Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
WARNING Risk of injury if the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident.
If this is the case, the vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat belt by the rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury.
Objects or loads in the boot/load compartment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
Make sure that the seat backrest and the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip.
Requirements:
The centre seat backrest has been unlocked.
The centre and outer seat backrests can be folded forwards.
Left and right seat backrests:
if necessary, fully insert the seat backrest head restraints More. Pull release lever 
.
. 
Ensure that the centre seat backrest is not locked.
Centre seat backrest:
pull release catch 
of seat backrest 
forwards. Fold the corresponding seat backrest forwards.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
WARNING Risk of injury if the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident.
If this is the case, the vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat belt by the rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury.
Objects or loads in the boot/load compartment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
Make sure that the seat backrest and the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip.
NOTE Damage to the seat belt
The seat belt could become trapped and thus damaged when folding back the seat backrest.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped when folding back the seat backrest.
Move the driver's or front passenger seat forwards, if necessary.
Fold the corresponding seat backrest back until it engages.
back until it engages. Left and right seat backrest: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, red lock verification indicator will be visible.
Centre seat backrest: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, red lock verification indicator will be visible.
Opening or closing the stowage space under the load compartment floor
WARNING Risk of injury due to an open load compartment floor
If you drive when the load compartment floor is open, objects could be thrown around and thereby strike vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the load compartment floor before a journey.
To open:
pull handle upwards. Lift the load compartment floor upwards using handle .
. To close:
fold the load compartment floor downwards and then press handle down until it engages. Folding the ball neck out/in
WARNING Risk of accident due to the ball neck not being engaged
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may come loose.
Always engage the ball neck as described.
WARNING Risk of injury from ball neck swinging outwards
The ball neck may swing outwards when unlocking or when it has not been properly engaged.
There is a risk of injury within the ball neck's range of movement!
Unlock the ball neck only when its range of movement is unobstructed.
Always be sure the ball neck is engaged when folding inwards.
Requirements:
The transmission has been shifted to position
or 
. The range of movement is clear.
When folding in only: trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed.
Folding the ball neck out
Pull release switch until the ball neck unlocks.
until the ball neck unlocks. The ball neck folds out from under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp flashes.
Pull the ball neck in the direction of the arrow until it engages audibly in a vertical position.
Indicator lamp on the ball neck release switch goes out.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, the Trailer coupling Check lockdisplay message appears on the multifunction display.
Remove the cover from the ball head and store it in a safe place.
Make sure that the ball of the ball neck is clean. Check that it is either greased or dry (grease free), depending on the instructions for the trailer.
Folding the ball neck in
Pull release switch until the ball neck unlocks.
until the ball neck unlocks. The ball neck folds up under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp flashes.
Push the ball neck in the direction of the arrow until it engages audibly behind the bumper.
Indicator lamp goes out and the message on the multifunction display disappears.
Observe the information on the displays on the instrument cluster:
Warning and indicator lamps More
Display messages
Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle More.
Overview of the front stowage compartments
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 receptacles 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.
Always stow objects so 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/load compartment.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking the glove box
WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly
If you inadequately stow objects in the vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed around and thereby strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always restrain the objects they contain in the event of an accident.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations.
Always make sure that objects do not project from stowage spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.
Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.
Always stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in the boot.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clockwise 
(to lock) or anti-clockwise 
(to unlock).
(to lock) or anti-clockwise (to unlock). Stowage compartment for customer literature
To open:
turn the handle left or right.