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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.

To 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.

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

DANGER 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 engine is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch o the engine before

opening the trunk lid.

Never drive with the trunk lid open.

Objects in the deployment area of an air bag may

prevent the air bag from functioning correctly.

Also observe the notes on air bags (/ page 52).

WARNING 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

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.

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 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.

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WARNING Risk of accident from objects in

the driver's footwell and front-passenger

footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell and front-

passenger 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 or front-passenger footwell.

Always install the oor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always sucient clearance for

the pedals.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

lay multiple oor mats on top of one

another.

Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag

shuto: objects trapped under the front-

passenger seat may interfere with the function of

the automatic front-passenger air bag shuto or

damage the system. Please observe the notes on

the function of automatic front-passenger air bag

shuto (/ page 42).

WARNING ‑ 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.

NOTE Damage to the cup holder

The cup holder can be damaged when folding

back the rear armrest. When open, the cup

holder can be damaged by body weight.

The rear armrest can only be folded back

when the cup holder is closed.

Do not sit or support yourself on the cup

holder when it is open.

NOTE 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.

WARNING Risk of re and injury from hot

cigarette lighter

You can suer burns if you touch the hot heat-

ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette

lighter.

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In addition, ammable materials can catch re

if:

you drop the hot cigarette lighter.

children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter

to objects.

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the

knob.

Always make sure that the cigarette

lighter is out of the reach of children.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNING 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.

Leather is a natural product. It exhibits natural

surface properties, such as dierences in

structure, marks caused by growth and injury

or subtle color dierences. These surface

properties are characteristics of leather and

not material defects. Leather is also subject

to a natural aging process during which the

surface properties change.

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 gross vehicle weight rating

or the gross axle weight ratings for the vehicle

(with the load and including occupants). The

values are specied on the vehicle identica-

tion plate on the vehicle'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 cargo tie-down rings

and distribute the load evenly.

Notes on driving with a roof load

Distribute the roof load and the load inside the

vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the

bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading

the vehicle (/ page 107).

Drive attentively and avoid abrupt starts, brak-

ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.

When transporting roof loads and when the

vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select

drive program ; or A. These are

designed to emphasize stability

(/ page 148).

For more information on storage compart-

ments and stowage areas, please refer to the

Digital Operator's Manual.

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Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

▌Overview of the front storage compartments

Stowage spaces in the doors

Storage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB port

Storage compartment in the front center con-

sole with a USB port

Glove box

▌Locking/unlocking the glove box

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-

wise 2 (to lock) or counter-clockwise 1 (to

unlock).

Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat

(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

▌Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

WARNING 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.

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If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked

in place, the lock verication indicator will be red.

Requirements:

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.

Vehicles with a memory function: If necessary,

when the seat backrest in the rear passenger

compartment is folded forward, the front seat will

move forwards slightly to avoid a collision.

If necessary, fully insert the head restraints in

the rear seat backrest.

The release handles are located beneath the rear

shelf.

To fold the le and right seat backrests

forward: pull right or le release handle 1

and fold the corresponding seat backrest for-

wards.

To fold the center seat backrest forwards: pull

release catch 3 of seat backrest 2 for-

wards.

Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

Move the driver's or front passenger seat back

if necessary.

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▌Folding the rear seat backrest back

WARNING 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.

NOTE 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.

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 and right seat backrests: if the seat back-

rest is not engaged and locked in place, red

lock verication indicator 2 will be visible.

Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is

not engaged and locked in place, red lock veri-

cation indicator 3 will be visible.

▌Locking the release catch of the center rear

seat backrest

Requirements:

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.

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Fold the center and le seat backrests for-

wards.

To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or

downwards.

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 107).

Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading

feature in the rear bench seat)

Attaching a roof luggage rack

WARNING 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.

NOTE Vehicle damage due to failure to

observe the maximum permissible clear-

ance height

If the vehicle height exceeds the maximum

permissible clearance height, the roof and

other vehicle parts may be damaged.

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Please observe the maximum clearance

height indicated.

If the vehicle exceeds the permissible

clearance height, do not drive in.

Take the modied vehicle height into

account in the case of roof superstruc-

tures or other carrier systems.

NOTE 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

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.

NOTE 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.

NOTE Damage to the covers

The covers may be damaged and scratched

when being opened.

Do not use metallic or hard objects.

Fold covers 1 carefully upwards in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

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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.

Sockets

Using the 12 V socket

Requirements

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

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 socket in the stowage compartment with

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

socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-

ment open.

Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger

compartment

DANGER 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.

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