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.
Only use roof racks tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Make sure that you can raise the sliding sunroof fully and open the boot lid fully once the roof rack is fitted.
The panoramic sliding sunroof cannot be opened if a roof rack is fitted. The panoramic sliding sunroof closes again automatically when it encounters resistance.
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.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
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.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
Left and right seat backrests: if the seat backrest is not correctly engaged, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
Centre seat backrest: if the seat backrest is not correctly engaged, red lock verification indicator will be visible.
If the handle in the boot is left protruding, the handle may be damaged.
The through-load ski bag in conjunction with the lashing straps cannot restrain any objects other than skis.
If you transport other heavy or sharp-edged objects in the through-load ski bag
If you do not secure the through-load ski bag with the lashing straps
A maximum of four pairs of skis or two snowboards may be transported in the ski/snowboard bag.
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may come loose.
The fully-electric trailer hitch could be mechanically damaged by applying additional pressure when the ball neck is being extended or retracted.
trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed
the range of movement is clear
Indicator lamp flashes and the Trailer coupling extending… display message appears in the multifunction display.
The ball neck extends fully electrically.
Wait until the ball neck has locked in place.
The ball neck is securely locked into place once indicator lamp goes out.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, the Check trailer hitch lock display message appears in the multifunction display.
Indicator lamp flashes and the Trailer coupling extending… display message appears in the multifunction display.
The ball neck retracts fully electrically.
Wait until the ball neck has locked in place.
The ball neck is securely locked into place once indicator lamp goes out.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, the Check trailer hitch lock display message appears in the multifunction display.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle More.
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 More.
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 More.
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 More.