2013 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class lock

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the even tofsudden braking or
a sudde nchange in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo.
The gross load limit and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle must never be exceeded. The gross load limit and
the GVWR are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door (Y
page 410).
The load must also be distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles. The specifications for GVWR and
GAWR are on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar of the driver's door
(Y page 410).
Observe the notes on the loading the vehicle
(Y page 410).
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R Never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the gross axle
weight rating of the vehicle (including
occupants).
R The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.
R Position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the cargo
compartmenta s possible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Use the cargo tie down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
R Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
R Hook in the cargo net when loading.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges
for protection. 332
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Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 332).
Glove box X
To open: pull handle 0002and open glove box
flap 0003.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0003upwards
until it engages.
i The glove box can be cooled
(Y page 152). 0005
Glove box unlocked
0006 Glove box locked
The glove box can be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key. Partition
0002for stowing flat objects is located
in the upper section of the glove box. It can
be removed to increase the stowage space in
the glove box.
X To remove: pull partition 0002forwards and
out
X To install: insert partition 0002and push it
back until it engages. Stowage areas
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X
Make sure that red lock status
indicator 001Eis no longer visible. The
combined cargo cover and net will
otherwise not be locked in place. Cargo net in combined cargo cover
and net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured
load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There
is an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load
the vehicle with small objects above the seat
backrests.F or safety reasons, always use a
cargo net when transporting loads.
Attaching the cargo net X
Pull the cargo net up by tab 0002and hook it
into eyelets 0003using both hands. Coat hooks on the tailgate
0002
Coat hook EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of purposes. The accessory parts are located
under the cargo compartment floor.
X
Open the cargo compartment floor
(Y page 342). EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts
0002
Bag containing the brackets and luggage
holder
0003 Telescopic rod 340
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Inserting the brackets int
othe loading
rail X
Insert bracket 0002into the center of loading
rail 001E.
X Press release button 0003and push
bracket 0002into the desired position in
loading rail 001E.
X Let go of release button 0003.
X Press locking button 001F.
Bracket 0002is locked in loading rail 001E.
X If necessary, fold cargo tie-dow nring 001C
upwards.
Luggage holder !
Only use the luggage holder to secure
cargo with a maximum weight of 15.4 lbs
(7 kg) and with dimensions that the luggage
holder can safely and securely contain. The luggage holder can be used to secure
light loads against the side wall of the cargo
compartment to prevent them from moving
around. X
To install: insert two brackets 001Cinto the
left or right loading rail (Y page 340).
X Press release button 0002of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out slightly.
X Insert luggage holder 0003into brackets 001C
and, while doing so, press release button
001F and push the luggage holder downwards
until it engages.
X Press release button 0002of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out in the direction
of the arrow.
X Place the load between the strap and the
cargo compartmen tside wall.
X Using one hand, press locking button 0002of
the luggage holder.
X With your other hand, let the strap go slowly
until the load is secured.
X Make sure that locking button 001Eon
brackets 001Cis pressed.
This keeps brackets 001Cin place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button 001Fon
respective bracket 001Cand remove luggage
holder 0003by pulling upwards and out.
Telescopic rod The telescopic rod can be used to secure the
load against the rear seats to prevent it from
moving around. Stowage areas
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X
To install: insert one bracket 0003into both
the left and the right loading rails and slide
it to the desired positio n(Ypage 340).
X Insert telescopic rod 0002into brackets 0003
and, while doing so, press release
button 001Eand push the rod downwards
until it engages.
X Make sure that locking button 001Fon
brackets 0003is pressed.
This keeps brackets 0003in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button 001Eon
respective bracket 0003and remove
telescopic rod 0002by pulling it upwards and
out. Stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor
G
WARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor
is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey. A removable insert under the cargo
compartment floor contains the parts of the
EASY-PACK load-securing kit. The tire-
change tool kit is stored beneath this insert. X
To open: holding the ribbing, press
handle 0002downwards 0003.
Handle 0002folds up.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handle 0002until it rests
against the cargo compartment cover. X
Fold out hook 001Fon the underside of the
cargo compartment floor in the direction of
the arrow. X
Attach hook 001Fto the cargo
compartment's upper seal 001E.
X To close: detach hook 001Ffrom the cargo
compartment's upper seal 001E.
X Fasten hook 001Fto the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X Fold the trunk floor down.
X Press the cargo compartment floor
down 0003until it engages.
i To remove the cargo compartment floor,
undo the press studs below the cargo
compartment floor. When you re-install the 342
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cargo compartment floor, fasten it with the
press studs. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Whe nyou load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the tailgate fully
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs(100 kg). Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails 0002. In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
The stowage compartments in the doors
provide space for bottles with a capacity of
up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 liter). Features
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The bottles are not secured or prevented from
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open
drink containers in the stowage
compartments.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
0002
Cup holder
0003 Cover
X To open: slide cover 0003to its foremost
position.
X To close: pull cover 0003back as far as it will
go.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat
for cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm
water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment center console 0002
Cup holder
0003 Residual heat indicator lamp
001F Switch The temperature-controlled cup holder can
be used to keep cold drink
scool and warm
drinks warm.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button 001Funtil the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button 001Funtil the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button 001Funtil the indicator lamp on the
button goes out.
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Once a
certain temperature is reached, residual heat
indicator lamp 0003lights up. This means that
the metal insert of the cup holder is hot. For
this reason, you must not reach into the cup
holder metal insert.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the
cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
Cup holder 0002is located in the rear seat
armrest. 344
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In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R
the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
! The cigarette lighter in the center console
in the front compartment is not intended
for operating the tire inflation compressor. Youra
ttention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffi cconditions
permit.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 157).
X To open: slide cover 0002to its foremost
position.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0003.
Cigarette lighter 0003will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: pull cover 0002back as far as it will
go. 12
Vsockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignitio nlock (Y page 157).
With the exception of the socket in the front
center console, all socket scan be used for
accessories with a maximum curren tdraw of
240 W (20 A). The socket in the front center
console can be used for accessories with a
maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low.If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures tha tthere is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console !
The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflation compressor. X
To open: slide cover 0002to its foremost
position.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0003.
X To close: pull cover 0002back as far as it will
go. Features
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