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 Damage to the vehicle due to not observing the maximum permitted headroom clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maximum permitted headroom clearance, the roof and other parts of the vehicle may be damaged.
Observe the signposted headroom clearance.
If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not enter.
Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.
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 tailgate 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.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
WARNING Risk of an accident because the seat backrest is not engaged
The seat backrest may fold forwards.
There is a risk of the following, in particular:
The vehicle occupant may be pressed against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could cause additional injury.
A child restraint system is no longer properly supported or properly positioned and may no longer fulfil its function as intended.
The seat backrest cannot restrain objects or goods in the boot or load compartment.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is engaged, especially:
After the seat has been adjusted.
After the load compartment enlargement has been folded forwards
Make sure that the red marking of the lock verification indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise, the seat backrest will not be locked.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to children.
Requirements:
The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully inserted.
Vehicles with a folding rear armrest: the rear armrest has been folded up.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward mechanically
You can fold the centre and right seat backrests forwards separately.
The left seat backrest can be folded forwards only together with the centre seat backrest.
Vehicles with a "Premium rear passenger compartment" do not have a centre seat backrest.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back into place.
Ensure that the centre seat backrest is in an upright position and engaged with the left seat backrest More.
Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt into marked position 
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into marked position . Move the driver's or front passenger seat forwards, if necessary.
Pull release lever .
. Fold the corresponding seat backrest forwards.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward electrically
You can fold the centre and right seat backrests forwards separately.
The left seat backrest can be folded forwards only together with the centre seat backrest.
Vehicles with a "Premium rear passenger compartment" do not have a centre seat backrest.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back into place.
Ensure that the centre seat backrest is in an upright position and engaged with the left seat backrest More.
Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt into marked position .
into marked position . If at least one section of the rear seat backrest is folded forwards, the corresponding front seat will move forwards slightly, if necessary, to avoid a collision. The rear head restraints are lowered as required.
In the rear: pull release lever .
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In the load compartment: briefly pull one of buttons .
. The corresponding seat backrest will be unlocked.
If the left seat backrest is not locked with the centre seat backrest, this will be shown on the multifunction display.
Fold the corresponding seat backrest forwards.
Folding the centre rear seat backrest forwards separately
If you no longer require the folded-down seat backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back into place.
Vehicles with a "Premium rear passenger compartment" do not have a centre seat backrest.
Press release catch 
.
. Fold seat backrest forwards.
forwards. Folding back the rear seat backrest
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
WARNING Risk of an accident because the seat backrest is not engaged
The seat backrest may fold forwards.
There is a risk of the following, in particular:
The vehicle occupant may be pressed against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could cause additional injury.
A child restraint system is no longer properly supported or properly positioned and may no longer fulfil its function as intended.
The seat backrest cannot restrain objects or goods in the boot or load compartment.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is engaged, especially:
After the seat has been adjusted.
After the load compartment enlargement has been folded forwards
Make sure that the red marking of the lock verification indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise, the seat backrest will not be locked.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to children.
NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the seat backrest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus be damaged when the seat backrest is folded back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped when folding back the seat backrest.
Vehicles with a "Premium rear passenger compartment" do not have a centre seat backrest.
Move the driver's or front passenger seat forwards, if necessary.
Swing seat backrest back until it engages.
back until it engages. If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked in place, 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 with the load compartment floor open, objects could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants as a result. 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.
upwards. Lift the load compartment floor up using handle .
up using handle . To close
Fold the load compartment floor down and then press handle down until it engages.
down until it engages. Folding the ball neck out and 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.
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.
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incorrect use of the trailer hitch
When a trailer hitch is used to recover a vehicle, the vehicle may be damaged in the process.
Use the trailer hitch only for pulling a trailer or attaching approved carrier systems (e.g. a bicycle rack).
Requirements:
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
The swivel range is clear.
The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed.
Folding the ball neck out
Pull switch until the ball neck unlocks.
until the ball neck unlocks. The ball neck will fold out from under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp will flash.
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 will go out.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, the message Check trailer hitch lock will appear on the driver display.
Remove the cover cap from the ball head and store it in a safe place.
Make sure that the ball on 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 switch until the ball neck unlocks.
until the ball neck unlocks. The ball neck will fold up under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp will flash.
Push the ball neck in the direction of the arrow until it engages audibly behind the bumper.
Indicator lamp will go out and the message on the driver display will disappear.
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 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.
WARNING Risk of accident from objects in the driver's footwell and front-passenger footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell and front-passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell or front-passenger footwell.
Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient clearance for the pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not lay multiple floor mats on top of one another.
The rubber mat in the stowage compartment in front centre console can be removed for cleaning with clean, lukewarm water. Please comply with the notes on caring for the interior More.
Use the rubber strap to securely store objects in the stowage tray under the central display.
Opening and closing 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.
To open:
press button . The glove compartment is open.
To close:
fold the glove compartment upwards. The glove compartment is closed.
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.
NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be damaged by body weight.
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear seat armrest.
The available rear armrests and stowage compartments vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
Pull handle and fold down the rear armrest.
and fold down the rear armrest. 
To open:
press release catch and swing the cover of the armrest upwards.