When you load the roof, the vehicle centre of gravity rises and the driving characteristics change.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driving characteristics, as well as the steering and braking, 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 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 cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully inserted.
The centre and outer seat backrests can be folded forwards separately.
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 cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
The seat belt could become trapped and thus damaged when folding back the seat backrest.
Left and right seat backrests: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
Centre seat backrest: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, red lock verification indicator will be visible.
If the handle in the boot is left protruding, the handle may be damaged.
This equipment is only available in vehicles with the through-loading feature in the rear bench seat.
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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.