Get Seats and stowing Guide for Mercedes CLA 4 Door Second Generation (2019-2024)

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WARNINGARNING 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:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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:

You are sitting as far away from the driver's

airbag as possible, taking the following points

into consideration:

You are sitting in an upright position

Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat

cushion

Your legs are not fully extended and you can

depress the pedals properly

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 can move your legs freely

You can see all the displays on the instrument

cluster clearly

You have a good overview of the trac condi-

tions

Your seat belt sits snugly against your body

and passes across the center of your shoulder

and across your hips in the pelvic area

Vehicles witehicles with an AMG perfh an AMG perforormance seatmance 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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Seat ComfSeat Comforort Pt Packackagage)e)

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seat

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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".

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

WARNINGARNING 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:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

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WARNINGARNING 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.

Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury or death due to

an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-

belt and become injured.

Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

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.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

strain on the grab handle

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.

Use the grab handles only to stabilize the

seating position or to assist in getting in

and out of the seat.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects under the co-driver seat

Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can

interfere with the function of the automatic

co-driver airbag shuto or damage the system.

Do not store any objects under the co-

driver seat.

When the co-driver seat is occupied,

make sure that no objects are trapped

under the co-driver seat.

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Li lever 1 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

TTo adjuso adjust tt the seat heighthe seat height:: push or pull lever 2

until the desired position has been reached.

TTo adjuso adjust tt the seat bache seat backrkresest inclination:t inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

AAdjusdjusting tting the frhe front seat mecont seat mechanicallhanically (wity (with Seath Seat

ComfComforort Pt Packackagage)e)

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seat

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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".

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

Seats and stowing

WARNINGARNING 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:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

WARNINGARNING 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.

Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury or death due to

an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-

belt and become injured.

Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

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.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

strain on the grab handle

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.

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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.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects under the co-driver seat

Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can

interfere with the function of the automatic

co-driver airbag shuto or damage the system.

Do not store any objects under the co-

driver seat.

When the co-driver seat is occupied,

make sure that no objects are trapped

under the co-driver seat.

AAdjusdjusting tting the seathe seat fforore-and-ae-and-a positionposition

Li lever 2 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

TTo adjuso adjust tt the seat cushion lengthe seat cushion length (drh (driviver'ser's

seat onlseat only):y): li lever 1 and slide the front sec-

tion of the seat cushion forwards or back-

wards.

TTo adjuso adjust tt the seat cushion inclination:he seat cushion inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

TTo adjuso adjust tt the seat heighthe seat height:: push or pull lever 4

until the desired position has been reached.

TTo adjuso adjust tt the seat bache seat backrkresest inclination:t inclination: turn

handwheel 5 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

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AAdjusdjusting tting the frhe front seat electront seat electricallyically

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion inclination

Seat fore-and-a position

Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 101).

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Higher

Soer

Lower

Firmer

Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of

the backrest.

Head rHead resestrtraintsaints

AAdjusdjusting tting the frhe front seat head ront seat head resestrtraints manuallyaints manually

WARNINGARNING 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:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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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WARNINGARNING 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.

Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

For vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible to

adjust the front head restraints.

TTo ro raise:aise: pull the head restraint up.

TTo lowo lowerer:: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

TTo movo move fe forworwarards:ds: press release knob 2 and

pull the head restraint forwards.

TTo movo move bace backwkwarards:ds: press release knob 2

and push the head restraint backwards.

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mecmechanicallyhanically

In vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible to

adjust the outer head restraints.

TTo ro raise:aise: pull the head restraint up.

TTo lowo lowerer:: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

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RRemoemovingving

Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 104).

Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will

go.

Push release knob 1 in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the head restraint.

Inst

Installingalling

Insert the head restraint such that the notches

on the bar are on the le when viewed in the

direction of travel.

Push the head restraint down until it engages.

Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

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Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat Comfort

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rregion of tegion of the seat bache seat backrkresest (lumbar)t (lumbar)

Select Lumbar.

Select the settings Z for the desired seat.

Adjust the air cushions.

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Select Side Bolsters.

Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat.

Selecting tSelecting the massaghe massage pre progrogram fam for tor the frhe front seatsont seats

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Massage

Select Wave Massage or Pulsating Massage.

Start the program for the desired seat ;.

TTo seo set tt the massaghe massage inte intensityensity:: switch High

Intensity

on or o .

RReseesetting seat setting seat settingsttings

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat Comfort

Select Î for the desired seat.

Conrm the prompt.

SwitcSwitching thing the seat heatinghe seat heating on/oon/o

WARNINGARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly

switching on the seat heating

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can

cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-

ding to become very hot.

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In particular, the health of persons with limited

temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to

react to high temperatures may be aected or

they may even suer burn-like injuries.

Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

To protect against overheating, the seat heating

may be temporarily deactivated aer it has been

switched on repeatedly.

NOOTETE 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.

Make sure that no objects or documents

are on the seats when the seat heating is

switched on.

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The power supply is switched on.

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 o, the seat heating is switched o.

The seat heating will automatically switch

down from the three heating levels aer 8, 10

and 20 minutes until the seat heating

switches o.

SwitcSwitching thing the seat vhe seat ventilationentilation on/oon/o

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The power supply is switched on.

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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 o, the seat ventilation is switched

o.

SStteereering wheeling wheel

AAdjusdjusting tting the sthe steereering wheel mecing wheel mechanicallyhanically

WARNINGARNING 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:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNINGARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

UUnlocnlockingking

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

Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the

steering wheel.

Loc

Lockingking

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.

SwitcSwitching thing the sthe steereering wheel heatinging wheel heating on/oon/o

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The vehicle is switched on.

Push the switch into position 1 or 2.

If indicator lamp

3 lights up, the steering

wheel heating is switched on.

When you switch the vehicle o, the steering

wheel heating will switch o.

Easy entrEasy entry and ey and exit fxit featureeature

Using tUsing the easy entrhe easy entry and ey and exit fxit featureeature

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident when pulling

away during the adjustment process of

the easy entry and exit feature

You could lose control of the vehicle.

Always wait until the adjustment process

is complete before driving o.

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the easy entry and exit

feature

You and other vehicle occupants could

become trapped.

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:

Press the seat adjustment switch.

The adjustment process will be stopped.

You can stop the adjustment process by pressing

one of the memory function position switches.

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

children activate the easy entry and exit

feature‑

Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the easy entry‑ and exit feature, particu-

larly when unattended.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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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 switch the ignition o when the driver's

door is open

You open the driver's door when the ignition is

switched o

The driver's seat will then move backwards

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

adjustment range.

The seat backrest will then move forwards

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

rest adjustment range.

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

position when:

You switch the ignition on with the driver's

door closed.

You close the driver's door when the ignition is

switched on

The last drive position will be saved when:

You switch the ignition o.

You call up the seat settings via the memory

function.

You save the seat settings via the memory

function.

SeSetting ttting the easy entrhe easy entry and ey and exit fxit featureeature

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Automatic Seat Adjustment

Easy Entry/Exit

Activate or deactivate the function.

MemorMemory functiony function

FFunction of tunction of the memorhe memory functiony function

WARNINGARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

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.

Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

WARNINGARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat or

steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-

pants – particularly children – could become

trapped.

During the adjusting process of the

memory function, ensure that no body

parts are in the sweep of the seat or the

steering wheel.

If somebody becomes trapped, immedi-

ately release the memory function posi-

tion button.

The adjustment process is stopped.

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WARNINGARNING Risk of entrapment if the mem-

ory function is activated by children

Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the memory function, particularly when

unattended.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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 o.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

You can save settings for the following systems:

Seat, backrest and head restraint

Outside mirrors

Head-up Display

OperOperating tating the memorhe memory functiony function

SSttororinging

Set the desired position for all systems.

Briey press memory button V and then

press preset position 4, T or U

within three seconds.

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are

stored.

TTo call up:o call up: press and briey hold one of preset

position buttons 4, T or U.

Aer releasing the button, all systems are

moved into the stored position.

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DANANGERGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

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.

Always switch o the vehicle before

opening the trunk lid.

Never drive with the trunk lid open.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suciently, they could slip, tip

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over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

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.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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 storage spaces, parcel

nets or storage nets.

Close the lockable storage spaces before

starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk.

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic fromatic front passengont passenger airbager airbag

shutshuto:o: Objects trapped under the front

passenger seat may interfere with the function of

the automatic front passenger airbag shuto or

damage the system. Please observe the notes on

the function of the automatic front passenger air-

bag shuto (/ page 47).

WARNINGARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is moving

The cup holder cannot secure containers

while the vehicle is moving.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is

moving, the container may be ung 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 trac conditions and

you may lose control of the vehicle.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle

is stationary.

Only use the cup holder for containers of

the right size.

Close the container, particularly if the

liquid is hot.

NOOTETE Damage to the cup holder

When the rear armrest is folded back the cup

holder could become damaged.

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Only fold the rear armrest back when the

cup holder is closed.

NOOTETE Damage to the rear armrest due to

body weight

When folded out, the rear armrest can be

damaged by body weight.

Do not sit or support yourself on the rear

seat armrest.

WARNINGARNING ‑ Risk of re and injury from hot

cigarette lighter

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot

heating element or the socket of the cigarette

lighter.

In addition, ammable materials may ignite if:

you drop the hot cigarette lighter

a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

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.

WARNINGARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe

and tailpipe trims

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.

Always be particularly careful around the

tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-

vise children especially closely in this

area.

Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

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:

Never exceed the permissible gross mass or

the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle

(including occupants). The values are specied

on the vehicle identication plate on the vehi-

cle's B-pillar.

The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and

distribute the load evenly.

Notes on driving with a roof load

Evenly distribute the roof load, and place

heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with

the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 101).

Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling

away, braking and steering as well as rapid

cornering.

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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 140).

For more information on stowage compart-

ments and stowage areas, please refer to the

Digital Operator's Manual.

SSttoowwagage spaces in te spaces in the vhe vehicle intehicle intereriorior

OvOverervieview of tw of the frhe front stowont stowagage come comparpartmentstments

Stowage spaces in the doors

Stowage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB connection

Stowage compartment in the front center

console with a USB port

Glove box

ThrThrough-loading fough-loading featureature in te in the rhe rear bencear bench seath seat

(EASY(EASY-PAC-PACK QuicK Quickfkfold)old)

FFolding tolding the rhe rear seat bacear seat backrkresest ft forworwarardsds

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

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.

Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

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 verication indicator will be red.

Reqequiruirements:ements:

To fold the center seat backrest forwards: the

center seat backrest has been unlocked.

You can fold the center and outer seat backrests

forwards separately.

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VVehicles witehicles with a memorh a memory function:y 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.

If necessary, fully insert the head restraints

into the rear seat backrest.

The release handles are located beneath the rear

shelf.

TTo fo fold told thehe lele and rand right seat bacight seat backrkreseststs

fforworwarard:d: pull right or le release handle 1

and fold the corresponding seat backrest for-

wards.

TTo fo fold told the centhe center seat bacer seat backrkresest ft forworwarards:ds: pull

release catch 3 of seat backrest 2 for-

wards.

Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

If necessary, reset the driver's or front

passenger seat.

Folding bacolding back tk the rhe rear seat bacear seat backrkrestest

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seats

When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself

or a vehicle occupant.

When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

NOOTETE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

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Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-

ped when folding back the seat backrest.

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

Fold the corresponding seat backrest 1 back

until it engages.

Le

Le and rand right seat bacight seat backrkresests:ts: if the seat back-

rest is not engaged and locked in place, the

red lock verication indicator 2 will be visi-

ble.

Cent

Center seat bacer seat backrkrestest:: if the seat backrest is

not engaged and locked in place, the red lock

verication indicator 3 will be visible.

Loc

Locking tking the rhe release catcelease catch of th of the centhe center rer rear seatear seat

bacbackrkrestest

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The le and center seat backrests are

engaged and joined together.

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 le seat backrest.

Fold the center and le seat backrests for-

wards.

TTo loco lock or unlock or unlock:k: slide catch 1 upwards or

downwards.

OvOverervieview of tw of the tie-dohe tie-down eywn eyeses

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 101).

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Seats and stowing

Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading

feature in the rear bench seat)

AAttttacaching a rhing a roof luggoof luggagage re rackack

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

The vehicle center of gravity and the usual

driving characteristics as well as the steering

and braking characteristics alter.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-

ing characteristics, as well as steering and

braking, will be greatly impaired.

Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

You will nd information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section.

NOOTETE Damage to the vehicle due to not

observing the maximum permitted head-

room clearance

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.

Observe the signposted headroom clear-

ance.

If the vehicle height is greater than the

permitted headroom clearance, do not

enter.

Observe the changed vehicle height with

add-on roof equipment.

NOOTETE Vehicle damage from non-approved

roof luggage racks

The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage

racks that have not been tested and approved

for Mercedes-Benz.

Use only roof luggage racks tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the sliding sunroof can be

fully raised when the roof luggage rack is

installed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the trunk lid can be fully

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opened when the roof luggage rack is

installed.

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.

NOOTETE Damage to the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel due to non-

approved roof luggage racks

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.

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 panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the

vehicle interior.

NOOTETE Damage to the covers

The covers may be damaged and scratched

when being opened.

Do not use metallic or hard objects.

Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening

points beneath covers 1.

Comply with the installation instructions of the

roof luggage rack manufacturer.

Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.

SockeSocketsts

Using tUsing the 12 V sockethe 12 V socket

RReqequiruirements:ements:

Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W

(15 A) are permissible.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has the following 12 V sockets:

In the stowage compartment in the front cen-

ter console

In the trunk

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Seats and stowing

Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment

in the front center console

Fold up socket cap 1.

Insert the plug of the device.

12 V socke

12 V socket in tt in the stowhe stowagage come comparpartment wittment withh

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

socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-

ment open.

Using tUsing the 115 V sockehe 115 V socket in tt in the rhe rear passengear passengerer

comcomparpartmenttment

DANANGERGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a

damaged connecting cable or a damaged

socket

You could receive an electric shock if the con-

necting cable or the 115 V power socket is

pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.

Use only connecting cables that are dry

and free of damage.

When the vehicle is switched o, make

sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.

Immediately have the 115 V power

socket checked or replaced at a qualied

specialized workshop if it is damaged or

has been pulled out of the trim.

Never plug the connecting cable into a

115 V power socket that is damaged or

has been pulled out of the trim.

DANANGERGER Risk of death due to using the

socket incorrectly

In particular, you could receive an electric

shock:

If you touch the inside of the socket

If you insert unsuitable devices or objects

into the socket

Do not touch the inside of the socket.

Only connect suitable devices to the

socket.

Make sure that no liquids get into the 115 V

socket.

When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep the

socket ap closed.

Reqequiruirements:ements:

The device is equipped with a suitable plug

which conforms to the standards specic to

the country you are in.

A device up to a maximum of 150 W (1.3 A) is

used.

Do not use multiple socket outlets.

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Open socket ap 3.

Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket

When the on-board electrical system voltage is

sucient, indicator lamp

2 lights up.

USB porUSB port in tt in the rhe rear passengear passenger comer comparpartmenttment

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

design of the storage compartment and the

number of USB ports in the rear center con-

sole may vary.

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.

WWirireless celess charharging of tging of the mobile phone and con-he mobile phone and con-

nection witnection with th the ehe extxtererior antior antennaenna

NNoottes on wires on wirelesslelessly cy charharging tging the mobile phonehe mobile phone

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

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.

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

protrude from stowage spaces, parcel

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 trunk/cargo compart-

ment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

WARNINGARNING Risk of re from placing objects

in the mobile phone storage compartment

Placing other objects in the mobile phone

storage compartment could constitute a re

hazard.

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Seats and stowing

Apart from a mobile phone, do not place

any other objects in the mobile phone

storage compartment, especially those

made of metal.

NOOTETE Damage to objects caused by plac-

ing them in the mobile phone storage

compartment

If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-

age compartment, these may be damaged by

electromagnetic elds.

Do not place credit cards, storage

media, ski passes or other objects sensi-

tive to electromagnetic elds in the

mobile phone storage compartment.

NOOTETE Damage to the mobile phone stow-

age compartment caused by liquids

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage

compartment, the compartment may be dam-

aged.

Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

The following notes on wirelessly charging the

mobile phone must be observed:

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior antenna via the charging module.

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.

Small mobile phones may not be able to be

charged in every position of the mobile phone

stowage compartment.

Large mobile phones which do not rest at in

the mobile phone stowage compartment may

not be able to be charged or connected with

the vehicle's exterior antenna.

The mobile phone may heat up during the

charging process. This may particularly

depend on the applications (apps) currently

open in the background.

To ensure more ecient charging and connec-

tion with the vehicle's exterior antenna,

remove the protective cover from the mobile

phone. Protective covers which are necessary

for wireless charging are an exception.

CharCharging a mobile phone wirging a mobile phone wirelesslyelessly

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging.

A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at:

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Place the mobile phone as close to the center

of the marked surface on mat 1 as possible

with the display facing upwards.

When a message is shown in the multimedia

system, the mobile phone is being charged.

Malfunctions during the charging process are

shown in the central display.

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

using clean, lukewarm water.

Sttoowwagage come comparpartment wittment without covhout coverer

Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored

and secured to prevent it from falling out while

you are driving.

TTo securo secure te the mobile phone:he mobile phone: swing lever 2

out.

InstInstalling/ralling/remoemoving tving thehe ooroor matsmats

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to objects

in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

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 oor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always sucient room for the

pedals.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

place oor mats on top of one another.

InstInstallingalling ooroor matsmats

Slide the corresponding seat backwards and

lay the oor mat in the footwell.

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

Adjust the corresponding seat.

RRemoemovingving ooroor matsmats

Pull the oor mat o holders 2.

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Remove the oor mat.

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