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.
You will find information on the maximum roof load in the "Technical data" section in the printed Owner's Manual.
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage racks that have not been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The covers may be damaged and scratched when being opened.
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.
If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster. A warning tone will also sound.
If the centre seat backrest is not engaged and locked, the red lock verification indicator will be visible.
To fold the centre seat backrest forwards: the centre seat backrest has been unlocked.
You can fold the centre and outer seat backrests forwards separately.
You can unlock the outer seat backrests electrically. The buttons for unlocking are located in the load compartment.
If necessary, when the seat backrest in the rear is folded forward, the front seat moves forward slightly to prevent a collision.
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself or a vehicle occupant.
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.
The seat belt could become trapped and thus be damaged when the seat backrest is folded back.
Left and right seat backrests: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster.
A warning tone will also sound.
Centre seat backrest: if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, red lock verification indicator will be visible.
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may come loose.
The all-electric trailer hitch could be mechanically damaged by applying additional pressure when the ball neck is being extended or retracted.
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
The swivel range is clear.
The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed.
Indicator lamp will flash and the message Trailer coupling in motion will appear on the multifunction display.
The ball neck will extend fully electrically.
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 message Check trailer hitch lock will appear on the multifunction display.
Indicator lamp will flash and the message Trailer coupling in motion will appear on the multifunction display.
The ball neck will retract fully electrically.
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 message Check trailer hitch lock will appear on 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 within.
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 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.