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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.

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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.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

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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.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

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Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

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Always switch oﬀ the engine before

opening the boot lid.

Never drive with the boot lid open.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

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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

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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:

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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).

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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell or front-passenger footwell.

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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.

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Always ﬁt the ﬂoor mats securely and as

prescribed in order to ensure that there

is always suﬃcient clearance for the

pedals.

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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

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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

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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

being stowed incorrectly

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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

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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

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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)

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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the boot.

▌Folding the rear seat backrests forward

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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

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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.

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

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WARNING Risk of an accident because

the seat backrest is not engaged

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Aꢀer the seat has been adjusted.

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Ensure that the centre seat backrest is in an

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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:

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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.

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NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

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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.

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

be damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

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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.

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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.

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The seat backrest cannot restrain objects

or goods in the boot or load compartment.

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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.

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Aꢀer the seat has been adjusted.

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

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no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

Aꢀer the load compartment enlargement

has been folded forwards

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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:

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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

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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.

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Only hang light objects on the bag

hooks.

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Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 196).

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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

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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.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

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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.

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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.

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Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

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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.

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

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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.

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NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof when

a roof luggage rack is ﬁtted

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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.

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Do not open the sliding sunroof if a roof

luggage rack is ﬁtted.

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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.

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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.

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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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