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.
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself or a vehicle occupant.
Rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.
As a result, the vehicle occupant is pressed against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot perform its intended protective function and could cause additional injuries.
Objects or loads in the boot cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
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.
The area into which the seat backrest is folded is clear.
The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully inserted.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster.
You can fold the centre and outer seat backrests forwards separately.
The corresponding seat backrest will fold forwards.
Ensure that the centre seat backrest has been unlocked.
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself or a vehicle occupant.
Rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.
As a result, the vehicle occupant is pressed against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot perform its intended protective function and could cause additional injuries.
Objects or loads in the boot 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.
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.
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 extending… 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 extending… 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 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.