers that have been tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This

helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Position the load on the roof carrier in such a

way that the vehicle will not sustain damage

even when it is in motion.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure

that when the roof carrier is fitted you can:

open the panorama sliding sunroof fully

open the boot lid fully

You will find information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical Data" section

(Y page 333).

An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load

may become detached from the vehicle. You

must therefore ensure that you observe the roof

carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.

Attaching the roof carrier

Open and fold the covers : upwards care-

fully in the direction of the arrow.

Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage

points under covers :.

Observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

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Cup holders

Important safety notes

WARNING

The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con-

tainer in place during a journey. If you use a

cup holder during a journey, the drinks con-

tainer could be flung around and liquid could

be spilt. Vehicle occupants could come into

contact with the liquid and, in particular, be

scalded by hot liquid. You could be distracted

from the traffic situation and lose control of

the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and

injury.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is

stationary. Only place containers of a suitable

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