Get Seats and stowing Guide for Mercedes GLA SUV Second Generation (2020-2026)

Notes on the correct driver's seat position

WARNING 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 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 centre 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 indicators on the driver's

display clearly

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

tions

Observe the notes on correctly fastening the

seat belt (/ page 98).

Notes on grab handles

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

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Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

Seats

Adjusting the front seat mechanically (without

Seat Comfort Package)

WARNING 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

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING 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.

WARNING 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.

WARNING 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.

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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.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted 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 t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre 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.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

The seat belt will not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt

and injure yourself.

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 section of your seat belt is

routed across the centre of your shoul-

der.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shuto or

damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

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Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING 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.

WARNING 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.

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted 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 t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre 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.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

The seat belt will not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt

and injure yourself.

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 section of your seat belt is

routed across the centre of your shoul-

der.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shuto or

damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

Adjusts the seat fore-and-a position

Li lever 2 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

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To adjust the seat cushion length (driver's

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

tion of the seat cushion forwards or back-

wards.

To adjust the seat cushion inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever 4

until the desired position has been reached.

To adjust the seat backrest inclination: turn

handwheel 5 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting the front seat electrically

WARNING 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

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is

switched o.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING 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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WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted 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 t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre 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.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

The seat belt will not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt

and injure yourself.

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 section of your seat belt is

routed across the centre of your shoul-

der.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

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WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shuto or

damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion inclination

Seat fore-and-a position

Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 184).

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

Higher

Soer

Lower

Firmer

Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of

the backrest.

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Adjusting rear seats manually

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.

WARNING Risk of accident if the seat and

seat backrest are not engaged

The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

The vehicle occupant may be pressed

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

A child restraint system will no longer be

properly supported or positioned and will

no longer full its function as intended.

The seat backrest will not be able restrain

objects or goods in the load compartment.

Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest

are engaged, in particular:

Before persons travel in the vehicle while

sitting on a seat with the easy entry and

exit feature

Aer the seat has been adjusted.

Aer the easy entry and exit feature has

been used

Aer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting

the rear seats while driving

You or other vehicle occupants could become

trapped and thereby injured.

Adjust the rear seats before starting the

vehicle.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

NOTE Damage caused by objects in the

footwell or behind the rear seats.

The rear seats and/or objects may be dam-

aged during adjustment in the longitudinal

direction.

Stow the objects in a suitable place.

This function is available only for vehicles with a

movable rear bench seat.

The components of the rear bench seat can be

moved. You can move the right-hand and le-hand

parts together with the centre part independently

of each other.

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Li release handle 1 and slide the corre-

sponding part of the bench seat into the

desired position.

Let go of release handle 1.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

Switching the seat ventilation of the AMG Per-

formance seats on or o

Requirements

The power supply is switched on.

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.

Adjusting the rear seat backrests manually

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.

WARNING Risk of accident if the seat and

seat backrest are not engaged

The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

The vehicle occupant may be pressed

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

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A child restraint system will no longer be

properly supported or positioned and will

no longer full its function as intended.

The seat backrest will not be able restrain

objects or goods in the load compartment.

Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest

are engaged, in particular:

Before persons travel in the vehicle while

sitting on a seat with the easy entry and

exit feature

Aer the seat has been adjusted.

Aer the easy entry and exit feature has

been used

Aer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting

properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-

dren.

Vehicles without movable rear bench seats: if a

seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment

is not engaged and locked in place, red lock veri-

cation indicator

2 or 3 will be visible.

Vehicles with movable rear bench seats: if the

centre seat backrest in the rear passenger com-

partment is not engaged and locked in place, red

lock verication indicator 3 will be visible. The

outer seat backrests lock automatically when they

are not folded down.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat is not engaged

The seat does not engage when folded for-

wards. The seat can fold backwards unexpect-

edly, e.g. when accelerating, braking or in the

event of an abrupt change of direction or an

accident.

People in the seat's sweep can become trap-

ped.

If a seat is folded forwards, always fold it

back before driving o.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

Requirements

The area into which the seat is folded is clear.

Adjusting the seat backrest

You can fold the seat backrests on the second

row of seats forwards for the following situations:

For easier access to the luggage compartment

You can set the seat backrest to dierent angles.

If you no longer require the seat backrest to be

folded down for getting in and out, fold it back

into place.

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Hold the seat backrest in place with your hand

or back.

Gently pull one of release loops 1 and fold

the seat backrest forwards or backwards.

Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.

Head restraints

▌Adjusting the front seat head restraints man-

ually

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted 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 t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre 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.

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To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

To move the driver's head restraint forwards:

press release knob 2 and pull the head

restraint forwards.

To move the driver's head restraint back-

wards: press release knob 2 and push the

head restraint backwards.

▌Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats

manually

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted 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 t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre 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.

To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To lower: press release button 1 and push

the head restraint down.

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If the centre seat on the second row of seats

is not occupied: press the head restraint down

all the way.

▌Fitting/removing the rear seat head restraints

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted 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 t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre 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.

Removing

Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 35).

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.

Fitting

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.

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Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

Setting automatic seat adjustment

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the driver's seat aer

calling up a driver prole

Selecting a user prole may trigger an adjust-

ment of the driver's seat to the position saved

under the user prole. You or other vehicle

occupants could be injured in the process.

Make sure that when the position of driv-

er's seat is being adjusted using the mul-

timedia system, no people or body parts

are in the seat's range of movement.

If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-

ped, immediately stop the adjustment process

by:

a) Pressing the warning message on the

central display.

b) Pressing a position button of the

memory function or a seat adjustment

switch in the driver's door.

The adjustment process is stopped.

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Position seat automatically

Manually adjusting driver's seat and steering

wheel position to body size

The vehicle calculates a suitable driver's seat and

steering wheel position on the basis of the driver's

body size and sets this directly.

To set the unit of measurement: select cm or

ft/in.

Set the size using the scale.

Select Start positioning.

The driver's seat and steering wheel position

is adjusted to the body size that has been set.

You can also congure these settings via the

Mercedes me user account for your user pro-

le. By synchronising the proles in the vehi-

cle and the Mercedes me connect proles,

you can carry over these settings for your

vehicle. Further information about synchronis-

ing user proles (/ page 445).

If the driver's seat and steering wheel position

calculated by the vehicle is not practical or

comfortable, it can be manually adapted at

any time via the control buttons.

The outside mirrors are not set via this func-

tion. Instead, they have to be set manually via

the operating switches.

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Select Reset.

Select ß for the desired seat.

The settings for the selected seat are reset.

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Switching the seat heating on/o

WARNING 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.

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.

NOTE Damage to the seats caused by

objects or documents when the seat

heater is switched on

When the seat heater 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 heater is

switched on.

Requirements

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.

Switching the seat ventilation on/o

Requirements

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.

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

WARNING 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.

WARNING 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

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Unlocking

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

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Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the

steering wheel.

Locking

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

Check and make sure that the steering col-

umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.

Switching the steering wheel heater on/o

Depending on the vehicle version, the steering

wheel heater can be switched on/o via a switch

on the steering wheel.

Requirements:

The vehicle is switched on.

To switch on: push the switch to position 1.

If the indicator lamp

3 lights up, the steering

wheel heater is switched on.

To switch o: push the switch to position 2.

When you switch the vehicle o, the steering

wheel heater will switch o.

Easy entry and exit feature

Using the easy entry and exit feature

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the easy entry and exit

feature

You and other vehicle occupants could

become trapped.

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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.

WARNING 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

key with you and lock the vehicle.

When the easy entry and exit feature is active, the

driver's seat will move into an ideal position for

getting in or out of the vehicle and the seat back-

rest will be moved to a more upright position if:

you switch o the vehicle when the driver's

door is open.

you open the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched o.

The driver's seat will only move forwards or

backwards if it is not already in the ideal posi-

tion for getting in or out of the vehicle.

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 if:

you switch the vehicle on when the driver's

door is closed.

you close the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched on.

The last drive position will be saved when:

you switch o the vehicle.

you call up the seat settings via the memory

function.

you save the seat settings via the memory

function.

Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Requirements

The automatic seat adjustment has been acti-

vated (/ page 179).

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Comfort

Easy entry and exit feature

Select Steering wheel and seat, Steering

wheel only

or Off.

If you are using an individual user prole, this

information is used for the easy entry and exit

feature. This will cause the driver's seat and

steering wheel to move into the correct posi-

tion automatically (/ page 443).

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Memory function

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

During the adjustment process of the

memory function, make sure that no one

has any body parts in the sweep of the

seat.

If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the vehi-

cle 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

Seat contour

Outside mirrors

Operating the memory function

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

During the adjustment process of the

memory function, make sure that no one

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has any body parts in the sweep of the

seat.

If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the igni-

tion is switched o.

Storing

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.

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.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

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Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust

gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-

gate is open when the engine is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch o the engine before

opening the tailgate.

Never drive with the tailgate open.

Objects in the deployment area of an airbag may

prevent the airbag from functioning correctly.

Observe the notes on airbags (/ page 112).

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 stowage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of braking manoeuvres or abrupt

changes 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, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the load compartment.

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 jeopardises 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.

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Always t 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 airbag

deactivation: objects trapped under the front

passenger seat may interfere with the function of

the automatic front passenger airbag deactivation

or damage the system. Therefore please observe

the notes on the function of automatic front

passenger airbag deactivation (/ page 102).

WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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 ung around

and liquids could 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.

Always 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 seat armrest. When open, the

cup holder can be damaged by body weight.

The rear seat 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 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.

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NOTE Damage to the load compartment

oor caused by uneven loading or sudden

stresses

The load compartment oor can be damaged

by unevenly distributed loads or sudden

stresses.

Distribute the load evenly.

Drive with due care when the vehicle is

carrying a load. Avoid sudden starting,

braking and steering manoeuvres or fast

cornering.

Leather is a natural product. It has natural

surface properties, such as dierences in

structure, marks caused by growth and injury

or subtle colour dierences. These surface

characteristics are particular to leather, and

not material defects. Leather is also subject

to a natural ageing process which changes

the surface characteristics.

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 allow the payload including occupants

to exceed the maximum permissible gross

mass or the permissible axle loads for the

vehicle.

These are shown on the vehicle's model iden-

tication plate (/ page 756).

The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

Always use the safety net when carrying

objects in the load compartment.

Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

Secure the load using the lashing eyelets and

distribute the tension evenly.

Notes on carrying a roof load:

distribute the roof load evenly and position

heavy items towards the bottom. Also observe

the notes on loading the vehicle.

Drive with care. Avoid sudden starting, braking

and steering manoeuvres or fast cornering.

When carrying a roof load or when the vehicle

is fully loaded or occupied, select driving

mode ; or A. These are congured for

good stability (/ page 269).

Further information on stowage compart-

ments and stowage facilities can be found in

the Digital Owner's Manual.

Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

▌Overview of the front storage compartments

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 stowage spaces and mobile

phone receptacles cannot always retain all

objects within.

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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, 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/load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Stowage spaces in the doors

Storage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB connection

Storage compartment in the front centre con-

sole with a USB port

Glove compartment

Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat

(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

▌Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

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.

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 while the vehicle

is in motion.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pressed into the seat belt with increased

force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-

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tect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

Objects or loads in the boot or load com-

partment cannot 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.

Vehicles without movable rear bench seats: if a

seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment

is not engaged and locked in place, the red lock

verication indicator will be visible.

Vehicles with movable rear bench seats: if the

centre seat backrest in the rear passenger com-

partment is not engaged and locked in place, the

red lock verication indicator will be visible. The

outer seat backrests lock automatically when they

are not folded down.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting

properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-

dren.

If you no longer require the folded-down seat

backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back

into place.

Requirements

The area into which the seat backrest is folded

is clear.

To fold the centre seat backrest forwards: the

centre seat backrest has been unlocked.

The armrest on the second row of seats is fol-

ded back and the cup holders are empty.

Folding the le and right seat backrests forwards

You can fold the centre and outer seat backrests

forwards.

If necessary, fully insert the seat backrest

head restraints (/ page 177).

Pull release lever 1.

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Folding the centre seat backrest forwards

Pull release catch 3 for seat backrest 2 for-

wards.

Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-

wards.

▌Folding back the rear seat backrest

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.

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 while the vehicle

is in motion.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pressed 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 boot or load com-

partment cannot 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.

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

be 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.

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Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back

until it engages.

Vehicles without a movable rear bench seat: if a

seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment

is not engaged and locked in place, red lock veri-

cation indicator 2 or 3 will be visible.

Vehicles with a movable rear bench seat: if the

centre rear seat backrest is not engaged and

locked in place, red lock verication indicator 3

will be visible. The outer seat backrests will lock

automatically when they are not folded down.

▌Locking the release catch of the centre rear

seat backrest

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 while the vehicle

is in motion.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pressed 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 boot or load com-

partment cannot 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.

Vehicles without a movable rear bench seat: if a

seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment

is not engaged and locked in place, the red lock

verication indicator will be visible.

Vehicles with a movable rear bench seat: if the

centre seat backrest in the rear passenger com-

partment is not engaged and locked in place, the

red lock verication indicator will be visible. The

outer seat backrests lock automatically when they

are not folded down.

Requirements

The le and centre seat backrests are

engaged and joined together.

You can lock the centre seat backrest. The centre

seat backrest can then be folded forwards only

together with the le seat backrest.

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Fold the centre and le seat backrests for-

wards.

To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or

downwards.

▌Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backrests

WARNING Risk of an accident because

the rear bench seat and the seat backrest

is not engaged

The rear bench seat and seat backrest 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 may not be able to

provide the intended protection and could

cause additional injury.

A child restraint system will no longer be

properly supported or positioned and will

no longer full its function as intended.

Objects or loads in the boot or load com-

partment will not be restrained by the seat

backrest.

Before each journey, make sure that the

rear bench seat and the seat backrest

are fully engaged.

For vehicles with longitudinally adjustable rear

seats, you can also adjust the angle of the rear

seat backrests. There are several possible detent

positions.

NOTE Damage to the release loops due to

the attachment of objects

The release loops of the seat backrests in the

rear may be damaged due to the attachment

of objects.

Only attach objects to the tie-down eyes.

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Pull right or le release loop 2 forwards in

the direction of the arrow.

1 The corresponding seat backrest will be

unlocked.

Move seat backrest 1 to the desired angle.

Let go of release loop 2.

Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.

Vehicles without a movable rear bench seat: if a

seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment

is not engaged and locked in place, the red lock

verication indicator will be visible.

Vehicles with a movable rear bench seat: if the

centre seat backrest in the rear passenger com-

partment is not engaged and locked in place, the

red lock verication indicator will be visible. The

outer seat backrests lock automatically when they

are not folded down.

Load compartment cover

▌Installing and removing the load compartment

cover

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

poorly secured objects

The load compartment cover alone cannot

secure or restrain heavy objects, items of lug-

gage or heavy loads.

You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic-

ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-

tion, sudden braking or an accident.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Secure objects, luggage or loads against

slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using

lashing material, even if you are using

the load compartment cover.

Requirements

Do not load the load compartment cover with

more than 2.5 kg.

Removing

Please note that the load compartment cover

must not be pushed further upwards when the

tailgate is open.

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Pull hanger 3 on the tailgate upwards out of

eyelet

1 and unhook it.

Swivel the load compartment cover down-

wards and pull it evenly out of the guide rails

on the right and le in the direction of arrow

Fitting

Place the load compartment cover on the

guide rails on the le and right.

Slide the load compartment cover forwards

evenly in the guide rails on the right and le

with both hands until it engages.

Swivel the load compartment cover upwards

and hook hanger 3 through eyelet 2.

Pull hanger 3 downwards into eyelet 1 until

it engages.

Please ensure that the load compartment

cover is lying at on the guide rails on the

right and le when the tailgate is closed.

Attaching/removing the partitioning net

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

poorly secured objects

The partitioning net alone cannot secure or

restrain heavy objects, items of luggage or

heavy loads.

You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic-

ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-

tion, sudden braking or an accident.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Secure objects, luggage or loads against

slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using

lashing material, even if you are using

the partitioning net.

For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net

when transporting a load.

Damaged partitioning nets can no longer full

their functions and must be replaced. Visit a quali-

ed specialist workshop.

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Attaching

Partitioning net without load compartment enlarge-

ment

Partitioning net with load compartment enlargement

Hook partition net 1 into holders 2 on the

le and right on the roof lining.

Without load compartment enlargement:

attach hooks 3 to tie-down eyes 4 on the

le and right in such a way that hooks

point backwards.

With load compartment enlargement: attach

hooks 3 to tie-down eyes 4 on the le and

right in such a way that hooks

3 point to the

door.

Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps at

the same time until the partitioning net 1 is

tight and the top edge of partitioning net

1 is

horizontal.

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Removing

Turn the buckle of the lashing strap in the

direction of arrow 6.

Slide the loose end of lashing strap into the

buckle in the direction of arrow 5 until the

lashing straps are loose.

Remove hooks 3 from tie-down eyes 4 on

the le and right.

Remove partitioning net 1 from brackets 2

on the roof lining on the le and right.

Overview of tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 186).

Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading

feature in the rear bench seat)

Overview of bag hooks

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 ung

around and hit vehicle occupants.

Only hang light objects on the bag

hooks.

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 186).

Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 3 kg

and do not attach any goods to them.

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Bag hook

Overview of clothes hooks on the tailgate

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 186).

Clothes hook

The clothes hooks are not suitable for hanging

heavy objects as this can cause the tailgate to

lower automatically. Use the clothes hooks only

for light objects such as jackets.

Attaching the luggage net

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 stowage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of braking manoeuvres or abrupt

changes 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, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the load compartment.

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Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of injury due to an open

load compartment oor

If you drive with the load compartment oor

open, objects could be ung around and hit

vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk

of injury, particularly in the event of sudden

braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always close the load compartment oor

before a journey.

Li the load compartment oor upwards using

the handle, remove it from the load compart-

ment and put it down on a clean surface.

Align luggage net 1 on load compartment

oor

3 so that strap 2 is positioned at han-

dle

4 and points upwards.

Pull rubber sections 5 and 6 over load

compartment oor

3 as shown.

Align luggage net 1 so that

rubber section

5 runs underneath

recesses

7 and beads 8 on the le and

right are placed on the lower edge of load

compartment oor

rubber section

6 runs above handle 4

and beads 8 on the le and right are

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placed on the lower edge of load compart-

ment oor 3.

Ensure that the luggage net does not block

the locking mechanism of the load compart-

ment oor.

Close the load compartment oor.

Opening or closing the stowage space under the

load compartment oor

WARNING Risk of injury due to an open

load compartment oor

If you drive with the load compartment oor

open, objects could be ung around and hit

vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk

of injury, particularly in the event of sudden

braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always close the load compartment oor

before a journey.

Opening

Pull handle 1 upwards.

Li the load compartment oor up using han-

dle 1.

Closing

Fold the load compartment oor down and

then press handle 1 down until it engages.

Adjusting the load compartment oor

To adjust the height

NOTE Damage to the load compartment

oor due to uneven loading or jerky move-

ments

The load compartment oor may be damaged

by uneven loading or jerky movements.

Distribute the load inside the vehicle

evenly.

Drive carefully when the vehicle is loa-

ded. Avoid abrupt starts, braking and

steering as well as rapid cornering.

The load compartment can be made larger or

smaller depending on requirements. To this end,

you can lock the load compartment oor at two

dierent heights. The higher position provides a

at surface when the rear seat backrests are fol-

ded forward. Furthermore, you can remove a

mounting bracket at the rear to create additional

space lengthways.

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Li load compartment oor 1 (in the bottom

position in the example) only slightly using

handle

3 and pull it towards you.

Insert load compartment oor 1 into rear x-

tures

Fold load compartment oor 1 down.

Adjusting the length

Fold the rear seat backrests forward slightly.

Make sure that load compartment oor 1 is

inserted in the lower position.

Press one release catch 5 and remove con-

sole

4 upwards.

Attaching a roof luggage rack

WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

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 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 in the printed

Owner's Manual.

NOTE 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.

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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.

NOTE Damage to the panorama sliding

sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage

racks

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.

When a roof luggage rack is tted, open

the panorama sliding sunroof only if this

has been tested and approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised

to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.

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 186).

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 programs ; and A. These are

designed to focus on stability (/ page 269).

Secure the roof luggage rack to the roof rail-

ing.

Observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

Cup holders

Fitting the cup holder in or removing it from the

centre console

WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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 ung around

and liquids could 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.

Always close the container, particularly if

the liquid is hot.

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Removing

Cup holder in the stowage compartment with cover

Cup holder in the stowage compartment without

cover

Slide snap-in brackets 1 of the cup holder

inwards until they are unlocked.

Pull the cup holder up and out of the stowage

compartment.

The cup holder and the rubber mat under-

neath it can be removed for cleaning, e.g.

with clean, lukewarm water.

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Cup holder in the stowage compartment without

cover

Fitting

Open the cover of marked space if necessary.

Insert the cup holder, as shown, into the stow-

age compartment with the imprint facing the

vehicle interior.

Slide the cup holder onto the bars in the stow-

age compartment.

Slide snap-in brackets 1 outwards until they

engage.

Cup holder in the stowage compartment with

cover: press button 2.

Cup holder in the stowage compartment with-

out cover: press button 2 and/or 4.

Wings

3 will fold upwards.

The cup holder wings can be folded down-

wards and locked. The cup holder's holding

function will then not be available.

Opening or closing the cup holders in the rear

armrest

WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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 ung around

and liquids could 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.

Always close the container, particularly if

the liquid is hot.

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.

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NOTE Damage to the cup holder

The cup holder can be damaged when folding

back the rear seat armrest. When open, the

cup holder can be damaged by body weight.

The rear seat 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.

Depending on its equipment, your vehicle will

have a rear armrest with a cup holder.

To open: press cup holder 1 or 2.

Cup holder

1 or 2 will extend automatically.

To close: push cup holder 1 or 2 back until

it engages.

Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Using the ashtray

During a journey

Place the closed ashtray in the front door

stowage compartment.

Check that it is secure.

Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 186).

To open: fold lid 1 upwards.

Twist the top part of the ashtray to remove it

for cleaning, e.g. with clean, lukewarm water,

or for emptying.

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Using the cigarette lighter

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.

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.

Requirements

The vehicle is switched on.

Press in cigarette lighter 1.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically

when the heating element is red-hot.

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

centre console

In the load compartment

Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment

in the front centre 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

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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

specialised 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.

DANGER 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

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USB port in the rear passenger compartment

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

design of the stowage compartment and the

number of USB ports in the rear centre con-

sole may vary.

When the vehicle is switched on, you can charge a

USB device, such as a mobile phone, at USB port

1 using a suitable charging cable.

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-

nection with the exterior aerial

Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone

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 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, 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/load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of re from placing objects

in the mobile phone stowage compart-

ment

Placing other objects in the mobile phone

stowage compartment could constitute a re

hazard.

Apart from a mobile phone, do not place

any other objects in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, especially those

made of metal.

NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-

ing them in the mobile phone stowage

compartment

If objects are placed in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, these may be dam-

aged by electromagnetic elds.

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Do not place credit cards, storage

media, ski passes or other objects sensi-

tive to electromagnetic elds in the

mobile phone stowage compartment.

NOTE 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.

Observe the following notes on wirelessly charg-

ing a mobile phone:

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior aerial via the charging module.

The charging function and wireless connection

of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior

aerial 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 aerial.

The mobile phone may heat up during the

charging process. This may in particular be

dependent on the currently open applications

(apps), which are open in the background.

To ensure more ecient charging and connec-

tion with the vehicle's exterior aerial, remove

the protective cover from the mobile phone.

Protective covers which are required for wire-

less charging are excluded.

Charging a mobile phone wirelessly

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 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, 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/load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Requirements

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging.

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A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at: .mercedes-benz-

Place the mobile phone as close to the centre

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.

Stowage compartment without cover

Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored

and secured to prevent it from falling out while

you are driving.

To secure the mobile phone: swing lever 2

out.

Radio equipment approval numbers for Brazil

This device operates on a secondary basis, that is

to say it has no protection against harmful inter-

ference, not even from the same type of stations,

and must not cause interference with systems

operating on a primary basis.

This product is permitted in accordance with the

procedure dened in Directive 242/2000 by the

Brazilian telecommunications agency ANATEL and

meets the applicable technical requirements.

Further information is available on the ANATEL

website. www..br

For further information on the declaration of

conformity for vehicle components which

receive and/or transmit radio waves see

(/ page 82).

Fitting/removing the oor mats

WARNING 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 jeopardises 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.

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Always t 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.

Fitting oor mats

Slide the corresponding seat backwards and

lay the oor mat in the footwell.

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

Adjust the corresponding seat.

Removing oor mats

Pull the oor mat o holders 2.

Remove the oor mat.

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