When you load the roof, the centre of gravity of the vehicle rises and the usual driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics change. During cornering, the vehicle tilts more strongly and may react more sluggishly to steering movements.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driving characteristics, as well as the steering and braking characteristics, will be greatly impaired.
The vehicle could be damaged by roof racks which have not been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
The sliding sunroof may be damaged by the roof rack if you attempt to open it when the roof rack is fitted.
In order to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior, you can raise the sliding sunroof.
The covers may be damaged and scratched when being opened.
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may come loose.
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!
Shift the transmission to position or .
The range of movement is clear.
Only when folding in: ensure trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed.
The ball neck folds out from under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp flashes.
Indicator lamp in the ball neck release switch goes out.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, the Check trailer hitch lock display message appears on the multifunction display.
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.
The ball neck folds up under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp flashes.
Indicator lamp goes out and the message on the multifunction display disappears.
Secure the load using the luggage net hooks.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load. These are intended only as anti-slip protection for light loads.
Do not route lashing materials across sharp edges or corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
There are up to four luggage net hooks in the boot depending on the equipment installed.
If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.