Center armrest
Remove the cover.
Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐
cated in or reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀
Preventing indentations
When folding down the rear seats, en‐
sure that the safety belt buckles are located in
the recesses provided form them in the seat.
Otherwise they can create indentations in the
backrest.◀
Opening1.Unlock the belt lock of the center safety
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐
other safety belt.2.Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.3.Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.Seite 151Interior equipmentControls151
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 154.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 155.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
armrest, refer to page 155.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
USB interface for data transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.▷Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
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Error displays, see CheckControl 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 125
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 199
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 167
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 141
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 202
Flat tire, changing wheels 195
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 107
Flooding 164
Floor carpet, care 207
Floor mats, care 207
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 151
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 164 For the roofliner, refer to All
around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 155
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109
Front lights 193
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 50
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 197
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 147
Gasoline 174
Gear change 75
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 163
Glare shield 149
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 48
Glove compartment 154
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 210
Ground clearance 165 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 148
Hazard warning flashers 198
Head airbags 101
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 97
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 193
Headlights, care 205
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 55
Head-up Display 93
Head-up Display, care 207
Head-up display, M view 94
Head-up display, standard view 94
Heavy cargo, stowing 167
Height, seats 50
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 98
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Higher speed range 165
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 156
Homepage 6
Hood 185
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-up Display 93
Hydroplaning 163 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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