
Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints▷To raise: push.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
Adjusting the height: electrical head
restraints
Adjusting electrically.
Distance to the back of the head:
manual head restraints
▷Forward: by pulling.▷Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.Distance to the back of the head:
electrical head restraints
The head restraint is automatically reposi‐
tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted.
Adjusting the side extensions
Fold forward for increased lateral support in
the resting position.
Removing The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjust the head restraints of all occupied
seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
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LATCH child restraint systemLATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.
Note Follow manufacturer's information for
LATCH child restraint systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
systems, observe the operating and safety in‐
formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Note Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Position The corresponding symbol shows the
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anchors are
marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐
bols. It is not recommended to use the
inner lower anchors of standard outer
LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint
system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle
seat belt instead for the middle seat.Exposing the lower LATCH anchors1.Reach between the seat cushion and the
backrest.2.Detach the seat cover from the Velcro®
fastener.3.Pull the seat cover forward.
Before installing LATCH child
restraint systems
Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐
straint system.
Without comfort seats in the rear:
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
systems
1.Move the seat to its rearmost position.2.For better accessibility, tilt the backrest
back slightly.3.Fold the leather cover on the seat forward.4.Mount the child restraint system; refer to
the user's manual of the system.5.Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors
have properly engaged and that the child
restraint system is resting snugly against
the backrest.6.After mounting the system, move the
backrest back up slightly so that the child
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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 driver's and
front passenger side, refer to page  178.▷Storage compartment in the center con‐
sole, refer to page  180.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page  179, in the front and
rear.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
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.
Driver's side
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.◀
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Opening
Pull the handle.ClosingFold cover closed.
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Press buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the tailgate, refer to page  43, e.g.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page  34, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
Rear
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
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Emergency Request 232 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate  44 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  83 
Energy Control  93 
Energy recovery  93 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  71 
Engine, automatic switch- off  71 
Engine compartment  216 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  216 
Engine coolant  221 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  196 
Engine oil  218 
Engine oil, adding  219 
Engine oil additives  219 
Engine oil change  220 
Engine oil filler neck  219 
Engine oil temperature  91 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  220 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  220 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  233  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  71 
Engine stop  71 
Engine temperature  91 
Entering a car wash  237 
Equipment, interior  170 
Error displays, see Check Control  87 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  134 
Exchanging wheels/tires  210 
Exhaust system  186 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature  64 
Exterior mirrors  63 
External start  233 
External temperature dis‐ play  92 
External temperature warn‐ ing  92 
Eyes for securing cargo  190 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  87 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  49 
Fan, refer to Air flow  164 
Filler neck for engine oil  219 
Fine wood, care  239 
First aid kit  233 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  236 
Flat tire, changing wheels  229 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  110 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  112 
Flat tire, warning lamp  111, 113  
Flooding  187 
Floor carpet, care  240 
Floor mats, care  240 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  175 
Fold-out position, wiper  80 
Foot brake  187 
Front airbags  107 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  119 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  117 
Front fog lights  105 
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment  228 front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation  109 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  109 
Front seats  54 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  110 
Fuel  202 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  97 
Fuel filler flap  200 
Fuel gauge  91 
Fuel lid  200 
Fuel quality  202 
Fuel recommendation  202 
Fuel, tank capacity  246 
Fuse  230 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  170 
Gasoline  202 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  81 
Gear shift indicator  94 
General driving notes  186 
Glare shield  172 
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof  51 
Glove compartment  178 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  245 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  73 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  171 
Hazard warning flashers  232 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  136  
Head airbags  107 Seite 251Everything from A to ZReference251
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