Get Seats and stowing Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV Fourth Generation (2020-2026)

Notes on the correct driver's seat position

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion.

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel and the mir-

ror and fasten your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering

wheel

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

You are sitting as far away from the driver's

airbag as possible, taking the following points

into consideration:

You are sitting in an upright position

Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat

cushion

Your legs are not fully extended and you can

depress the pedals properly

The back of your head is supported at eye

level by the centre of the head restraint

You can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent

You can move your legs freely

You can see all the displays on the instrument

cluster clearly

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

tions

Your seat belt sits snugly against your body

and passes across the centre of your shoulder

and across your hips in the pelvic area

Notes on grab handles

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

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be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

Seats

Adjusting the front seat

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is

switched o.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

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

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

The seat belt will not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt

and injure yourself.

Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder section of your seat belt is

routed across the centre of your shoul-

der.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shuto or

damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

NOTE Damage to the seats when adjust-

ing

The seats may be damaged by objects when

adjusting the seats.

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When adjusting the seats, make sure

that there are no objects in the footwell,

under or behind the seats.

Head restraint height

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion length

Seat cushion inclination

Seat fore-and-a position

Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 201).

Adjusting the front passenger seat electrically

from the driver's seat

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

You can adjust the seats when the ignition is

switched o.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

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

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

the front seat being positioned too close

to the cockpit

The front airbags can also injure the occu-

pants in the front of the vehicle.

Always adjust the front seats so they are

as far away as possible from the front

airbags.

In addition, observe the notes on correct

seat adjustment.

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NOTE Damaging objects in the luggage

net in the front passenger footwell when

adjusting the front passenger seat

Objects in the luggage net in the front

passenger footwell can become damaged

when the front passenger seat is being adjus-

ted.

Do not slide the front passenger seat as

far forward as it will go.

NOTE Damage to the seats when moving

the seats back

The seats may be damaged by objects when

moving the seats back.

When moving the seats back, make sure

that there are no objects in the footwell,

under or behind the seats.

Requirements:

The power supply is switched on.

You can call up the following functions for the

front passenger seat:

Seat adjustment

Seat heating

Seat ventilation

Memory function

To select the front passenger seat: press but-

ton 1.

When the indicator lamp lights up, the front

passenger seat is selected.

Adjust the front passenger seat using the but-

tons on the driver's side door operating unit.

To select the driver's seat: press button 1

again.

When the indicator lamp goes out, the driver's

seat has been selected.

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Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

Higher

Soer

Lower

Firmer

Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of

the backrest.

Adjusting the rear seats electrically

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is

switched o.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

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Always drive with the head restraints t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

The seat belt will not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt

and injure yourself.

Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder section of your seat belt is

routed across the centre of your shoul-

der.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

NOTE Damage to the rear seat armrest

when folding the centre seat backrest

forward

If the rear seat armrest is folded down, it can

be damaged when the centre seat backrest is

folded forward.

Fold the rear seat armrest upwards

before folding the centre seat backrest

forward.

The middle seat backrest is adjusted together

with the le seat.

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Head restraint height

Seat backrest inclination

Seat fore-and-a position

Folding the rear seats forwards electrically (vehi-

cles with a third row of seats)

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

folding the seats forwards

When you fold a seat forwards, you or a vehi-

cle occupant could become trapped.

Make sure that no part of the body is

within the seat's range of motion when

folding a seat forward.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of an accident because

the seat backrest is not engaged

The seat backrest may fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

The vehicle occupant may be pressed

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

A child restraint system will no longer be

properly supported or positioned and will

no longer full its function as intended.

The seat backrest will not be able restrain

objects or goods in the load compartment.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

engaged, especially:

Before persons travel in the vehicle while

sitting on a seat with the easy entry and

exit feature

Aer the seat backrest has been adjusted

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Aer the easy entry and exit feature has

been used

Aer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

WARNING Risk of injury due to seat

backrests folded forwards

If the seat backrest of the rear seat is folded

forwards, persons in the third row of seats

may hit parts of the seat mechanism, espe-

cially in the event of an accident, braking

manoeuvre or abrupt change of direction.

If there is a person in the third row of

seats, the rear seat in front of them must

be folded back to the driving position

before the journey begins.

Persons in the third row of seats should

not rest their legs on a seat backrest

that has been folded forwards.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting

properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-

dren.

If you no longer require the seat backrest to be

folded down for loading or for getting in and out,

fold it back into place.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat is not engaged

The seat does not engage when folded for-

wards. The seat can fold backwards unexpect-

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

event of an abrupt change of direction or an

accident.

People in the seat's sweep can become trap-

ped.

If a seat is folded forwards, always fold it

back before driving o.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

To get in and out, you can fold the seats on the

second row of seats forwards in vehicles with a

third row of seats. In this case, the centre seat

folds forwards and backwards together with the

le-hand seat in vehicles with a centre seat back-

rest.

Requirements

The area into which the seat is folded is clear.

The seat has been folded up (/ page 42).

Vehicles with comfort seating: the centre arm-

rest is folded up.

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Vehicles with an extended centre console: the

stowage compartment in the centre console is

closed.

Vehicles with a centre seat backrest: the

centre seat backrest is in an upright position

(/ page 40).

To fold the seat into the front position: briey

pull on button 1.

The head restraint will move downwards. The

seat backrest will move into the front position.

The seat fore-and-a adjustment will move for-

wards until the seat is unlocked. The seat will

then tip forwards.

To fold the seat back: press and hold button

1 until the rear seat engages audibly.

The seat will tilt downwards and stop in the

front position. The seat backrest will remain in

the cargo position.

To interrupt the folding process, release but-

ton 1. To continue the folding procedure,

press and hold button

1 again.

If a seat on the second row of seats is not

engaged, this will be shown on the multifunction

display on the instrument cluster.

Set the seat backrest inclination and seat

fore-and-a adjustment using the buttons on

the door control panel.

To increase the size of the luggage compart-

ment, you can move the seat backrests into

the luggage compartment oor position

(/ page 40).

Folding the rear seats forwards mechanically

(emergency release)

The release loops are located on the outer sides

and rear sides of the seats on the second row of

seats.

Side release loops

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Release loops on the rear sides

Pull one of release loops 1.

Fold the seat backrest forwards.

Before commencing your journey, make sure

that the seat backrest and the rear bench seat

are engaged.

Head restraints

▌Adjusting the front seat head restraints man-

ually

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion.

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel and the mir-

ror and fasten your seat belt.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

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To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

To move forward: press release knob 2 and

pull the head restraint forward.

To move backwards: press release knob 2

and push the head restraint backwards.

▌Adjusting the front seat luxury head restraints

manually

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion.

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel and the mir-

ror and fasten your seat belt.

WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly

adjusted head restraints

If head restraints have not been adjusted cor-

rectly, there is an increased risk of injury in

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

accident or sudden braking.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

To move forward: press release knob 1 and

pull the head restraint forward.

To move backwards: press release knob 1

and push the head restraint backwards.

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▌Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats

manually

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can

adjust the head restraints in the rear.

To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

Vehicles with a third row of seats

The head restraints on the third row of seats have

a usage position and a non-usage position. The

usage position is the extended, top position in

which the head restraint engages; the non-usage

position is the bottom, retracted position of the

head restraint. If the seats on the third row of

seats are being used, the head restraint must be

in the top, engaged usage position.

If the third row of seats is occupied: move the

head restraints to the very top and have them

engage there.

If the third row of seats is not occupied: move

the head restraints to the very bottom.

▌Fitting/removing the rear seat head restraints

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being tted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints t-

ted.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

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head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Removing

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can

remove the head restraints in the rear.

Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 40).

Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will

go.

Push release knob 1 in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the head restraint.

Installing

Insert the head restraint such that the notches

on the bar are on the le when viewed in the

direction of travel.

Push the head restraint down until it engages.

Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

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▌Adjusting the luxury head restraints of the rear

seats mechanically

WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly

adjusted head restraints

If head restraints have not been adjusted cor-

rectly, there is an increased risk of injury in

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

accident or sudden braking.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

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

head.

Head restraint of the standard vehicle (example)

To adjust the side bolsters of the head

restraint: pull or push right or le side bolster

To adjust the angle of the head restraint: pull

or push the head restraint in the direction of

arrow

Conguring the seat settings

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Adjusting the air cushions

On the corresponding menu, adjust the air

cushions for Lumbar or Side bolsters.

Setting the seat heating balance

Select Heating settings.

Select Seat heating balance.

Adjust the heat distribution for the desired

seat.

Setting automatic seat adjustment

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the driver's seat aer

calling up a driver prole

Selecting a user prole may trigger an adjust-

ment of the driver's seat to the position saved

under the user prole. You or other vehicle

occupants could be injured in the process.

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Make sure that when the position of driv-

er's seat is being adjusted using the mul-

timedia system, no people or body parts

are in the seat's range of movement.

If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-

ped, immediately stop the adjustment process

by:

a) Pressing the warning message on the

central display.

b) Pressing a position button of the

memory function or a seat adjustment

switch in the driver's door.

The adjustment process is stopped.

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Position seat automatically

Manually adjusting driver's seat and steering

wheel position to body size

The vehicle calculates a suitable driver's seat and

steering wheel position on the basis of the driver's

body size and sets this directly.

To set the unit of measurement: select cm or

ft/in.

Set the size using the scale.

Select Start positioning.

The driver's seat and steering wheel position

is adjusted to the body size that has been set.

You can also congure these settings via the

Mercedes me user account for your user pro-

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

cle and the Mercedes me connect proles,

you can carry over these settings for your

vehicle.

Further information about synchronising user

proles (/ page 500).

If the driver's seat and steering wheel position

calculated by the vehicle is not practical or

comfortable, it can be manually adapted at

any time via the control buttons.

The outside mirrors are not set via this func-

tion. Instead, they have to be set manually via

the operating switches.

Overview of massage programmes

Hot Relaxing back Combination of heat and

relaxation. It starts by massaging the back. In

addition, you will start to notice warm pres-

sure points, beginning in the pelvic area.

Hot Relaxing shoulder Combination of heat

and relaxation. It starts by massaging the

shoulders. In addition, you will start to notice

warm pressure points, beginning in the pelvic

area.

Activating Massage Activating massage with

upward-moving massage waves.

Classic Massage Relaxing back massage.

Wave Massage Regenerating massage pro-

gramme via relaxing waves across the back

and in the seat cushion.

Mobilizing Massage Mobilising massage with

upward-moving massage waves. Can promote

deeper respiration and hence improve circula-

tion and blood pressure.

Active Workout backrest and Active Workout

cushion

These programmes require your

cooperation. Alternating between tensing and

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releasing helps to improve blood ow to your

muscles. Press against a pressure point as

soon as you feel it.

Selecting the massage programme for the front

seats

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Select Massage.

Select a massage programme (/ page 193).

Start the programme for the desired

seat ;.

To set the massage intensity: switch High

intensity

on or o.

To stop the massage: select É.

The availability of this function is equipment-

dependent.

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Select Reset.

Select ß for the desired seat.

The settings for the selected seat are reset.

Switching the seat heating on/o

WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly

switching on the seat heating

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can

cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-

ding to become very hot.

In particular, the health of persons with limited

temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to

react to high temperatures may be aected or

they may even suer burn-like injuries.

Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

To protect against overheating, the seat heating

may be temporarily deactivated aer it has been

switched on repeatedly.

NOTE Damage to the seats caused by

objects or documents when the seat

heater is switched on

When the seat heater is switched on, over-

heating may occur due to objects or docu-

ments placed on the seats e.g. seat cushions

or child seats. This could cause damage to the

seat surface.

Make sure that no objects or documents

are on the seats when the seat heater is

switched on.

Requirements

The power supply is switched on.

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Seat heating in the cockpit Seat heating in the rear

Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

heating level is set.

Depending on the heating level, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are o, the seat heating is switched o.

The seat heating will automatically switch

down from the three heating levels aer 8, 10

and 20 minutes until the seat heating is

switched o.

Switching the seat ventilation on/o

Requirements:

The power supply is switched on.

Seat ventilation in the cockpit

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Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

ventilation level is set.

Depending on the ventilation level, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are o, the seat ventilation is switched

o.

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Unlocking

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

Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the

steering wheel.

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Locking

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

Check and make sure that the steering col-

umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the

vehicle is switched o.

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To adjust the distance to the steering wheel

To adjust the height

Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 201).

Switching the steering wheel heater on/o

Depending on the vehicle version, the steering

wheel heater can be switched on and o via a

switch on the steering wheel.

Requirements

The vehicle is switched on.

To switch on: push the switch into position

Indicator lamp

3 will light up.

To switch o: push the switch into position

Indicator lamp

3 will go out.

When you switch the ignition o, the steering

wheel heater will switch o.

Decoupling the steering wheel heater from the

seat heating

Requirements

The power supply or the vehicle has been

switched on.

The steering wheel heater and the seat heat-

ing are linked.

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Heating settings

The function is active by default and the steering

wheel heater is automatically activated and deac-

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tivated when the seat heating is switched on and

o.

Tap on Additional steering wheel heater.

The steering wheel heater will be decoupled

from the seat heating.

Easy entry and exit feature

Using the easy entry and exit feature

WARNING Risk of accident when pulling

away during the adjustment process of

the easy entry and exit feature

You could lose control of the vehicle.

Always wait until the adjustment process

is complete before driving o.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the easy entry and exit feature

You and other vehicle occupants, particularly

children, may become trapped.

Make sure that no one has any part of

their body within the range of movement

of the steering wheel and driver's seat.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

steering wheel:

Move the steering wheel adjustment

lever.

The adjustment process is stopped.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

driver's seat:

Press the switch for seat adjustment.

The adjustment process is stopped.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Vehicles with memory function: you can stop the

adjustment process by pressing one of the mem-

ory function position switches.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

children activate the easy entry and exit

feature

Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the easy entry and exit feature, particu-

larly when unattended.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the

steering wheel will move upwards and the driver's

seat will move to a suitable position for getting in

or out of the vehicle in the following situations:

you switch o the vehicle when the driver's

door is open.

you open the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched o.

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The steering wheel will then move upwards

only if it is not already as high as it will go.

The driver's seat will move forwards or back-

wards only if it is not already in the ideal posi-

tion for getting in or out of the vehicle.

The driver's seat backrest will then move for-

wards only if it is not already in the frontmost

position.

The steering wheel and the driver's seat will move

back to the last driving position in the following

cases:

You switch the power supply or the vehicle on

when the driver's door is closed.

you close the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched on.

The last drive position will be saved when:

If you switch o the vehicle.

Vehicles with memory function: you call up the

seat settings via the memory function.

Vehicles with memory function: you save the

seat settings via the memory function.

Vehicles with memory function: press one of the

memory function position switches to stop the

adjustment process.

Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Requirements

The automatic seat adjustment has been acti-

vated (/ page 192).

The power supply or the vehicle has been

switched on.

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Comfort

Easy entry and exit feature

Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Select Steering wheel and seat, Steering

wheel only

or Off.

If you are using a custom user prole, this

information will be used for the easy entry

and exit feature. This will cause the driver's

seat and steering wheel to move into the cor-

rect position automatically (/ page 497).

Memory function

Function of the memory function

WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

If you use the memory function on the driver's

side while driving, you could lose control of

the vehicle as a result of the adjustments

being made.

Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

During the adjustment process of the

memory function, make sure that no one

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has any body parts in the sweep of the

seat.

If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the igni-

tion is switched o.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

You can save settings for the following systems:

Front seat

Outside mirrors

Head-up display

Steering column

Seat contour

Operating the memory function

WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

If you use the memory function on the driver's

side while driving, you could lose control of

the vehicle as a result of the adjustments

being made.

Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

During the adjustment process of the

memory function, make sure that no one

has any body parts in the sweep of the

seat.

If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the vehi-

cle is switched o.

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Storing

Set the desired position for all systems.

Press the V memory button and then

press the memory position button 4, T

or U within three seconds.

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are

stored.

To call up: press or briey hold preset position

button 4, T or U.

Aer releasing the button, all systems are

moved into the stored position.

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust

gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-

gate is open when the engine is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch o the engine before

opening the tailgate.

Never drive with the tailgate open.

Objects in the deployment area of an airbag may

prevent the airbag from functioning correctly.

Observe the notes on airbags (/ page 125).

WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suciently, they could slip, tip

over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

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There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of braking manoeuvres or abrupt

changes in direction.

Always stow objects so that they cannot

be thrown around in such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the load compartment.

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

in the driver's and front-passenger foot-

well

Objects in the driver's and front-passenger

footwell may impede pedal travel or block a

depressed pedal.

This jeopardises the operating‑ and road

safety of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

or front-passenger footwell.

Always ensure that the pedals have su-

cient free space.

Always t the oor mats securely and as

prescribed.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

place oor mats on top of one another.

Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag

shuto: 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 115).

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.

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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.

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 identication

plate (/ page 825).

The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

Always use the partitioning net when carrying

objects in the load compartment.

Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

Secure the load using the tie-down eyelets

and distribute the tension evenly.

Notes on carrying a roof load:

Distribute the roof load and vehicle load

evenly, and place heavy objects at the bottom.

Also observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

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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 drive pro-

gram ; or A. These are congured for

good stability (/ page 296).

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 stowage 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.

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

USB ports (depending on the vehicle equip-

ment)

Storage/telephone compartment with cup

holder in the front centre console

Glove compartment

▌Locking/unlocking the glove compartment

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

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and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone receptacles cannot always retain all

objects within.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects so that they cannot

be thrown around in such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot/load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-

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

unlock).

▌Using the stowage compartment and MBUX

rear tablet in the rear armrest

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 sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

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.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

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.

In vehicles with a folding rear seat armrest, this

can be folded down to allow the stowage com-

partments to be used. The available rear armrests

and stowage compartments vary depending on

the vehicle equipment.

Pull handle 1 and fold down the rear arm-

rest.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, use the

MBUX rear tablet 2(/ page 630).

Through-loading facility to luggage compartment

▌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.

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

WARNING Risk of accident if the seat and

seat backrest are not engaged

The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

The vehicle occupant may be pressed

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

A child restraint system will no longer be

properly supported or positioned and will

no longer full its function as intended.

The seat backrest will not be able restrain

objects or goods in the load compartment.

Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest

are engaged, in particular:

Before persons travel in the vehicle while

sitting on a seat with the easy entry and

exit feature

Aer the seat has been adjusted.

Aer the easy entry and exit feature has

been used

Aer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

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 rear seat

backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back

into place.

Make sure that the red marking of the lock veri-

cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,

the seat backrest is not locked.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a message

will be displayed on the instrument cluster instead

of the red lock verication indicator.

Folding the rear seats forwards mechanically

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can fold

the outer seat backrests forwards mechanically.

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

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To fold the le and right seat backrests for-

wards: if necessary, insert the head restraints

for the seat backrests (/ page 190).

Pull release lever 1.

Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-

wards.

Fold the rear seat armrest back if necessary.

To fold the centre seat backrest forwards:

press release catch 3.

Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

Observe the following recommendations:

If you wish to fold only one of the outer seat

backrests forwards, it is recommended that

you fold the right seat backrest forwards.

If you wish to fold one of the outer seat backr-

ests forwards together with the centre seat

backrest, it is recommended that you fold the

le and centre seat backrests forwards.

Folding the rear seats forwards electrically

If a seat in the second row of seats is not engaged

and locked, this will be shown on the multifunc-

tion display on the instrument cluster.

Ensure that the centre seat backrest is in an

upright position.

To fold the le or right seat backrest for-

wards: briey press one of buttons 1.

The head restraint in the rear will move into a

suitable position. The rear seat will fold for-

wards. The centre seat backrest will fold for-

wards together with the le seat backrest.

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Observe the following recommendations:

If you wish to fold only one of the outer seat

backrests forwards, it is recommended that

you fold the right seat backrest forwards.

If you wish to fold one of the outer seat backr-

ests forwards together with the centre seat

backrest, it is recommended that you fold the

le and centre seat backrests forwards.

▌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.

Folding back the rear seat mechanically

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

Swivel seat backrest 1 back until it engages.

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Make sure that the red marking of the lock

verication indicator is no longer visible. Oth-

erwise, the seat backrest is not locked.

Folding back the rear seat electrically

Le or right seat backrest: briey pull one of

buttons 1.

The rear seat will fold back. The centre seat

backrest will fold back together with the le-

hand seat backrest.

If a seat backrest is not engaged and locked,

this will be shown on the multifunction display

on the instrument cluster.

▌Folding the seat backrest on the third row of

seats 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 seat and

seat backrest are not engaged

The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

The vehicle occupant may be pressed

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

A child restraint system will no longer be

properly supported or positioned and will

no longer full its function as intended.

The seat backrest will not be able restrain

objects or goods in the load compartment.

Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest

are engaged, in particular:

Before persons travel in the vehicle while

sitting on a seat with the easy entry and

exit feature

Aer the seat has been adjusted.

Aer the easy entry and exit feature has

been used

Aer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

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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 load area, fold the backrest back

into place.

Always make sure that the red marking of the lock

verication indicator is no longer visible. Other-

wise, the seat backrest is not locked.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a message

will be displayed on the instrument cluster instead

of the red lock verication indicator.

Requirements

The seats and the seat backrests on the sec-

ond row of seats have been moved forwards

suciently.

Pull release catch 1 for the seat backrest

forwards.

Fold the seat backrest forwards.

▌Folding back the seat backrest on the third row

of seats

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.

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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.

Requirements

The seats and the seat backrests on the sec-

ond row of seats have been moved forwards

suciently.

Swing the seat backrest back until it audibly

engages.

EASY-PACK load compartment cover and parti-

tioning net cassette

▌Notes on 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.

NOTE Damage to the load compartment

cover when loading the vehicle

The load compartment cover may be damaged

when the vehicle is being loaded.

Do not place any objects above the

lower edge of the side windows or on the

load compartment cover.

▌Extending/retracting 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

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lashing material, even if you are using

the load compartment cover.

NOTE Damage to the load compartment

cover when loading the vehicle

The load compartment cover may be damaged

when the vehicle is being loaded.

Do not place any objects above the

lower edge of the side windows or on the

load compartment cover.

Extending

Pull the load compartment cover back by grab

handle 1 and hook it into brackets 2 on the

le and right.

Retracting

Remove the load compartment cover from the

brackets on the le and right.

Guide the load compartment cover forwards

using grab handle 1 until it is fully retracted.

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The rolled-up load compartment cover can be

used in two positions:

Folded 45° upwards for loading (fold down

before commencing your journey)

Horizontal position

▌Fitting/removing the load compartment cover

Requirements

The load compartment cover is rolled up.

Removing the load compartment cover

Press end cap 1 on the le or right inwards.

Pull out the load compartment cover back-

wards.

Stowing the load compartment cover

Depending on the vehicle variant, the load com-

partment cover can be stowed under the load

compartment oor.

Open the load compartment oor

(/ page 43).

To insert: place the load compartment cover

in brackets 1, rst on the le and then the

right. Comply with the instructions on the

vehicle to ensure it is seated correctly.

To remove: push the load compartment cover

slightly to the le using grab handle 2.

Remove the load compartment cover from

brackets 1, rst on the right and then on the

le.

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Installing the load compartment cover

Depending on the vehicle variant, the load com-

partment cover can be stowed under the load

compartment oor.

Insert the load compartment cover in brackets

1 on the le and right.

The end caps of the load compartment cover

will engage audibly.

▌Fitting/removing the partitioning net cassette

Requirements

The partitioning net has been rolled up.

Removing

Press button 1 on the le or right.

Remove the partitioning net cassette by liing

it upwards.

Fitting

With tab 1 facing backwards, push the parti-

tioning net cassette into brackets

The partitioning net cassette will engage.

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Ensure that red lock verication indicators 3

on the le and right are no longer visible. Oth-

erwise, the partitioning net cassette will not

be locked.

▌Attaching 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 protective functions and must be replaced.

Visit a qualied specialist workshop.

Guide the partition net upwards using tab 1.

Hook the partition net into holders 2 on the

le and right.

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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.

Partitioning net without load compartment

enlargement

Partitioning net with load compartment enlarge-

ment

To attach: extend and unfold the partitioning

net.

Attach the upper hooks of the partitioning net

to holders 1 on the headliner.

Attach lower hooks 2 in eyelets 3 on the

le and right.

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Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps

until the partitioning net is tight.

Aer driving a short distance, check the ten-

sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if

necessary.

To remove: pull the belt clamps until the lash-

ing straps are loose.

Remove lower hooks 2 from eyelets 3 on

the le and right.

Detach upper hooks from holders 1.

Overview of the tie-down eyes in the load com-

partment

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 202).

Tie-down eyes

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 202).

The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 3 kg.

Do not use it to secure a load.

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Bag hook

Coat hook on the tailgate

Coat hooks are not suitable for heavy objects.

Use the coat hooks only for light objects such as

jackets.

EASY-PACK load-securing kit

▌Notes on the snap-in module for the load com-

partment (telescopic rod)

The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to

use your load compartment for a variety of purpo-

ses. The components are located in the stowage

space under the load compartment oor.

Telescopic rod with mounting elements and

holders

▌Installing a telescopic rod

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.

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Always close the load compartment oor

before a journey.

Open the load compartment oor

(/ page 43).

Attach the holders 1 in the desired position

to the side of the load compartment oor.

Close the load compartment oor.

Turn the mounting elements 2 to =.

Insert the mounting elements 2 into the

holders

Extend the telescopic rod 3.

Insert the telescopic rod 3 into the mounting

elements

Turn both mounting elements 2 to & until

you feel them engage.

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.

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Opening

Vehicles with a second row of seats

Vehicles with a third row of seats

Pull handle 1 upwards.

Li the load compartment oor up using han-

dle 1.

Fold out the hook on the underside of the load

compartment oor.

Clip hook onto drip rail 2.

Vehicles with a third row of seats

Pull handle 1 upwards.

Li the load compartment oor up using han-

dle 1.

Closing

Unhook the hook from drip rail 2 and fasten

it to the holder on the underside of the load

compartment oor.

Fold the load compartment oor down and

then press handle 1 down until it engages.

Vehicles with a third row of seats

Fold the load compartment oor down and

then press handle 1 down until it engages.

Locking and unlocking the load compartment

oor

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-

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

unlock).

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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.

Observe the signposted headroom clear-

ance.

If the vehicle height is greater than the

permitted headroom clearance, do not

enter.

Observe the changed vehicle height with

add-on roof equipment.

NOTE Damage to the panorama sliding

sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage

racks

The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam-

aged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to

open it when using a roof luggage rack not

tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.

When a roof luggage rack is tted, open

the panorama sliding sunroof only if this

has been tested and approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised

to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.

Secure the roof rack to the roof railing.

Observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

Cup holders

Using cup holders

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.

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Always close the container, particularly if

the liquid is hot.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the follow-

ing cup holders will be available:

In the front stowage compartment of the

centre console

In the rear centre console

In the rear armrest on the second row of seats

Between the seats on the third row of seats

Vehicles without a temperature-controlled cup

holder: the bracket arms of the front cup holder

can be folded in or out.

To fold the bracket arm in: push bracket arm

1 outwards to the side until it engages.

When the bracket arm is folded in, the cup

holder cannot full its holding function.

To fold the bracket arm out: press release but-

ton 2.

Opening or closing the cup holders in the rear

armrest

WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is in motion

The cup holder cannot hold a container secure

while the vehicle is in motion.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in

motion, the container may be ung around

and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occu-

pants may come into contact with the liquid

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

could be distracted from trac conditions and

you may lose control of the vehicle.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle

is stationary.

Only use the cup holder for containers of

the right size.

Always close the container, particularly if

the liquid is hot.

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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.

NOTE Damage to the cup holder

The cup holder can be damaged when folding

back the rear seat armrest. When open, the

cup holder can be damaged by body weight.

The rear seat armrest can only be folded

back when the cup holder is closed.

Do not sit or support yourself on the cup

holder when it is open.

Depending on the equipment, the shape of

the rear armrest and cup holders may dier.

Depending on its equipment, your vehicle will

have a rear armrest with a cup holder.

To open: press cup holder 1 or 2.

Cup holder

1 or 2 will extend automatically.

To close: push cup holder 1 or 2 back until

it engages.

Switching the cooling or heating function for the

temperature-controlled cup holder on or o

WARNING Risk of injury by touching the

heating elements

The cup holder's heating elements may be

very hot.

You can burn yourself on them.

Do not touch the cup holder's hot heat-

ing elements.

Ensure that no children can access the

cup holder's hot heating elements.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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.

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Only use the cup holder for containers of

the right size.

Always close the container, particularly if

the liquid is hot.

NOTE Damage to objects in the tempera-

ture-controlled cupholder

If you place objects into the temperature-con-

trolled cup holder, they may become dam-

aged.

Do not place objects into the tempera-

ture-controlled cup holder.

Cup holder in the front centre console

To switch on: on cup holder 1, press button

2 repeatedly until the blue (keep cool) or red

(keep warm) indicator lamp on the button

lights up.

If you use the heating function, the metal

insert of the cup holder will be heated. Once a

certain temperature has been reached, the

warning lamp will light up. Do not reach into

the cup holder's metal insert when the warn-

ing lamp is lit.

To switch o: press button 2 repeatedly until

the indicator lamp on the button goes out.

Clean the removable rubber mat only with

clean, lukewarm water and the cup holder

only with a so cloth.

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Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Using the ashtray

Place the ashtray in one of the cup holders in

the centre console or in the rear compart-

ment.

Check that it is seated rmly.

Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 202).

To open the ashtray: fold lid 1 upwards.

You can remove the top part of the ashtray for

cleaning or emptying by twisting it. Clean the

ashtray, e.g. with clean, lukewarm water.

Using the cigarette lighter

WARNING Risk of re and injury from hot

cigarette lighter

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

ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette

lighter.

In addition, ammable materials can catch re

if:

you drop the hot cigarette lighter.

children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter

to objects.

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the

knob.

Always make sure that the cigarette

lighter is out of the reach of children.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

Requirements

The ignition is switched on.

Press in cigarette lighter 1.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically

when the heating element is red-hot.

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Sockets

Using the 12 V socket

Requirements:

Only connect devices up to a maximum of

240 W (20 A).

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has the following 12 V sockets:

In the stowage compartment in the front

centre console

In the load compartment

Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment

in the front centre console

Li up cap 1 of the socket and insert the

plug of the device.

If you have connected a device to the 12 V

socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-

ment open.

Overview of USB ports

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has the following USB ports:

in the stowage compartment of the cockpit

armrest (/ page 46)

in the front centre console next to the mobile

phone stowage compartment

in the folding compartment in the centre con-

sole of the rear passenger compartment

vehicles with Rear Comfort Package: in the

centre armrest of the rear seat

vehicles with three rows of seats: between the

seats of the third row of seats

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-

nection with the exterior aerial

Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone receptacles cannot always retain all

objects within.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects so that they cannot

be thrown around in such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot/load compartment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of re from placing objects

in the mobile phone stowage compart-

ment

Placing other objects in the mobile phone

stowage compartment could constitute a re

hazard.

Apart from a mobile phone, do not place

any other objects in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, especially those

made of metal.

NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-

ing them in the mobile phone stowage

compartment

If objects are placed in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, these may be dam-

aged by electromagnetic elds.

Do not place credit cards, storage

media, ski passes or other objects sensi-

tive to electromagnetic elds in the

mobile phone stowage compartment.

NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-

age compartment caused by liquids

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage

compartment, the compartment may be dam-

aged.

Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

Always observe the notes for persons with elec-

tronic medical aids (/ page 104).

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior aerial via the charging module.

The charging function and wireless connection

of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior

aerial are only available if the vehicle is

switched on.

Small mobile phones may not be able to be

charged in every position of the mobile phone

stowage compartment.

Large mobile phones which do not rest at in

the mobile phone stowage compartment may

not be able to be charged or connected with

the vehicle's exterior aerial.

The mobile phone may heat up during the

charging process. This may also depend on

the applications (apps) currently open in the

background.

To ensure more ecient charging and connec-

tion with the vehicle's exterior aerial, remove

the protective cover from the mobile phone.

Protective covers which are necessary for

wireless charging are an exception.

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Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cock-

pit

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 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, stowage

nets or rued pockets.

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 areas.

Use suitable accessories and lashing

material for securing loads.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Requirements

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging.

A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at: .mercedes-benz-

Place the mobile phone as close to the centre

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 detected during the charging

process are shown in the multimedia system

display.

The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.

using clean, lukewarm water.

Radio equipment approval numbers for Brazil

This device operates on a secondary basis, that is

to say it has no protection against harmful inter-

ference, not even from the same type of stations,

and must not cause interference with systems

operating on a primary basis.

This product is permitted in accordance with the

procedure dened in Directive 242/2000 by the

Brazilian telecommunications agency ANATEL and

meets the applicable technical requirements.

Further information is available on the ANATEL

website. www..br

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Further information on the declaration of con-

formity for vehicle components which receive

and/or transmit radio waves (/ page 96).

Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the rear

passenger compartment

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 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, stowage

nets or rued pockets.

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 areas.

Use suitable accessories and lashing

material for securing loads.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

NOTE Damage to the drawer in the centre

console of the rear compartment due to

body weight

When open, the drawer in the centre console

of the rear compartment can be damaged by

body weight.

Do not support yourself on the open

drawer.

Requirements

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging.

A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at: .mercedes-benz-

Mat in front of the stowage compartment in the rear

armrest

Place the mobile phone as close to the centre

of mat 1 as possible with the display facing

upwards.

When the indicator lamp lights up, the mobile

phone is being charged.

The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.

using clean, lukewarm water.

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Fitting/removing the oor mats

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardises the operating and road safety

of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

Always t the oor mats securely and as

prescribed in order to ensure that there

is always sucient room for the pedals.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

place oor mats on top of one another.

Fitting oor mats

Move the corresponding seat backwards and

lay the oor mat in the footwell.

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

Adjust the corresponding seat.

Vehicles with a third row of seats: To t the

oor mats on the third row of seats, slide the

corresponding seat on the second row of

seats forwards.

Removing oor mats

Pull the oor mat o holders 2.

Remove the oor mat.

Vehicles with a third row of seats: To remove

the oor mats on the third row of seats, slide

the corresponding seat on the second row of

seats forwards.

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