Attaching a roof luggage rack
WARNING Risk of accident due to exceeding the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
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 in the printed Owner's Manual.
NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage racks that have not been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use roof luggage racks tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure that when the roof luggage rack is fitted, the boot lid can be fully opened.
Position the load on the roof luggage rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.
NOTE Damage to panorama sliding sunroof caused by roof luggage rack
If the panorama sliding sunroof is opened when a roof luggage rack is fitted, the panorama sliding sunroof may be damaged by the roof luggage rack.
Do not open the panorama sliding sunroof if a roof luggage rack is fitted.
NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.
Carefully fold covers 
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
upwards in the direction of the arrow. Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening points beneath covers .
. Comply with the installation instructions of the roof luggage rack manufacturer.
Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.
Opening the stowage space under the boot floor
The stowage space under the boot floor can be opened in all vehicles except hybrid vehicles.
Pull boot floor 
upwards using handle until it rests against the boot separator.
upwards using handle until it rests against the boot separator. 
Fold out hook 
on the underside of the boot floor.
on the underside of the boot floor. 
Clip hook onto drip rail 
.
onto drip rail . Extending and retracting the ball neck fully electrically
WARNING Risk of accident due to the ball neck not being engaged
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may come loose.
Make sure that the ball neck securely engages and locks into place.
NOTE Damage to the all-electric trailer hitch due to additional pressure
The all-electric trailer hitch could be mechanically damaged by applying additional pressure when the ball neck is being extended or retracted.
Do not make the ball neck extend/retract faster by applying additional pressure.
NOTE Increased risk of damage to property due to folded-out ball neck
When the trailer is not coupled or the bicycle rack is attached, fold in the ball neck or, in the case of a fully electric trailer hitch, retract the ball neck.
Requirements:
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
The swivel range is clear.
The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed.
Extending the ball neck fully electrically
To extend:
pull button . Indicator lamp will flash and the display message Trailer coupling in motion will appear on the driver's display.
The ball neck will extend fully electrically.
Wait until the ball neck has locked in place.
When indicator lamp is continuously lit, the ball neck is securely locked in place.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, indicator lamp will flash and the display message Check trailer hitch lock will appear on the driver's display.
Retracting the ball neck fully electrically
Pull button .
. Indicator lamp will flash and the display message Trailer coupling in motion will appear on the driver's display.
The ball neck will retract fully electrically.
Wait until the ball neck has locked in place.
When indicator lamp goes out, the ball neck is securely locked in place.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, indicator lamp will flash and the display message Trailer coupling Check lock will appear on the driver's display.
Overview of the luggage net hooks
Observe the following notes:
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.
Depending on the equipment installed, the boot contains up to four luggage net hooks.
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 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.
Always stow objects in such a way 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
The rubber mat in the stowage compartment in front centre console can be removed for cleaning with clear, lukewarm water. Please comply with the notes on caring for the interior More.
Locking/unlocking the glove compartment
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 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.
Always stow objects in such a way 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.
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). Opening the stowage compartment in the rear armrest
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 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.
Always stow objects in such a way 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Vehicles with a rear bench seat
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear outer seats
Fold down the rear armrest.
To open:
press release catch and swing the cover of the armrest upwards.