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 panorama sliding sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage racks
The panorama sliding sunroof may be damaged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it when using a roof luggage rack not tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
When a roof luggage rack is fitted, open the panorama sliding sunroof only if this has been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
Secure the roof luggage rack to the roof railing.
Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
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 becoming trapped if the seat is not engaged
The seat does not engage when folded forwards. The seat can fold backwards unexpectedly, e.g. when accelerating, braking or in the event of an abrupt change of direction or an accident.
People in the seat's sweep can become trapped.
If a seat is folded forwards, always fold it back before driving off.
Make sure that the seat is engaged.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to children.
If you no longer require the folded-down seat backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back into place.
Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is clear.
The area under the rear bench seat is clear.
The armrest on the second row of seats is folded back and the cup holders are empty.
Trap the seat belt strap on seat belt 
in seat belt strap holder 
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in seat belt strap holder . When the left-hand seat backrest is folded forwards, the centre seat backrest will also be folded forwards.
Move the driver's or front passenger seat forwards, if necessary.
If necessary, release the head restraints for the seat backrest and push them down More.
Left and right seat backrests:
pull one of release loops . The seat backrest will automatically fold forwards.
Centre seat backrest:
pull release loop . The seat backrest will automatically fold forwards.
When the seat backrests on the second and third rows of seats are folded forwards, you can push the rear bench seat on the second row of seats back. This will then provide a continuous load compartment surface. Ensure that the area between the rows of seats is clear.
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 accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards, even while the vehicle is in motion.
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury.
Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.
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.
If the left and centre seat backrests have been folded forwards together, fold the left seat backrest back first.
Move the driver's or front passenger seat forwards, if necessary.
Swivel seat backrest back until it engages.
back until it engages. The seat backrest will remain in the cargo position.
After the seat backrest has been folded back, check the position of the head restraint and set it to the correct position More.
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.
WARNING Risk of burns due to hot audio amplifier
The audio amplifier and the area around the audio amplifier in the stowage space under the load compartment floor can get very hot.
If you touch these car parts, you may suffer burns.
Always take special care when the load compartment floor in the area around the audio amplifier is open.
Allow the car parts to cool down before touching them.
NOTE Damage to heat-sensitive objects due to hot audio amplifier
Heat-sensitive objects, e.g. clothing or items of luggage, may be damaged if they come into contact with the audio amplifier.
Ensure that heat-sensitive objects do not come into contact with the audio amplifier.
To open:
pull handle upwards. Lift the load compartment floor upwards using handle .
. To close:
fold the load compartment floor down and then press handle down until it engages. Folding the ball neck out or 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.
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 release 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 Trailer coupling Check lock message will appear on the multifunction 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 release 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 multifunction display will disappear.
Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle More.
NOTE Damage to the release loops due to the attachment of objects
The release loops of the seat backrests in the rear may be damaged due to the attachment of objects.
Only attach objects to the tie-down eyes.
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 receptacles cannot always retain all objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always stow objects so 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/load compartment.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there may be a 12 V socket in the stowage compartment
