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R the load must not protrude above the upper

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edge of the seat backrests.

Loading guidelines

R always place the load against the rear or front

seat backrests. Make sure that the seat

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backrests are securely locked into place.

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

R always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip

R use the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets

over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle

to transport loads and luggage.

occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially

R only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-

when braking or abruptly changing directions.

ponents that are suitable for the weight and

Always store objects so that they cannot be

size of the load.

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

R hook in the safety net when loading.

loads against slipping or tipping before the

R secure the load with sufficiently strong and

journey.

wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp

edges for protection.

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i Load restraints are available at any qualified

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz

gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate

Service Centre.

is open when the engine is running, particu-

larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes

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could enter the passenger compartment.

There is a risk of poisoning.

Important safety notes

Turn off the engine before opening the tail-

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gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

If you transport objects in the vehicle interior

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and these are not adequately secured, they

The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can

could slip or be flung around and thereby

become very hot. If you come into contact

strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

yourself. There is a risk of injury.

phone brackets may not always be able to

Always be particularly careful around the

hold the objects placed in them in the event of

exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow

an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-

these components to cool down before touch-

larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden

ing them.

changes of direction.

R Always stow objects in such a way that they

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle

cannot be tossed about in these or similar

are dependent on the distribution of the load

situations.

within the vehicle. For this reason, you should

observe the following notes when loading and

R Always make sure that objects do not proj-

transporting a load:

ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or

stowage nets.

R never exceed the maximum permissible gross

vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads

R Ensure that closable stowage spaces are

for the vehicle (including occupants).

shut before beginning your journey.

R the luggage compartment is the preferred

R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-

place to store objects.

ted, sharp-edged, fragile or outsize objects

R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-

in the load compartment.

sible and as low down in the luggage com-

partment as possible.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314).

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Glove compartment

can be removed to increase the stowage space

in the glove compartment.

X To remove: pull out partition :

X To install: insert partition : and push it back

until it engages.

Stowage compartment/telephone

compartment under the armrest

X To open: pull handle : and open glove com-

partment flap ;.

X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;

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upwards until it engages.

i The glove compartment can be cooled

( Y page 142).

Vehicles without touchpad

X To open: pull handle : up.

The armrest folds out.

1 Glove compartment unlocked

2 Glove compartment locked

The glove compartment can be locked and

unlocked using the emergency key element.

Vehicles with touchpad and COMAND Online

X To open: press button : at the front.

Armrest ; folds out.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-

lowing may be in the stowage space:

R multimedia connector unit with two USB

ports, e.g. for iPod ® , iPhone ® or MP3 player

(see Digital Owner's Manual)

R a mobile phone bracket ( Y page 328)

i There is a removable stowage tray in the

storage compartment, in which objects such

Partition : for stowing flat objects is located in

as an iPod ® can be stored.

the upper section of the glove compartment. It

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Spectacles compartment

Stowage compartment in the rear

centre console

X To open: press marking :.

The spectacles compartment opens down-

X To open: briefly press the stowage compart-

wards.

ment marking.

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X To close: press marking : again and the

The stowage compartment opens.

spectacles compartment returns upwards

i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

and engages.

there may be open stowage spaces above and

Make sure that the spectacles compartment is

below the stowage compartment.

always closed while the vehicle is in motion.

Stowage compartment in the front

Stowage net

centre console

Stowage nets are located in the front-passenger

footwell and on the back of the driver's and the

front-passenger seat.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314)

and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces

( Y page 314).

Through-loading facility in the rear

compartment

The through-loading facility above the armrest in

the rear compartment is for transporting long

X To open: slide cover : forwards.

objects. Both outer rear seats can still be used.

Stowage compartment ; appears.

If objects or loads are not secured when being

transported in the through-loading facility, they

X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will go.

could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314)

and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces

( Y page 314).

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seat belt cannot protect as intended and

could result in additional injury.

R Objects or loads in the boot/luggage com-

partment cannot be restrained by the seat

backrest.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

Before every trip, make sure that the seat

backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat

are engaged before every trip.

Make sure that the seat backrest and the seat

The through-loading facility is opened from the

cushion are correctly engaged in position. To do

luggage compartment.

so, pull firmly on the seat backrest.

X Fold down the rear seat armrest.

! Fold the seat cushion upwards before fold-

X Pull the centre head restraint on the rear

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ing the rear bench seat forward. Otherwise,

bench seat into the uppermost position

the backrests may be damaged.

( Y page 106).

When the backrest is folded forwards, the

X Slide release catch : to the left and swing

front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost

flap ; to the left until it is lying on the rear

position. Otherwise, the front seats and the

side of the rear bench seat.

rear bench seat could be damaged.

! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exercise

care when folding it down. Make sure that the

head restraints are pushed all the way in so

that the backrests and seat cushions are not

damaged.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314).

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests

can be folded forwards separately to increase

the luggage compartment capacity.

Folding the rear bench seat forwards

X Push cover = forward until it is lying on the

rear seat armrest.

Enlarging the luggage compartment

Important safety notes

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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.

If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a

larger person, it may not be possible to fold the

R The vehicle occupant would thereby be

rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the

pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench

front seats as far forward as possible.

seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The

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X Move the head restraints to the lowest posi-

X Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages.

tion ( Y page 107).

Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing

so.

X Fold seat cushion : upwards.

X Swing seat cushion : back.

X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if nec-

essary ( Y page 107).

Securing a load

Lashing eyelets

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The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a

load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether

X Pull release handle ; upwards in the direc-

anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could

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tion of the arrow until the backrest is fully

be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes

released.

in direction or in the event of an accident. The

X Fold the backrest forwards until it reaches the

load could slip, tip over or be flung around and

luggage compartment position.

thereby collide with vehicle occupants. There

is a risk of injury.

Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a

load.

Observe the following notes on securing loads:

R Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.

R Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets

evenly.

R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a

load. These are intended only as anti-slip pro-

tection for light loads.

X Guide seat belts ; under clips :.

R Do not route lashing materials across sharp

edges or corners.

R Pad sharp edges for protection.

Folding the rear bench seat back

There are four lashing eyelets : in the luggage

compartment.

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Before using the lashing eyelets on the front

Only secure lightweight luggage items on the

right-hand side of the luggage compartment, the

securing hooks (maximum 4 kg).

luggage net must be pushed down.

Bag hooks

Luggage compartment cover

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Important safety notes

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

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or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-

On its own, the luggage compartment cover

gage could be flung around and thereby hit

cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,

vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly

items of luggage and heavy loads. You could

changing directions. There is a risk of injury.

be hit by an unsecured load during sudden

Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.

changes in direction, braking or in the event of

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

an accident. There is an increased risk of

objects on the bag hooks.

injury or even fatal injury.

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Always store objects so that they cannot be

! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of

3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

using lashing material, even if you are using

the luggage compartment cover.

! When loading the vehicle, make sure that

you do not stack the load in the luggage com-

partment higher than the lower edge of the

side windows. Do not place heavy objects on

top of the luggage compartment cover.

A luggage compartment cover or a combined

luggage cover and net (luggage compartment

cover with safety net) is installed, depending on

There is a bag hook in the luggage compartment

equipment, behind the rear bench seat back-

on the left-hand side.

rest.

X Press bag hook marking :.

Extending and retracting the luggage

X Turn bag hook : until it engages.

compartment cover

Securing hooks

There is a securing hook : on each side of the

luggage compartment.

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Fitting/removing combined luggage

X To extend: pull the luggage compartment

cover back by grab handle : and clip it into

cover and net (luggage compartment

retainers ; on the left and right.

cover with safety net)

X To retract: unhook the luggage compartment

cover from left-hand and right-hand retain-

ers ;.

X Guide the luggage compartment cover for-

wards using grab handle : until it is com-

pletely rolled up.

Fitting/removing luggage compart-

ment cover (without integrated safety

net)

You can install and remove the combined lug-

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gage cover and net from the luggage compart-

ment.

X Make sure that the safety net and the luggage

compartment cover are rolled up.

X To remove: press button ;.

X Swing the combined luggage cover and net in

the direction of the arrow.

X First, detach the combined luggage cover and

net from left-hand catch : and then remove

X To remove: make sure that luggage compart-

it from right-hand fixture =.

ment cover : is rolled up.

X To install: push the combined luggage cover

X Push end cap = of luggage compartment :

and net up to the stop into right-hand fixture

in the direction of the arrow on the right or

left-hand side.

X Place the combined luggage cover and net

X Push luggage compartment cover : into

into the left-hand fixture and push it into

opposite anchorage ;.

catch : until the combined luggage cover

and net engages audibly.

X Remove luggage compartment cover :.

X To install: place luggage compartment

cover : into anchorage ; on the right- or

left-hand side.

X Push in opposite end cap = of luggage com-

partment cover : in the direction of the

arrow and insert luggage compartment

cover : into opposite anchorage ;.

X Make sure that the red lock verification indi-

cator ? is no longer visible. The combined

luggage cover and net will otherwise not be

locked in place.

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Safety net in the combined luggage

Coat hooks on the tailgate

cover and net

Important safety notes

G WARNING

On its own, the safety net 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. There is

an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

: Coat hook

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

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using lashing material, even if you are using

EASY-PACK load-securing kit

the safety net.

General notes

It is important to use a safety net if you load the

The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to

vehicle with small objects above the seat backr-

use your luggage compartment for a variety of

ests. For safety reasons, always use a safety net

purposes. The following accessories are located

when transporting a load.

under the luggage compartment floor:

Damaged safety nets can no longer fulfil their

R a telescopic rod

protective function and must be replaced. Visit a

R two mounting elements

qualified specialist workshop.

R two retainers

Attaching the safety net

Important safety notes

G WARNING

If you drive when the luggage compartment

floor is open, objects could be flung around,

thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk

of injury, especially when braking or abruptly

changing directions.

Always close the luggage compartment floor

before a journey.

X Pull the safety net up by tab : and hook it

into eyelets ; using both hands.

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Fitting

of injury, especially when braking or abruptly

changing directions.

Always close the luggage compartment floor

before a journey.

The EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessories,

TIREFIT and the tyre-change tool kit are located

in the removable insert in the stowage compart-

ment.

Opening and closing the luggage com-

partment floor

X Open the luggage compartment floor ;

( Y page 322).

X Attach retainers : in the desired position on

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the side of luggage compartment floor ;.

X Close luggage compartment floor ;.

X To open: holding the ribbing, press handle :

downwards ;.

Handle : folds upwards.

X Swing the luggage compartment floor

upwards using handle : until it rests against

the luggage compartment cover.

X Turn mounting elements = to =.

X Insert mounting elements = into retain-

ers :.

X Pull telescopic rod ? apart.

X Insert telescopic rod ? into mounting ele-

ments =.

X Turn both mounting elements = to & until

you feel them engage.

Stowage space under the luggage

compartment floor

X Fold out hook = on the underside of the lug-

Important safety notes

gage compartment floor in the direction of the

arrow.

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If you drive when the luggage compartment

floor is open, objects could be flung around,

thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk

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Roof carrier

Important safety notes

G WARNING

When a load is transported on the roof, the

vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-

dling changes. If you exceed the maximum

roof load, the handling as well as steering and

braking characteristics are severely affected.

There is a risk of an accident.

X Attach hook = to the luggage compart-

Always observe the maximum roof load and

ment's upper seal ?.

adapt your driving style.

X To close: detach hook = from the luggage

compartment's upper seal ?.

! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only

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use roof carriers that have been tested and

X Fasten hook = to the bracket on the under-

approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This

side of the luggage compartment floor.

helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.

X Fold the luggage compartment floor down.

Position the load on the roof carrier in such a

X Press the luggage compartment floor

way that the vehicle will not sustain damage

down ; until it engages.

even when it is in motion.

i To remove the luggage compartment floor,

Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure

undo the press studs below the luggage com-

that when the roof carrier is fitted you can:

partment floor. When you refit the luggage

R raise the sliding sunroof fully

compartment floor, fasten it with the press

R open the panorama sliding sunroof fully

studs.

R open the tailgate fully

Locking and unlocking the luggage

You will find information on the maximum roof

compartment floor

load in the "Technical data" section

( Y page 394).

An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load

may become detached from the vehicle. You

must therefore ensure that you observe the roof

carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.

Attaching the roof carrier

1 Luggage compartment floor, unlocked

2 Luggage compartment floor, locked

The luggage compartment floor can be locked

and unlocked using the emergency key element.

X Secure the roof carrier to roof rails :. In

doing so, observe the manufacturer's instal-

lation instructions.

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