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:Cargo tie-downrings inthe cargo compart-
ment
Bag hook
GWAR NING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could beflung around and there byhit
veh icle occupants when braking or abrupt ly
changing directions. There isa risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6. 6lbs (3kg) and should not beused to secure
a load.
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Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes indirection, 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 aroun d.Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load inthe cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side wind ows. Do not place heavy objects on
top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is secured behind
the rear bench seat backrest.
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
XTo extend: pull cargo compartment cover :
back and clip itinto retainers ;on the left
and right.
XTo ret ract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover :from left-hand and right-hand retain-
ers ;.
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You can vary the position of the rear of the cargo
compartment cover - parking position (horizon-
tal) or loading position (folded down).
XParking position:guide the grab handle =
forward and insert bracket ?beneath cargo
compartment cover :into guide A.
XLoading position: guide the grab handle =
forward.
XFold rear part Bof cargo compartment
cover :down and press it until you hear it
engage in position.
Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
XTo remove: make sure that cargo compart-
ment cover :is rolled up.
XPush in the end cap of cargo compartment
cover :in the direction of the arrow on the
right-hand side using the grip =.
XPush cargo compartment cover :into oppo-
site anchorage ;.
XRemove cargo compartment cover :up.
XTo install: place cargo compartment
cover :into anchorage ;on the left-hand
side.
XPush in the opposite end cap of cargo com-
partment cover :in the direction of the arrow and insert the cargo compartment
cover
:into the right-hand anchorage from
above ;.
If the cargo compartment cover is not being
used, it can be stored under the cargo compart-
ment floor.
Parcel net
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the following notes:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 273).
RTo avoid damaging the side trim panels in the
cargo compartment, maintain a sufficient dis-
tance from the side trim panels in the cargo
compartment when removing and inserting
the cargo compartment floor.
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Installing the parcel net
XOpen thecargo compartmen tfloor
(Ypage 283) and fol dforward.
XLif tup cargo compartmen tfloor :and pull it
up and out of th efron tguides.
XPull cargo compartmen tfloor :bac k
slightly, tilt to th eside and remove from th e
cargo compartment.
XPlac ecargo compartmen tfloor :onaclean
surfac eas shown.
XStretch rubber ban d? ove rth efron tpart of
th ecargo compartmen tfloor. Position rubber
ban d? directly under mounting s=.
Tab ;must be facing up.
XFold cargo compartmen tfloor :together
and slide horizontally int oth ecargo compart-
men tas far as it will go.
XLif tup cargo compartmen tfloor :so that
mounting s= engage audibly in guide sB on
bot hsides.
XMak esur ethat rubber ban d? is belo wbase
A.
XLowe rth ecargo compartmen tfloor and fol d
out rear part C.Position rubber ban dE
belo wclas pD as shown.
XFold down rear part Cof cargo compartmen t
floor :and press firmly int oth elock.
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Coat hooks on the tailgate
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Cargo compartment plug-in module
(telescope bars)
General notes
The cargo compartment plug-in module allows
you to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of purposes.
The following accessory parts are located under
the cargo compartment floor:
Ra telescopic rod
Rtwo mounting elements
Rtwo brackets
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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.
Installation
XOpen cargo compartment floor ;
(Ypage 282).
XAttach brackets :in the desired position on
the side of cargo compartment floor ;.
XClose cargo compartment floor;.
XTurn mounting elements=to=.
XInsert mounting elements =into brack-
ets :.
XPull telescopic rod ?apart.
XInsert telescopic rod ?into mounting ele-
ments =.
XTurn both mounting elements =to& until
you feel them engage.
Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
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injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
The following items are located beneath the
cargo compartment floor:
Rthe folding box
Rtire-change tool kit
Rthe TIREFIT
Rthe EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Opening/closing the cargo compart-
ment floor
XTo open: open the tailgate.
XPress handle :on ribbing ;down.
Handle :folds up.
XPull handle :and fold the cargo compart-
ment floor forward.
XFold out hook ?on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor and attach it to head restraint guide A.
XTo close:unclip the hook ?from the head
restraint guide A.
XHold tab=and fold the cargo compartment
floor back.
XPress the cargo compartment floor down until
it engages.
Locking/unlocking the cargo compart-
ment floor
1Cargo compartment floor unlocked
2Cargo compartment floor locked
The cargo compartment floor can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics 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.
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Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 364).
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to avoid 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:
Rraise the sliding sunroof fully
Ropen the tailgate fully
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel (Canada only): if a roof car-
rier is installed, the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened. The pano-
rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can still
be raised to allow ventilation of the vehicle inte- rior. If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier
XCarefully open covers :in the direction of
the arrow and fold upwards.
XOnly secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers :.
XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 273).
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Cup holder in the front center console
XTo open:open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 274).
XTo remove: slide catch=forward and pull
out cup holder ;.
XTo insert:insert cup holder ;and slide back
catch =.
XTo close: push cover :of the stowage com-
partment closed.
If you remove the cup holder insert, you can use
the resulting compartment for stowage.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
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.
!Close the cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could be damaged.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open: press the front of cup holder :
or ;.
Cup holder :or; extends automatically.
XTo fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder :or; folds down automat-
ically.
XTo fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder :or; folds in automati-
cally.
XTo close: slide cup holder :or; back until
it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover Ahas
been folded up.
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Glare from the side
XFold down the sun visor.
XPull sun visor:out of retainer ;.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
Rear side window roller sunblinds
!
Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do
not let it snap back suddenly as this would
damage the automatic roller mechanism.
!Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sun-
blind hooked in and the side windows opened
simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump
out of the retainers and spring back suddenly
when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving
on the freeway. This could damage the inertia
reel. Therefore, either close the side window
or retract the roller sunblind before driving at
high speeds.
XTo extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab :and hook it onto retainers ;at the top
of the window.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
!The stowage space under the ashtray is not
heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage
space could be damaged.
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 274).
XPush the cover of the ashtray upwards at its
right side =.
XTo remove the insert: hold the sides of
insert ?, push it forward and lift it up ;and
out.
XTo install the insert: press insert?into the
holder until it engages.
XTo close: close the cover of the ashtray.
XPush cover :of the stowage compartment
closed.
iYou can remove the ashtray insert and use
the resulting compartment for stowage.
Rear compartment ashtray
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