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Your legs are not fully extended and you can

depress the pedals properly

The back of your head is supported at eye

level by the 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 driver's dis-

play clearly

You have a good overview of the traﬃc condi-

tions

Notes on the correct driver's seat position

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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:

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Observe the notes on correctly fastening the

seat belt (/ page 101).

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering

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

Notes on grab handles

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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

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WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

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Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

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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:

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

dren in the vehicle".

Seats

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

Adjusting the front seat mechanically

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

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Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

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WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

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While moving the seats, make sure that

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shutoﬀ or

damage the system.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

The seat belt will not oﬀer 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.

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Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

#

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

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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.

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.

#

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

#

Always drive with the head restraints ﬁt-

ted.

Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

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Use the grab handles only to stabilise

the seating position or to assist in get-

ting in and out of the seat.

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To adjust the seat fore-and-aꢀ position: liꢀ

lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired

position.

You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is

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NOTE Damage to the seats when adjust-

ing

switched oﬀ.

The seats may be damaged by objects when

adjusting the seats.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

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Make sure that the seat is engaged.

To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever 2

until the desired seat height has been

reached.

To set the seat backrest inclination: rotate

handwheel 3 forwards or backwards until

the required position has been reached.

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When adjusting the seats, make sure

that there are no objects in the footwell,

under or behind the seats.

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

Adjusting the front seat manually and electrically

(with Seat Comfort Package)

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

dren in the vehicle".

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

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Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

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Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

#

While moving the seats, make sure that

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

The seat belt will not oﬀer 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.

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

#

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

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.

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.

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

#

Always drive with the head restraints ﬁt-

ted.

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

#

Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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Make sure that the seat is engaged.

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WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Adjusting the front seat electrically

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shutoﬀ or

damage the system.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

#

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

#

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

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You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is

switched oﬀ.

*

NOTE Damage to the seats when adjust-

ing

1

2

3

4

5

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion inclination

Seat cushion length

Seat fore-and-aꢀ position

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing seat adjustment

The seats may be damaged by objects when

adjusting the seats.

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

#

When adjusting the seats, make sure

that there are no objects in the footwell,

under or behind the seats.

#

To adjust the seat fore-and-aꢀ position: liꢀ

lever 5 and slide the seat into the desired

position.

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Make sure when adjusting a seat that no

one has any body parts in the sweep of

the seat.

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Always drive with the head restraints ﬁt-

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

ted.

Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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.

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

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

#

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

&

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect seat position

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

The seat belt will not oﬀer 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.

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

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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.

#

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

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Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

#

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder section of your seat belt is

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routed across the centre of your shoul-

der.

When adjusting the seats, make sure

that there are no objects in the footwell,

under or behind the seats.

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WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

The switches for adjusting the seats do not move.

You will therefore receive no direct feedback on

the switch while pressing the switch. Feedback is

provided only by the movement of the seat.

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger airbag shutoﬀ or

damage the system.

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Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

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When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Head restraint height

Seat cushion inclination

Seat cushion length

Seat fore-and-aꢀ position

Seat height

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NOTE Damage to the seats when adjust-

ing

The seats may be damaged by objects when

adjusting the seats.

Seat backrest inclination

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Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 194).

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%

The head restraint height will be adjusted

automatically when you adjust the seat height

or the seat fore-and-aꢀ position.

3

4

Lower

Firmer

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

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Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of

the backrest.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

Head restraints

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.

▌Adjusting the front seat head restraints

mechanically (two-way head restraints)

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

#

Always drive with the head restraints ﬁt-

ted.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

#

Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

R

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

1

2

Higher

Soꢀer

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

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▌Adjusting the front seat head restraints

mechanically (4-way head restraint)

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted or being adjus-

ted incorrectly

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

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.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

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Always drive with the head restraints ﬁt-

ted.

Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

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Take hold of the head restraint on both sides

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and press release knob 1.

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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

To raise or lower: pull the head restraint

upwards or push it downwards.

Let go of release knob 1.

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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

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Vehicles with manual and electric seat adjustment Vehicles with electric seat adjustment

▌Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats

manually

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted 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 ﬁt-

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Take hold of the head restraint on both sides

and press release knob 1.

The head restraint will be unlocked in all direc-

tions of movement simultaneously.

To raise or lower: pull the head restraint

upwards or push it downwards.

To move forwards or backwards: pull the head

restraint forwards or push it backwards.

To raise or lower: adjust the head restraint

using the buttons on the door operating unit

(/ page 179).

ted.

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Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

To move forwards or backwards: take hold of

the head restraint on both sides and press

release knob 1.

Pull the headrest forwards or push it back-

wards.

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Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

Let go of release knob 1.

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▌Fitting/removing the rear seat head restraints

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WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being ﬁtted 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 ﬁt-

ted.

#

Before driving oﬀ, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the centre of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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To raise: push release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and pull the head restraint up

until it engages.

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down until it engages.

Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 40).

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so

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

head.

Press release knob 2 and pull the head

restraint upwards as far as it will go.

Release knob 1 will extend.

Push both release knobs 1 and 2 at the

same time in the direction of the arrow and

pull out the head restraint.

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Removing

You can remove the head restraints only in vehi-

cles with folding rear seat backrests.

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Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

Setting automatic seat adjustment

Multimedia system:

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5

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Comfort

Seat

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the driver's seat aꢀer

calling up a driver proﬁle

5

Position seat automatically

Fitting

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Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 40).

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.

Selecting a user proﬁle may trigger an adjust-

ment of the driver's seat to the position saved

under the user proﬁle. You or other vehicle

occupants could be injured in the process.

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Insert the head restraint such that the notches

on the bar are on the leꢀ 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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To set the unit of measurement: select cm or

ft/in.

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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.

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Set the size using the scale.

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Select Start positioning.

The driver's seat and steering wheel position

is adjusted to the body size that has been set.

Conﬁguring the seat settings

If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-

ped, immediately stop the adjustment process

by:

Multimedia system:

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You can also conﬁgure these settings via the

Mercedes me user account for your user pro-

ﬁle. By synchronising the proﬁles in the vehi-

cle and the Mercedes me connect proﬁles,

you can carry over these settings for your

vehicle. Further information about synchronis-

ing user proﬁles (/ page 474).

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5

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Comfort

Seat

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a) Pressing the warning message on the

central display.

Adjusting the air cushions

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or

In the corresponding menu, adjust the air

cushions for Lumbar or Side bolsters.

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b) Pressing a position button of the

memory function or a seat adjustment

switch in the driver's door.

The adjustment process is stopped.

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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.

Deep workout: Wave-like movements in the

cushion are combined with wave movements

from the backrest and can stimulate blood cir-

culation and metabolic processes in the lower

back, buttocks and legs

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system:

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5

©

Comfort

Select Reset.

Select ß for the desired seat.

The settings for the selected seat are reset.

Seat

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The Depth waves and Deep workout pro-

grammes are available only for the driver's

seat.

Overview of massage programmes

Switching the seat heating on/oﬀ

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Classic massage: Relaxing back massage

Selecting a massage programme for the front

seats

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WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly

switching on the seat heating

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Mobilizing massage: Mobilising massage with

upward-moving massage waves. Can promote

slower, deeper respiration. This can improve

the supply of oxygen to cells and the brain.

Multimedia system:

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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 aﬀected or

they may even suﬀer burn-like injuries.

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©

Comfort

Massage

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Select a massage programme (/ page 187).

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Activating massage: Activating massage with

upward-moving massage waves

Relaxing massage: Relaxing back massage

with ascending wave motions and then sooth-

ing movements

Depth waves: Wave-like movements in the

cushion can promote blood ﬂow and meta-

bolic processes in the lower back and legs

Start the programme for the desired

seat ;.

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#

To set the massage intensity: switch High

intensity on or oﬀ.

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Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

#

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To stop the vitalising movement: select É.

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The availability of this function is dependent

on the vehicle's equipment.

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To protect against overheating, the seat heating

may be temporarily deactivated aꢀer it has been

switched on repeatedly.

and 20 minutes until the seat heating

switches oﬀ.

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If you switch the power supply oﬀ and on

again within 20 minutes, the previous setting

of the seat heating for the driver's seat will

remain active.

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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.

Switching the seat ventilation on/oﬀ

Requirements

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The power supply is switched on.

#

Make sure that no objects or documents

are on the seats when the seat heater is

switched on.

#

Press button 1 for the respective seat

repeatedly until the desired heating level is

reached.

Requirements

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The power supply is switched on.

Depending on the heating level, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are oﬀ, the seat heating is switched oﬀ.

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The seat heating will automatically switch

down from the three heating levels aꢀer 8, 10

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ventilation setting for the driver's seat will

remain active.

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WARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

Steering wheel

#

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

R

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

#

Press button 1 for the respective seat

repeatedly until the desired blower setting is

reached.

Depending on the blower setting, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are oﬀ, the seat ventilation is switched

oﬀ.

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#

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

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If you switch the power supply oﬀ and on

again within 20 minutes, the previous seat

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Unlocking

Locking

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:

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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

R

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.

#

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

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

#

&

Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the

steering wheel.

Check and make sure that the steering col-

umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.

WARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

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Switching the steering wheel heater on/oﬀ

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle version, the steering

wheel heater can be switched on/oﬀ via a switch

on the steering wheel.

Requirements

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the

power supply is disconnected.

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The vehicle is switched on.

1

2

3

4

To move up

To move back

To move down

To move forward

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Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 194).

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To switch on: push the switch into position

1.

If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering

wheel heater is switched on.

To switch oﬀ: push the switch into position

2.

deactivated when the seat heating is switched on

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Make sure that no one has any part of

their body within the range of movement

of the steering wheel and driver's seat.

and oﬀ.

#

Tap Additional steering wheel heater.

The steering wheel heater will be decoupled

from the seat heating.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

steering wheel:

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Move the steering wheel adjustment

When you switch the vehicle oﬀ, the steering

wheel heater will switch oﬀ.

Easy entry and exit feature

Using the easy entry and exit feature

lever.

The adjustment process is stopped.

&

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

driver's seat:

WARNING Risk of accident when pulling

away during the adjustment process of

the easy entry and exit feature

Decoupling the steering wheel heater from the

seat heating

#

Press the switch for seat adjustment.

The adjustment process is stopped.

Requirements

You could lose control of the vehicle.

#

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The power supply or the vehicle has been

switched on.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

Always wait until the adjustment process

is complete before driving oﬀ.

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The steering wheel heater and the seat heat-

ing are linked.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the easy entry and exit feature

Multimedia system:

4

5

Vehicles with memory function: you can stop the

adjustment process by pressing one of the mem-

ory function position switches.

©

Comfort

Seat

You and other vehicle occupants, particularly

children, may become trapped.

5

Heating settings

The function is active by default and the steering

wheel heater will automatically be activated and

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This will occur in the following situations:

Vehicles with memory function: you save the

seat settings via the memory function.

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

children activate the easy entry and exit

feature

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You switch oﬀ the vehicle when the driver's

door is open.

Vehicles with memory function: press one of the

memory function position switches to stop the

adjustment process.

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You open the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched oﬀ.

Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the easy entry and exit feature, particu-

larly when unattended.

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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 then move backwards

only if it is not already at the rear of the seat

adjustment range.

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Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Requirements

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

#

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The automatic seat adjustment has been acti-

vated (/ page 186).

The steering wheel and the driver's seat will move

back to the last driving position in the following

cases:

In order to use the easy entry and exit feature, the

automatic seat adjustment function must have

been switched on (/ page 186).

Multimedia system:

4

5

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Settings

Vehicle

5

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Easy entry and exit feature

You switch the power supply or the vehicle on

when the driver's door is closed.

When the easy entry and exit feature is active, the

steering wheel and driver's seat will move as fol-

lows:

#

Select Steering wheel and seat, Steering

wheel only or Off.

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You close the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched on.

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If you are using an individual user proﬁle, 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 472).

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The steering wheel will move upwards.

The last drive position will be saved when:

R

The driver's seat will move forward or back-

R

You switch oﬀ the vehicle.

ward to a seat position suitable for getting out

of the vehicle.

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Vehicles with memory function: you call up the

seat settings via the memory function.

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You can save the following settings for the front

seat:

Memory function

Function of the memory function

parts are in the area of movement of the

seat or the steering wheel.

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Seat, backrest, head restraint position and

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If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

contour of the seat backrest in the lumbar

region

&

WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

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The adjustment process is stopped.

Seat heating: distribution of the heated sec-

tions of the seat cushion and seat backrest

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.

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&

Driver's side: steering wheel position and posi-

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

tion of the outside mirrors on the driver's and

front passenger sides

#

Only use the memory function on the

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

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Head-up display

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

Operating the memory function

&

vehicle.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

&

WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

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.

You can use the memory function when the vehi-

cle is switched oﬀ.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

#

During the adjusting process of the

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memory function, ensure that no body

Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

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#

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

display and the outside mirror to the desired

position.

#

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

#

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

You can use the memory function when the vehi-

cle is switched oﬀ.

Press the V button and then release it.

When the memory function adjusts the seat,

you and other vehicle occupants – particularly

children – could become trapped.

Press one of the preset position buttons 4,

T or U within three seconds.

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are

stored.

#

During the adjusting process of the

Storing

memory function, ensure that no body

parts are in the area of movement of the

seat or the steering wheel.

#

If someone becomes trapped, press a

preset position button or seat adjust-

ment switch immediately.

The adjustment process is stopped.

&

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.

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To call up: press the preset position button

4, T or U.

The seat is moved to the stored position. Aꢀer

releasing the button, the front seat, outside

mirror, head-up display and steering column

move automatically into the stored position.

Observe the notes on airbags in this regard

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.

(/ page 116) .

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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suﬃciently, they could slip, tip

over or be thrown around and thereby hit 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

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

#

Always make sure that objects do not

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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot

lid is open when the engine is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion.

#

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

#

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

#

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

#

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

#

Always switch oﬀ the engine before

opening the boot lid.

Never drive with the boot lid open.

&

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

Objects in the deployment area of an airbag may

prevent the airbag from functioning correctly.

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the function of the automatic front-passenger air-

The driving characteristics of your vehicle are

&

WARNING Risk of accident from objects in

the driver's footwell and front-passenger

footwell

bag shutoﬀ (/ page 105).

dependent on the distribution of the load within

the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind

when loading the vehicle:

&

WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe

and tailpipe trims

Objects in the driver's footwell and front-

passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or

block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardises the operating and road safety

of the vehicle.

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Do not exceed the permissible total mass or

the permissible axle loads of the vehicle (with

the load and including occupants).

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.

information can be found on the vehicle identi-

ﬁcation plate (/ page 783).

#

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell or front-passenger footwell.

#

Always be particularly careful around the

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The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-

vise children especially closely in this

area.

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Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

#

Always ﬁt the ﬂoor mats securely and as

prescribed in order to ensure that there

is always suﬃcient clearance for the

pedals.

#

Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

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secure the load using the lashing eyelets and

distribute the load evenly.

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Do not use loose ﬂoor mats and do not

Leather is a natural product. It exhibits natural

surface properties such as diﬀerences in

structure, marks caused by growth and injury

or subtle colour diﬀerences. These surface

properties are characteristics of leather and

not material faults. Leather is also subject to

a natural ageing process during which the sur-

face properties change.

Notes on driving with a roof load

lay multiple ﬂoor mats on top of one

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Distribute the roof load and the load inside the

another.

vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the

bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading

the vehicle (/ page 196).

Vehicles with automatic front-passenger airbag

shutoﬀ: Objects trapped under the front-

passenger seat may interfere with the function of

the automatic front-passenger airbag shutoﬀ or

damage the system. Please observe the notes on

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Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-

ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.

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When transporting roof loads and when the

vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select

drive programs; and A. These are

designed to focus on stability (/ page 283).

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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.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

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For more information on stowage compart-

ments and stowage areas, please refer to the

Digital Owner's Manual.

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Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

1

2

Stowage spaces in the doors

Stowage compartment under the armrest with

multimedia and USB connections

Stowage compartment in the front centre

console with cup holders, USB ports and

charging module for wireless charging of

mobile phones

▌Overview of the front stowage compartments

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

being stowed incorrectly

3

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.

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Glove compartment

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The rubber mat in the stowage compartment

in front centre console 3 can be removed

for cleaning with clean, lukewarm water.

Observe the notes on caring for the interior

(/ page 624).

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▌Opening and closing the storage compartment

in the front centre console

▌Opening and closing the stowage compartment

in the front armrest

#

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

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.

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.

#

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

To open: slide the cover of the storage com-

partment in the front centre console all the

way forwards in the direction of the arrow

using handle 1.

To close: brieﬂy push handle 1 of the open

cover of the storage compartment in the front

centre console forwards.

#

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

The cover will automatically close the storage

compartment in the front centre console.

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▌Locking/unlocking the glove compartment

#

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In 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.

#

To open: press release catch 1 downwards.

The covers of the stowage compartment in

front armrest 2 will open automatically in the

direction of the arrow.

To close: move the covers of the stowage

compartment in front armrest 2 inwards in

the direction of the arrow.

#

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

#

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-

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

The stowage compartment in the front arm-

rest is now closed.

unlock).

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▌Opening the electronics compartment in the

rear-compartment centre console

Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat

(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

#

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

▌Folding the rear seat backrests forward

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seats

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.

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 an accident because

the seat backrest is not engaged

#

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

#

The seat backrest may fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

Brieﬂy press cover 1.

The electronics compartment in the rear

centre console will open.

#

Always make sure that objects do not

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The vehicle occupant may be pressed

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

#

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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The rear armrest has been folded up.

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A child restraint system is no longer prop-

erly supported or properly positioned and

may no longer fulﬁl its function as inten-

ded.

The seat backrest cannot restrain objects

or goods in the boot or load compartment.

Folding the rear outer seat backrests forward

You can fold the centre and right seat backrests

forwards separately.

The leꢀ seat backrest can be folded forwards only

together with the centre seat backrest.

R

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

engaged, especially:

If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat

backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back

into place.

R

Aꢀer the seat has been adjusted.

#

Ensure that the centre seat backrest is in an

R

Aꢀer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

upright position and locked to the leꢀ seat

backrest (/ page 205).

Make sure that the red marking of the lock veriﬁ-

cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,

the seat backrest is not locked.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting

properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-

dren.

#

Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt 1 into

marked position 2.

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

Requirements

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The head restraints in the rear seat backrests

are fully inserted.

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#

To fold the right seat backrest forward: brieﬂy

pull right button 1.

The right seat backrest will fold forwards.

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If you wish to fold only one of the outer seat

backrests forwards, fold the right seat back-

rest forwards.

Folding the centre rear seat backrest forwards

separately

If you no longer require the folded-down seat

backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back

into place.

#

To fold the leꢀ seat backrest forward: brieﬂy

pull leꢀ button 1.

The leꢀ seat backrest will fold forward

together with the centre seat backrest.

Press release catch 3.

Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

▌Folding back the rear seat backrest

If the leꢀ seat backrest is not locked with the

centre seat backrest, this will be shown on the

central display.

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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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#

R

When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

Aꢀer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

Make sure that the red marking of the lock veriﬁ-

cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,

the seat backrest is not locked.

&

WARNING Risk of an accident because

the seat backrest is not engaged

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting

properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-

dren.

The seat backrest may fold forwards.

There is a risk of the following, in particular:

R

The vehicle occupant may be pressed

against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

protect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

*

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

R

A child restraint system is no longer prop-

erly supported or properly positioned and

may no longer fulﬁl its function as inten-

ded.

The seat backrest cannot restrain objects

or goods in the boot or load compartment.

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

be damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

#

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

Swivel seat backrest 1 back until it engages.

If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked

in place, red lock veriﬁcation indicator 2 will

be visible.

R

#

Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-

ped when folding back the seat backrest.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

engaged, especially:

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Aꢀer the seat has been adjusted.

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▌Locking and releasing the release catch of the

centre rear seat backrest

may no longer fulﬁl its function as inten-

ded.

R

The seat backrest cannot restrain objects

or goods in the boot or load compartment.

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seats

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

engaged, especially:

When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself

or a vehicle occupant.

R

Aꢀer the seat has been adjusted.

#

When adjusting a seat, make sure that

R

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

Aꢀer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

&

If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked

in place, the red lock veriﬁcation indicators will be

visible.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting

properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-

dren.

You can lock the centre seat backrest release

catch if you want to secure the boot against unau-

thorised access. The centre seat backrest can

then be folded forwards only together with the leꢀ

seat backrest.

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:

#

To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or

downwards.

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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 is no longer prop-

erly supported or properly positioned and

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 196).

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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 ﬂung

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 196).

1

Tie-down eyes

Bag hooks

Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 3 kg

and do not attach any goods to them.

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Four tie-down eyes are available only in vehi-

cles equipped with the through-loading fea-

ture in the rear bench seat (EASY-PACK

Quickfold).

Opening the stowage space under the boot ﬂoor

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to an open

load trunk ﬂoor

If you drive when the trunk ﬂoor is open,

objects could be thrown around and strike

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Attaching a roof luggage rack

vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,

particularly in the event of sudden braking or

abrupt changes in direction.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

#

Always close the trunk ﬂoor before a

journey.

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.

*

NOTE Damage to the handle in the boot

ﬂoor

If the boot ﬂoor has been attached to the drip

rail via the handle, damage may arise when

the boot lid is closed.

#

Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

#

Disconnect the handle before closing the

boot lid and close trunk ﬂoor.

You will ﬁnd information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section in the printed

Owner's Manual.

#

Pull handle 1 up and hook it into drip rail 2.

*

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not

observing the maximum permitted head-

room clearance

If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-

mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof

and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

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#

Observe the signposted headroom clear-

ance.

opened when the roof luggage rack is ﬁt-

ted.

*

NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof when

a roof luggage rack is ﬁtted

#

If the vehicle height is greater than the

permitted headroom clearance, do not

enter.

Observe the changed vehicle height with

add-on roof equipment.

Position the load on the roof luggage

rack in such a way that the vehicle will

not sustain damage even when it is in

motion.

If the sliding sunroof is opened when a roof

luggage rack is ﬁtted, the sliding sunroof may

be damaged by the roof luggage rack.

#

Do not open the sliding sunroof if a roof

luggage rack is ﬁtted.

*

NOTE Damage to the panorama sliding

sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage

racks

The sliding sunroof may be raised to allow ven-

tilation of the vehicle interior.

*

NOTE Vehicle damage from 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.

The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage

racks that have not been tested and approved

for Mercedes-Benz.

#

Use only roof luggage racks tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

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When a roof luggage rack is ﬁtted, open

the panorama sliding sunroof only if this

has been tested and approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

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Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the sliding sunroof can be

fully raised when the roof luggage rack is

ﬁtted.

The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised

to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.

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Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the boot lid can be fully

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Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening

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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.

points beneath covers 1.

Comply with the installation instructions of the

roof luggage rack manufacturer.

Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.

Cup holders

Fitting the cup holder in or removing it from the

centre console

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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.

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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.

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NOTE Damage to the covers

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in

motion, the container may be ﬂung 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 traﬃc conditions and

you may lose control of the vehicle.

The covers may be damaged and scratched

when being opened.

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Do not use metallic or hard objects.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

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Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

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Fitting the wings of the cup holder

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Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, luggage

nets or stowage nets.

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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.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Removing the wing of the cup holder

The wing of the cup holder can be removed to

stow smaller items in the cup holder.

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The installation and removal as well as the

operation of the wing of the cup holder are

shown using the example of a cup holder with

double wing.

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Push snap-in brackets 1 of the wing inwards

in the direction of the arrow until they release.

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If necessary, open the cover of the storage

Pull the wing of the cup holder out of the stor-

age compartment upwards.

compartment in the front centre console.

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Place the wings of the cup holder onto the bar

in the storage compartment as shown.

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Slide snap-in brackets 2 outwards until they

engage.

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Operating the wings of the cup holder

When you are using the cup holder for diﬀer-

ent containers, the wings of the cup holder

automatically adjust to the diameter of the

container.

Engage hook 2 in the side opening in the

storage compartment.

Press the front part of housing 3 downwards

until it engages.

Fitting the cup holder housing

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Press button 1 and/or 3.

Wings 4 of the cup holder will fold upwards.

The wings of the cup holder can be folded down

until the wings engage and remain in the folded

position. The cup holder's holding function will

then not be available.

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Then push catch 1 on the cup holder hous-

ing backwards.

The cup holder housing is locked.

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Insert cup holder housing 1 into the storage

compartment in the front centre console on a

slight angle.

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Removing the cup holder housing

The cup holder and the rubber mat under-

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

with clean, lukewarm water.

Opening the cup holder and mobile phone holder

in the rear armrest

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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 ﬂung 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 traﬃc conditions and

you may lose control of the vehicle.

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Pull the front part of housing 3 upwards with

a slight jerk.

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Push catch 1 on the cup holder housing for-

Disengage hook 2 from the side opening in

the storage compartment in the front centre

console.

Remove cup holder housing 1 from the stor-

age compartment in the front centre console

on a slight angle.

wards.

The cup holder housing is released.

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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.

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Press cover trim 1 twice.

The cup holder will open in the direction of the

arrow.

Place a container in or remove a container

from the cup holder.

Place the mobile phone in or remove it from

the holder.

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Always close the container, particularly if

the liquid is hot.

Closing the mobile phone holder in the rear arm-

rest

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NOTE Damage to the cup holder

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Press cover trim 1.

The mobile phone holder and the cup holder

will both open.

Press cover trim 1 a second time.

The mobile phone holder will be closed.

The mobile phone holder is designed for two

mobile phones or one tablet. You can also

charge the devices in the holder by inserting

the charging cable into the devices through

the opening on the underside of the 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.

Closing the cup holder in the rear armrest

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Press cover trim 1.

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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.

Opening the mobile phone holder in the rear arm-

rest

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Opening the cup holder in the rear armrest

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Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 196).

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Press cover trim 1 once.

The mobile phone holder will open in the

direction of the arrow.

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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.

Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Using the ashtray

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NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-

ment under the ashtray due to intense

heat

Using the rear ashtray

The stowage compartment under the ashtray

is not heat resistant and could be damaged if

you rest a lit cigarette on it.

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Make sure that the ashtray is fully

engaged.

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Place ashtray 2 in one of the cup holders in

the centre console or in the rear compart-

ment.

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Check that it is seated ﬁrmly.

Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 196).

To open the ashtray: fold lid 1 upwards.

To close the ashtray: press lid 1 down.

Ashtray in the rear door (example)

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Place the ashtray in one of the cup holders in

the rear compartment or in the holder in the

rear door.

Check that it is seated ﬁrmly.

Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 196).

In the electronics compartment in the centre

console of the rear passenger compartment

USB ports

Depending on its equipment, the vehicle has the

following USB ports:

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In the stowage compartment in the front

centre console

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In the stowage compartment under the front

armrest

Opening the ashtray

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In the electronics compartment in the centre

Fold cap 1 upwards.

console of the rear passenger compartment

If you are not using the ashtray, close it and place

it in the holder in the rear door or in the cup

holder in the rear compartment.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has either one or two USB ports in the stowage

compartment in the front centre console and

beneath the front armrest.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has two USB connections in the rear centre con-

sole.

Sockets

Using the 12 V socket

Requirements

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Example: 12 V socket in the front passenger footwell

Only connect devices up to a maximum of

180 W (15 A).

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Fold up socket cap 1.

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has the following 12 V sockets:

Insert the plug of the device.

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In the front passenger footwell

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Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-

nection with the exterior aerial

Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone

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 injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

&

WARNING Risk of ﬁre from placing objects

in the mobile phone stowage compart-

ment

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.

Placing other objects in the mobile phone

stowage compartment could constitute a ﬁre

hazard.

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Apart from a mobile phone, do not place

any other objects in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, especially those

made of metal.

Example: USB ports in the electronics compart-

ment in the centre console of the rear

passenger compartment

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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.

*

NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-

ing them in the mobile phone stowage

compartment

#

You can charge a USB device, such as a mobile

phone, at USB ports 1 using a suitable charging

cable. Depending on the vehicle equipment, devi-

ces can be charged with up to 20 V (5 A) when

the vehicle is switched on.

If objects are placed in the mobile phone

stowage compartment, these may be dam-

aged by electromagnetic ﬁelds.

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Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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Small mobile phones may not be able to be

charged in every position of the mobile phone

stowage compartment.

Large mobile phones which do not rest ﬂat in

the mobile phone stowage compartment may

not be able to be charged or connected with

the vehicle's exterior aerial.

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Do not place credit cards, storage

media, ski passes or other objects sensi-

tive to electromagnetic ﬁelds in the

mobile phone stowage compartment.

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.

*

NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-

age compartment caused by liquids

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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 eﬃcient 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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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.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage

compartment, the compartment may be dam-

aged.

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Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

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Always observe the notes for persons with elec-

tronic medical aids (/ page 93).

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior aerial via the charging module.

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the front

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The charging function and wireless connection

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Requirements

of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior

aerial are only available if the vehicle is

switched on.

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

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The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging.

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A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-

mobile.com/

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

using clean, lukewarm water.

Fitting/removing the ﬂoor mats

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

in the driver's footwell

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.

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.

This product is permitted in accordance with the

procedure deﬁned in Directive 242/2000 by the

Brazilian telecommunications agency ANATEL and

meets the applicable technical requirements.

Further information is available on the ANATEL

website. https://www.anatel.gov.br

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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

#

Always ﬁt the ﬂoor mats securely and as

prescribed in order to ensure that there

Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the front stow-

age compartment

is always suﬃcient room for the pedals.

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For further information on the declaration of

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Do not use loose ﬂoor mats and do not

place ﬂoor mats on top of one another.

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Place the mobile phone in the front stowage

conformity for vehicle components which

receive and/or transmit radio waves see

(/ page 88).

compartment as centrally as possible with the

display facing upwards on mat 1 next to the

USB connections.

When the charging symbol is shown in the driver's

display, the mobile phone is being charged. In

addition, faults when charging the mobile phone

are shown in the central display.

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Fitting ﬂoor mats

Pull the ﬂoor mat oﬀ holders 2.

Remove the ﬂoor mat.

Inserting or removing ﬂoor mats on the second

row of seats

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To insert: push the corresponding seat on the

ﬁrst row of seats forwards and lay the ﬂoor

mat in the rear footwell such that it ﬁts neatly.

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To remove: push the corresponding seat on

the ﬁrst row of seats forwards and remove the

ﬂoor mat from the rear footwell.

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Slide the corresponding seat backwards and

lay the ﬂoor mat in the footwell.

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Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

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Adjust the corresponding seat.

Removing ﬂoor mats

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Slide the corresponding seat backwards.

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