Get Seats and stowing Guide for Mercedes GLC Class SUV First Generation (2015-2021)

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Your legs are not fully extended and you can

depress the pedals properly

The back of your head is supported at eye

level by the center of the head restraint

You can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent

You can move your legs freely

You can see all the displays on the instru‐

ment cluster clearly

You have a good overview of the traffic con‐

ditions

Your seat belt sits snugly against your body

and passes across the center of your shoul‐

der and across your hips in the pelvic area

Notes on the correct driver's seat position

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WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting

the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in

motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the

following situations:

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐

cle is in motion

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Before starting the engine: adjust the

driver's seat, the head restraint, the

steering wheel or the mirror and fasten

your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering

wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:

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You are sitting as far away from the driver's

airbag as possible, taking the following

points into consideration.

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You are sitting in an upright position

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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat

cushion

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Seats

When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

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WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting

the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in

motion

Adjusting the front seat mechanically and

electrically (without Seat Comfort Package)

You could lose control of the vehicle in the

following situations:

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

dren in the vehicle".

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

the seats are adjusted by children

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

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When leaving the vehicle, always take

the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐

cle is in motion

If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could

move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in

motion.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

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Before starting the engine: adjust the

driver's seat, the head restraint, the

steering wheel or the mirror and fasten

your seat belt.

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Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

The seats can be adjusted when the ignition is

switched off.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

the seat height is adjusted carelessly

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

when adjusting the seats

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you

or other vehicle occupants could be trapped

and thereby injured.

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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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-aft position so

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

head.

Children in particular could accidentally

press the electrical seat adjustment buttons

and become trapped.

NOTE Damage to the seats when moving

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the seats back

The seats may be damaged by objects when

moving the seats back.

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While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

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When moving the seats back, make

sure that there are no objects in the

footwell, under or behind the seats.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints which are not installed or are

adjusted incorrectly

The seat belt does not offer the intended

level of protection if you have not moved the

seat backrest to an almost vertical position.

When braking or in the event of an accident,

you could slide underneath the seat belt and

sustain abdominal or neck injuries, for exam‐

ple.

If head restraints are not installed or are

adjusted incorrectly, the head restraints can‐

not provide protection as intended.

There is an increased risk of injury in the

head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an

accident or when braking.

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Adjust the seat properly before begin‐

ning your journey.

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Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

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Always ensure that the seat backrest is

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Before driving off, make sure for every

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder section of your seat belt is

routed across the center of your shoul‐

der.

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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Adjusting the front seat electrically

Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 105).

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

1

2

3

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat fore-and-aft position

1

2

3

4

5

6

Head restraint height

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion length

Seat cushion inclination

Seat fore-and-aft position

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To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position:

lift lever 3 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

Make sure that the seat is engaged in posi‐

tion.

1

2

Raise

Soften

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3

4

Lower

Harden

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Using buttons 1 to 4, adjust the contour

of the backrest individually to suit your back.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints which are not installed or are

adjusted incorrectly

Head restraints

If head restraints are not installed or are

adjusted incorrectly, the head restraints can‐

not provide protection as intended.

Adjusting the front seat head restraints

mechanically

There is an increased risk of injury in the

head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an

accident or when braking.

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WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting

the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in

motion

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Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the

following situations:

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Before driving off, make sure for every

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vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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To raise: pull the head restraint up.

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐

cle is in motion

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc‐

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

To move forwards: pull the head restraint

forwards.

To move backwards: press and hold release

knob 2.

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-aft position so

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

head.

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Before starting the engine: adjust the

driver's seat, the head restraint, the

steering wheel or the mirror and fasten

your seat belt.

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Installing/removing the rear seat head

restraints

Push the head restraint backwards and let go

of release knob 2.

Push release knob 1 in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraints of the rear

seats mechanically

Removing

Installing

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Insert the head restraint such that the

notches on the bar are on the left when

viewed in the direction of travel.

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Push the head restraint down until it

engages.

Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

Configuring the seat settings

Multimedia system:

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Comfort

Seat Comfort

Adjusting the backrest contour in the lumbar

region of the seat backrest (lumbar)

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Select Lumbar.

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Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for‐

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Select the settings Z for the desired seat.

Adjust the air cushions.

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To raise: pull the head restraint up.

wards slightly (/ page 109).

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Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it

will go.

To lower: press the release knob 1 in the

direction of the arrow and push the head

restraint down.

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Adjusting the backrest side bolsters

side mirror and seat contour will automatically

be adapted to the driver.

If there is a risk of someone becoming trap‐

ped, stop the adjustment process immedi‐

ately:

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Select Side Bolsters.

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Select On or Off.

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Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat.

% This setting is available only for individual

user profiles. For the guest profile, auto‐

matic seat adjustment cannot be switched

on or off. Further information about user

profiles (/ page 297).

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a) Tap the warning message on the

Setting the seat heating balance

media display.

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Select Seat Heating Balance.

or

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Adjust the heat distribution for the desired

seat.

b) Press a memory position button or a

seat adjustment switch on the driver's

door.

Adjusting the driver's seat position to body

size

The vehicle will calculate a suitable driver's seat

position on the basis of the driver's body size

and set this directly.

Setting automatic seat adjustment

The adjustment process is stopped.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

during adjustment of the driver's seat

after calling up a driver profile

Requirements:

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Adapting the driver's seat position to the

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Select SEAT POSITIONING.

body size: automatic seat adjustment has

been switched on.

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Selecting a profile may trigger an adjustment

of the driver's seat to the position saved

under the profile. You or other vehicle occu‐

pants could be injured in the process.

To set the unit of measurement: select cm

or ft/in.

Multimedia system:

4

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Set the size using the scale.

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Settings

Vehicle

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Select Start Positioning.

5

Auto. Seat Adjustment

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Make sure that when the position of

The driver's seat position will be adjusted to

the body size that has been set.

driver's seat is being adjusted using the

multimedia system, no people or body

parts are in the seat's range of move‐

ment.

Switching automatic seat adjustment on/off

When the active user profile is changed while

the vehicle is stationary, the driver's seat, out‐

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Switching the seat heating on/off

Selecting the massage program for the front

seats

% If the driver's seat position calculated by the

vehicle is not practical or comfortable, it can

be changed manually at any time via the

control buttons.

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WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat‐

edly switching on the seat heating

Multimedia system:

4

5

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Comfort

Massage

The outside mirrors are not set via this func‐

tion. Instead, they have to be set manually

via the switches.

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can

cause the seat cushion and seat backrest

padding to become very hot.

The health of persons with limited tempera‐

ture sensitivity or a limited ability to react to

high temperatures may be affected or they

may even suffer burn-like injuries.

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Select Wave Massage or Pulsating Massage.

The selected program will start.

% You can also make these settings via the

Mercedes me portal for your user profile. By

synchronizing the profiles in the vehicle and

the Mercedes me connect profiles, you can

carry over these settings for your vehicle.

Further information about synchronizing user

profiles (/ page 299).

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Start the program for the desired seat ;.

To set the massage intensity: switch High

Intensity on or off.

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Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system:

Setting the easy entry and exit feature

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Comfort

Seat Comfort

To protect against overheating, the seat heating

may be temporarily deactivated after it is

switched on repeatedly.

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Activate or deactivate the function.

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Select Reset.

Select ß for the desired seat.

The settings for the selected seat are reset.

% If you use an individual user profile and have

set your body size, this information is carried

over for the easy entry and exit feature. This

causes the driver's seat to automatically

move into the correct position

NOTE Damage to the seats caused by

objects or documents when the seat

heating is switched on

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(/ page 298).

When the seat heating is switched on, over‐

heating may occur due to objects or docu‐

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To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐

ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating

level is set.

If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating

is switched off.

ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐

ions or child seats. This could cause damage

to the seat surface.

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Make sure that no objects or docu‐

ments are on the seats when the seat

heating is switched on.

% The seat heating will automatically switch

down from the three heating levels after 8,

10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating is

switched off.

Requirements:

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The power supply is switched on.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off

Requirements:

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The power supply is switched on.

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To switch on/increase the level: press but‐

ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating

level is set.

Depending on the heating level, up to three

indicator lamps will light up.

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To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐

ton 1 repeatedly until the desired ventila‐

tion level is set.

If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐

tion is switched off.

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the

power supply is switched off.

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To switch on/increase the level: press but‐

ton 1 repeatedly until the desired ventila‐

tion level is set.

Depending on the ventilation level, up to

three indicator lamps will light up.

1

2

Adjusts the distance to the steering wheel

Adjusts the height

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Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 105).

Switching the steering wheel heater on/off

Requirements:

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The ignition is switched on.

Easy entry and exit feature

Using the easy entry and exit feature

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

steering wheel:

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Move the adjustment lever of the steer‐

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WARNING Risk of accident when driving

off while adjusting the easy exit feature

ing wheel.

The adjustment process is stopped.

‑ If you drive off while the easy entry and exit

feature is making adjustments, you could

lose control of the vehicle.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

driver's seat:

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Press the seat adjustment switch.

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Always wait until the adjustment proc‐

The adjustment process is stopped.

ess is complete before driving off.

Vehicles with memory function: You can stop

the adjustment process by pressing one of the

memory function position switches.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

while adjusting the easy entry and exit

feature

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

during activation of the easy entry and

exit feature by children

When the easy entry and exit feature adjusts

the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you

and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

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Turn the lever in the direction of arrow 1 or

2.

If children activate the easy entry and exit

feature, they can become trapped, particu‐

larly when unattended.

If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering

wheel heater is switched on.

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During the adjustment process of the

easy entry and exit feature, make sure

that no one has any body parts in the

sweep of the seat or the steering wheel.

When you switch the ignition off, the steering

wheel heater will switch off.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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The last drive position will be stored when:

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When leaving the vehicle, always take

the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of entrapment when set‐

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You switch the ignition off.

ting the seat with the memory function

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Vehicles with memory function: You call

up the seat settings via the memory function.

When the memory function adjusts the seat

or steering wheel, you and other vehicle

occupants – particularly children – could

become trapped.

If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the

steering wheel will move upwards and the driv‐

er's seat will move back in the following situa‐

tions:

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Vehicles with memory function: You save

the seat settings via the memory function.

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During the setting procedure of the

Vehicles with memory function: Press one of

the memory function saved position buttons to

stop the adjustment process.

memory function, ensure that no body

parts are in the sweep of the seat or

the steering wheel.

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You switch the ignition off with the driver's

door open

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You open the driver's door with the ignition

switched off

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If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐

Operating the memory function

ately release the memory function posi‐

tion button.

% The steering wheel will move upwards only if

it is not already as high as it will go. The driv‐

er's seat will move backwards only if it is not

already in the rearmost position.

The steering wheel and the driver's seat will

move back to the last drive position in the fol‐

lowing cases:

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WARNING Risk of an accident if the

memory function is used while driving

The adjustment process is stopped.

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WARNING Risk of entrapment if the

memory function is activated by children

If you use the memory function on the driv‐

er's side while driving, you could lose control

of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments

being made.

Children could become trapped if they acti‐

vate the memory function, particularly when

unattended.

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You switch the power supply or the ignition

on when the driver's door is closed

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Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station‐

ary.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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You close the driver's door with the ignition

switched on.

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To call up: press and hold the relevant pre‐

set position button 1, 2 or 3 until the front

seat, the steering wheel, Head-up Display

and outside mirror are in the stored position.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take

the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle.

The memory function can be used when the igni‐

tion is switched off.

% When you release the preset position button,

steering wheel, the seat and mirror setting

functions stop immediately. The Head-up

Display continues to be adjusted.

Storing

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

Stowage areas

The following systems can be selected:

Notes on loading the vehicle

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Seat, backrest and head restraint

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Steering wheel

Outside mirrors

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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

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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,

especially if the vehicle is in motion.

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Head-up Display

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Set the seat, the steering wheel, the Head-up

Display and the outside mirrors to the

desired position.

Press memory button M and then press pre‐

set position button 1, 2 or 3 within three sec‐

onds.

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Always switch off the engine before

opening the tailgate.

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are

stored.

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Never drive with the tailgate open.

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Always be particularly careful around

the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and

supervise children especially closely in

this area.

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always restrain the objects they contain in

the event of an accident.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured

or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,

tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants.

Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be tossed about in these or

similar situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

project from stowage spaces, parcel

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 cargo compartment.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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:

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

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Never exceed the permissible gross mass or

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Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐

the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle

(including occupants). The values are speci‐

fied on the vehicle identification plate on the

vehicle's B-pillar.

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

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The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

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WARNING Risk of burns from the tail‐

pipe and tailpipe trims

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Always use the partition net when transport‐

ing objects in the cargo compartment.

If you do not adequately stow objects in the

vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed

around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.

In addition, cup holders, open stowage

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.

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always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot

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secure the load using the tie-down eyes and

distribute the load evenly.

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Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

Locking/unlocking the glove box

Opening the eyeglasses compartment

Overview of the front stowage compart‐

ments

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Press button 1.

Opening the stowage compartment in the

rear armrest

1

2

Stowage space in the doors

Stowage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB connection

Stowage compartment in the front center

console with a USB connection

Glove box

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Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐

3

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

unlock).

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Press release catch 1 and swing the cover

of the armrest upwards.

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Make sure that the seat backrest and

the rear bench seat/rear seat are

engaged before every trip.

Through-loading feature in the rear bench

seat

If the left and right seat backrests are not

engaged and locked in place, this will be shown

on the multifunction display on the instrument

cluster. A warning tone will also sound.

If the center seat backrest is not engaged and

locked, the red lock verification indicator will be

visible.

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

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WARNING Risk of injury if the rear

bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

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Insert seat belt tongue 1 into seat belt

extender 2.

If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat

backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐

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

event of an accident.

The center and outer seat backrests can be fol‐

ded forwards separately.

The outer seat backrests are unlocked electri‐

cally. The release buttons are located inside the

cargo compartment.

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If this is the case, the vehicle occupant

would be forced into the seat belt by the

rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat

backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as

intended and could result in additional

injury.

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Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐

partment cannot be restrained by the

seat backrest.

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Left and right seat backrests: pull the left

or right release handle 3.

If necessary, reset the driver's or front

passenger seat.

The corresponding seat backrest will fold for‐

wards.

Folding the rear seat backrest back

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat

backrest

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The seat belt could become trapped and thus

damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

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Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐

ped when folding back the seat back‐

rest.

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Move the driver's or front passenger seat for‐

wards, if necessary.

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If at least one section of the rear seat back‐

rest is folded forwards, the corresponding

front seat will move forwards slightly, if nec‐

essary, to avoid a collision.

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If necessary, fully insert the rear seat back‐

rest head restraints.

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Center seat backrest: pull release catch 5

of seat backrest 4 forwards.

Fold seat backrest 4 forwards.

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Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is

not engaged and locked, red lock verification

indicator 2 will be visible.

Locking the release catch of the center rear

seat backrest

Requirements:

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The left and center seat backrests are

engaged and joined together.

Lock the center seat backrest release catch if

you want to secure the cargo compartment

against unauthorized access. The center seat

backrest can then be folded forwards only

together with the left seat backrest.

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Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back

until it engages.

Left and right seat backrests: if the seat

backrest is not engaged and locked, this will

be shown on the multifunction display on the

instrument cluster.

Fold the center and left seat backrests for‐

wards.

To lock: slide catch 1 upwards.

The release catch of the center seat backrest

will be locked.

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To unlock: slide catch 1 downwards.

A warning tone will also sound.

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Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr‐

ests (cargo position)

To enlarge the cargo compartment, you can

adjust the seat backrests so that they are ten

degrees steeper (cargo position).

Move bracket 1 in the direction of the

using tie-downs, even if you are using

the cargo compartment cover.

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Push seat backrest 2 back to bracket 1

until the backrest engages.

NOTE Damage to the cargo compart‐

ment cover when loading the vehicle

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Cargo compartment cover

The cargo compartment cover may be dam‐

aged when loading the vehicle.

Extending/retracting the cargo compart‐

ment cover

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Do not place any objects above the

lower edge of the side windows or on

the cargo compartment cover.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects being poorly secured

The cargo compartment cover is attached

behind the seat backrest of the rear bench seat.

On its own, the cargo compartment cover

cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,

items of luggage and heavy loads.

You could be hit by an unsecured load during

sudden changes in direction, braking or in

the event of an accident.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

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Fold the seat backrest forwards

(/ page 109).

Secure objects, luggage or loads

against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

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To extend: pull cargo compartment cover 1

back by grab handle 2 and clip it into the

holders on the left and right.

To retract: unhook cargo compartment

cover 1 from the holders on the left and

right and guide it forwards by grab handle 2

until it is fully retracted.

To remove: press in the end cap of cargo

compartment cover 1 on the right-hand

side.

Push cargo compartment cover 1 into

recess 2 on the opposite side.

You could be hit by an unsecured load during

sudden changes in direction, braking or in

the event of an accident.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Take cargo compartment cover 1 out by

pulling it upwards.

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Secure objects, luggage or loads

against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

using lashing material, even when you

are using the partition net.

Installing/removing the cargo compartment

cover

Requirements:

To install: place cargo compartment cover

1 into recess 2 on the left-hand side.

Press in the end cap of cargo compartment

cover 1 on the opposite side and insert

cargo compartment cover 1 into other

recess 2.

For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net

when transporting a load.

Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulfill

their protective functions and must be replaced.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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The cargo compartment cover is retracted.

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Slide the end cap outwards.

Attaching/removing the partitioning net

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects being poorly secured

On its own, the partition net cannot secure

or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage

and heavy loads.

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Engage hooks 3 in tie-down eyes 4 on the

left and right.

Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps

until the partitioning net is tight.

After driving a short distance, check the ten‐

sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if

necessary.

Partitioning net without cargo compartment

enlargement

Partitioning net with cargo compartment enlarge‐

ment

#

Extend and unfold the partitioning net.

The joints on the top and bottom guide rods

will audibly engage.

#

To attach: attach guide rod 1 on the head‐

liner to holders 2.

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#

To remove: pull belt clamp 5 upwards until

Objects or items of luggage could be thrown

around and thereby hit vehicle occupants

when braking or abruptly changing direc‐

tions.

the lashing straps are loose.

Remove hooks 3 from tie-down eyes 4 on

the left and right.

#

Only hang light objects on the bag

Remove guide rod 1 from holders 2.

To stow: press the red buttons on the top

and bottom guide rods.

hooks.

#

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

#

Collapse and roll up the partition net.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 106).

Overview of the tie-down eyes

The bag hooks can bear a maximum load of

6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use them to secure a load.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 106).

1

Cargo tie-down rings

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.

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Attaching the parcel net

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If you do not adequately stow objects in the

vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed

around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.

In addition, cup holders, open stowage

spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot

always restrain the objects they contain in

the event of an accident.

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 tossed about in these or

similar situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

project from stowage spaces, parcel

nets or stowage nets.

1

Coat hook

Bag hook

Coat hooks are not suitable for hanging heavy

objects as this can cause the tailgate to lower

automatically. Use the coat hooks only for light

objects such as jackets.

#

Overview of coat hooks on the tailgate

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 106).

#

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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of around 45° and pull it out towards the

rear.

Put cargo compartment floor 1 down on a

clean surface.

Stretch the parcel net across cargo compart‐

ment floor 1.

#

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or

too large in the cargo compartment.

#

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Make sure that:

R

The parcel net is centered on cargo com‐

partment floor 1.

R

Rubber band 4 runs underneath fittings

3.

R

Tab 2 is facing forwards.

#

Slide cargo compartment floor 1 into the

cargo compartment horizontally until fittings

3 are in guides 6 on both sides.

Swing cargo compartment floor 1 upwards

to an angle of around 45° until fittings 3

audibly engage.

#

Open cargo compartment floor 1,

(/ page 119) swing it upwards to an angle

Ensure that rubber band 4 runs underneath

support 5.

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#

EASY-PACK load-securing kit

Installing a telescopic rod

Fold cargo compartment floor 2 down.

#

Press cargo compartment floor 2 down

until it engages.

Notes on the snap-in module for the cargo

compartment (telescopic rods)

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to an open

cargo compartment floor

The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to

use your cargo compartment for a variety of pur‐

poses. The components are located in the stow‐

age space under the cargo compartment floor.

If you drive when the cargo compartment

floor is open, objects could be thrown around

and thereby strike vehicle occupants. There

is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of

sudden braking or a sudden change in direc‐

tion.

#

Always close the cargo compartment

floor before a journey.

#

Swing the cargo compartment floor down

and fold out rear section 7.

#

Position rubber band 9 under fastener 8.

#

Fold down rear section 7 of cargo compart‐

ment floor 1 and press it into the lock.

1

Telescopic rod with mounting elements and

holders

% To avoid damaging the side trim in the cargo

compartment, keep sufficient distance from

the side trims in the cargo compartment

when removing or inserting the cargo com‐

partment floor.

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Opening the stowage space under the cargo

compartment floor

#

Open the cargo compartment floor

Turn mounting elements 2 to =.

Insert mounting elements 2 into holders

1.

Extend telescopic rod 3.

Insert telescopic rod 3 into mounting ele‐

ments 2.

(/ page 119).

Attach holders 1 in the desired position to

the side of the cargo compartment floor.

Close the cargo compartment floor.

#

To open: lift the cargo compartment floor

#

with handle 1 and fold it over at the hinge

in the center of the cargo compartment floor.

#

Turn both mounting elements 2 to &

until you feel them engage.

120 Seats and stowing

Locking and unlocking the cargo compart‐

ment floor

#

Attach hook 2 to top seal 3 of the cargo

#

Fold out hook 2 on the underside of the

cargo compartment floor.

compartment.

To close: remove hook 2 from top seal 3

of the cargo compartment.

Secure hook 2 to the bracket on the under‐

side of the cargo compartment floor.

#

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐

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

unlock).

Fold the cargo compartment floor down.

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Attaching the roof carrier

Cup holder

NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel caused by a non-

approved roof rack

*

Installing the cup holder in or removing it

from the center console (automatic trans‐

mission)

&

WARNING Risk of injury if the maximum

roof load is exceeded

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel may be damaged by the roof rack if

you attempt to open it when using a roof

rack that has not been tested and approved

for Mercedes-Benz.

When you load the roof, the center of gravity

of the vehicle rises and the usual driving

characteristics as well as the steering and

braking characteristics change. During cor‐

nering, the vehicle tilts more strongly and

may react more sluggishly to steering move‐

ments.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the

driving characteristics, as well as the steer‐

ing and braking characteristics, will be

greatly impaired.

&

WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the

vehicle is moving

The cup holder cannot secure containers

while the vehicle is moving.

#

When a roof rack is installed, open the

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel only if the roof rack has been tes‐

ted and approved for Mercedes-Benz.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is

moving, the container may be flung around

and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu‐

pants may come into contact with the liquid

and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You

could be distracted from traffic conditions

and you may lose control of the vehicle.

In order to allow ventilation of the vehicle

interior, you can raise the panorama roof

with power tilt/sliding panel.

#

Always comply with the maximum roof

load and adjust your driving style.

#

Secure the roof rack to the roof railing.

Observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

#

Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐

cle is stationary.

#

You will find information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section.

#

Only use the cup holder for containers

of the right size.

#

Close the container, particularly if the

liquid is hot.

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Opening or closing the cup holders in the

rear armrest

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.

#

To open: press cup holder 1 or 2.

Cup holder 1 or 2 will extend automati‐

cally.

To close: push cup holder 1 or 2 back

until it engages.

NOTE Damage to the cup holder

*

When the rear armrest is folded back the cup

holder could become damaged.

#

Only fold the rear armrest back when

the cup holder is closed.

#

To remove: slide catch 2 forwards and pull

out cup holder 1.

#

To install: insert cup holder 1 and slide

back catch 2.

% The cup holder rubber mat can be removed

for cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarm

water.

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#

Using the ashtray in the door stowage com‐

partment

To open: push up cover 2 of the ashtray on

Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Using the ashtray in the front center console

its right or left side.

To remove the insert: press insert 1 for‐

wards slightly and pull it out upwards.

To re-install the insert: press insert 1 into

the holder until it engages.

NOTE Damage to the stowage compart‐

ment under the ashtray due to intense

heat

*

The stowage compartment under the ashtray

is not heat resistant and could be damaged if

you rest a lit cigarette on it.

#

Make sure that the ashtray is fully

engaged.

#

During a journey: place the closed ashtray

in the front door stowage compartment while

the vehicle is in motion.

#

Check that it is seated firmly.

#

Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 106).

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#

To open: fold lid 1 upwards.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

% Twist the top part of the ashtray to remove it

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

or for emptying.

Requirements:

R

The ignition is switched on.

Using the cigarette lighter in the front center

console

&

WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from

hot cigarette lighter

#

To open: pull cover 2 out by its top handle

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot

heating element or the socket of the ciga‐

rette lighter.

In addition, flammable materials may ignite

if:

edge.

Press in cigarette lighter 1.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automati‐

cally when the heating element is red-hot.

#

Press in cigarette lighter 1.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automati‐

cally when the heating element is red-hot.

R

you drop the hot cigarette lighter

Sockets

R

a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

Using the 12 V socket in the rear passenger

compartment

#

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the

knob.

Using the cigarette lighter in the rear

passenger compartment

Requirements:

R

Only connect devices up to a maximum of

180 W (15 A).

#

Always make sure that the cigarette

lighter is out of reach of children.

Requirements:

R

The ignition is switched on.

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Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger

compartment

&

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam‐

aged connecting cables or sockets

If a suitable device is connected, the 115 V

socket will be carrying a high voltage. If the

connecting cable or the 115 V socket is

pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet,

you could receive an electric shock.

#

Pull cover 2 out by its top handle edge.

Fold up the cap of socket 1.

#

Only use dry and damage-free connect‐

ing cables.

#

When the ignition is switched off,

ensure that the 115 V socket is dry.

Using the 12 V socket in the front passenger

footwell

#

If the 115 V socket is damaged or gets

#

Lift up socket cap 1.

Make sure that no cables are running

through or secured in the airbag deployment

area when using the socket. Also observe the

notes on airbag protection (/ page 41).

pulled out of the paneling, immediately

have the socket checked or replaced at

a qualified specialized workshop.

Requirements:

R

Only connect devices up to a maximum of

180 W (15 A).

#

Never plug the connecting cable into a

115 V socket that is damaged or has

been pulled out of the trim.

126 Seats and stowing

Using the 12 V socket in the cargo compart‐

ment

&

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor‐

rect handling of the socket

Requirements:

You could receive an electric shock:

R

Only connect devices up to a maximum of

R

if you reach into the socket.

180 W (15 A).

R

if you insert unsuitable devices or objects

into the socket.

#

Do not reach into the socket.

#

Only connect suitable devices to the

socket.

Requirements:

R

Devices are equipped with a suitable plug

which conforms to the standards specific to

the country you are in.

A device up to a maximum of 150 W is used.

#

Open flap 3.

Insert the plug of the device into 115 V

socket 1.

R

Do not use multiple socket outlets.

When the on-board electrical system voltage

is sufficient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.

#

Lift up cap 1 of the socket and insert the

plug of the device.

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USB port in the rear passenger compartment

#

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and

connection with the exterior antenna

Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile

phone

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk/load compartment.

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown

around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐

tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and

mobile phone receptacles cannot always

retain all objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

&

WARNING Risk of fire from placing

objects in the mobile phone stowage

compartment

There is a risk of fire, in particular, if you

place more than one mobile phone in the

mobile phone stowage compartment.

#

Apart from a mobile phone, do not

place any other objects in the mobile

phone stowage compartment, espe‐

cially those made of metal.

#

Always stow objects so that they can‐

You can charge a USB device, e.g. a mobile

phone, at USB ports 1 using a suitable charg‐

ing cable.

not be thrown around in such situa‐

tions.

#

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

The devices can be charged with 5 V (up to 3 A)

and when the ignition is switched on.

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NOTE Damage to objects caused by

R

The charging function and wireless connec‐

tion of the mobile phone to the vehicle's

exterior antenna are only available if the igni‐

tion 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 flat in

the mobile phone stowage compartment may

not be able to be charged or connected with

the vehicle's exterior antenna.

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging. You can find a list of compatible

mobile phones at:

*

placing them in the mobile phone stow‐

age compartment

https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com

If objects are placed in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, they may be dam‐

aged by electromagnetic fields.

R

#

Do not place credit cards, storage

media or other objects sensitive to

electromagnetic fields in the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

R

The mobile phone may heat up during the

charging process. This may particularly

depend on the applications (apps) currently

open in the background.

To ensure more efficient charging and con‐

nection with the vehicle's exterior antenna,

remove the protective cover from the mobile

phone. Protective covers which are neces‐

sary for wireless charging are excluded.

NOTE Damage to the mobile phone

*

stowage compartment caused by liquids

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage

compartment, the compartment may be

damaged.

#

Place the mobile phone as close to the cen‐

ter of 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 media display.

#

Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

R

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior antenna via the charging module.

Wirelessly charging a mobile phone

Requirements:

% The mat can be removed by the tab for

cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarm water.

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Installing/removing the floor 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 jeopardizes the operating and road

safety of the vehicle.

#

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

#

Always install the floor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure

that there is always sufficient room for

the pedals.

Do not use loose floor mats and do not

place floor mats on top of one another.

#

To install: slide the corresponding seat

backwards and lay the floor mat in the foot‐

well.

#

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

Adjust the corresponding seat.

To remove: pull the floor mat off holders 2.

Remove the floor mat.

Seats and stowing for Your Mercedes GLC Class SUV First Generation (2015-2021)

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