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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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