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Loading and stowing
Roof rack system*
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An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack or load could become detached from the vehicle. These objects may be thrown around and can injure you or others or cause an accident. Follow the roof rack/ski rack manufacturer's installation instructions and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling. You must always observe the maximum roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions and drive with particular care if the roof is laden.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* or panorama sliding/tilting sunroof* fully and open the boot lid/tailgate completely.
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Saloon
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To avoid damaging or scratching the covers, do not use metallic or hard objects to open them.
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Open covers carefully in the direction of the arrow.
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Fold covers upwards.
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Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage points under covers .
Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Estate
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Secure the roof rack to the roof rails.
Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Luggage net in the front-passenger footwell
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Only place lightweight items in the luggage net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of an accident, the luggage net will not secure the transported goods.
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Loading guidelines
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle depend on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should therefore load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Saloon
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Estate
Observe the following notes when transporting a load:
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When transporting a load, never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
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Position heavy loads as far forwards and as low in the boot or luggage compartment as possible.
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The load must not protrude above the upper edge of the backrests.
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Always place the load against the front or rear seat backrests.
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Always place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible.
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Secure the load with sufficiently strong and wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Securing a load
Lashing eyelets*
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Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:
Please observe the loading guidelines.
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Observe the following points or guidelines when securing loads:
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Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
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Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
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If you are using tensioning straps, only use straps with a minimum permissible tensile strength of 600 daN and a percentage elongation of approximately 7%.
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Do not route lashing materials across sharp edges or corners.
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Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Load the anchorages evenly.
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Use all the lashing eyelets if possible.
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Do not overload the lashing eyelets if you are using tensioning devices.
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Please read and observe the operating instructions for the lashing material used.
There are four lashing eyelets in the boot or luggage compartment.
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| Lashing eyelets |
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Saloon with through-loading feature in the rear bench seat*
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| Lashing eyelets |
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Estate without EASY-PACK load-securing kit*
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| Lashing eyelets |
 | Mounting elements |
 | Lashing eyelets |
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Estate with EASY-PACK load-securing kit*
Stowage well under the luggage compartment floor (Estate)
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Never drive with the luggage compartment floor open.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
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A removable insert under the luggage compartment floor contains the parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit* and a folding box. TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are stowed beneath this insert.
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Coat hooks on the tailgate
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The tailgate may close if too great a load is placed on the coat hooks.
This could cause you or others to be trapped and injured.
If you use the coat hooks, only hang light clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can become trapped.
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| Coat hooks |
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Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat* (Saloon)
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests can be folded down to increase the boot capacity.
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the boot unless they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
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| Risk of poisoning |
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Always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
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| Rear seat backrest release handle |
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Before folding the
rear seat backrest forwards, remove the side head restraints for the integrated
child seat* more. The side head restraints could
otherwise be damaged.
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Open the boot/luggage compartment.
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Pull right-hand or left-hand release handle on the rear seat backrest.
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The corresponding rear seat backrest is not engaged.
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Fully insert the rear seat backrest head restraints.
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward.
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| Rear seat backrest |
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Fold rear seat backrest forward.
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat back.
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Folding the rear seat backrest back
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| Rear seat backrest |
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward.
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Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped.
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Swing rear seat backrest back until it engages.
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Make sure that the rear seat backrest is correctly engaged in position. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, the appropriate display will be shown in the instrument cluster.
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You should always engage the rear seat backrests if you do not need the through-loading feature. This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior.
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Adjust the head restraints if necessary more.
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat back.
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Enlarging the luggage compartment (Estate)
The left and right sides of the rear seat backrest can be folded down to increase the luggage compartment capacity.
If the combined luggage cover and net is fitted with the luggage compartment cover and safety net, both rear seat backrests can be folded forwards only if you first fold the right rear seat backrest forwards. Otherwise, only the right-hand rear seat backrest can be folded forwards individually.
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
When using the enlarged luggage compartment, always clip in the safety net.
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment, the combined luggage cover and net (luggage compartment cover and safety net) must be attached to the rear seat backrest.
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| Risk of poisoning |
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Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
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| Rear seat backrest |
| Release lever for the rear seat backrest |
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Before folding the
rear seat backrest forwards, remove the side head restraints for the integrated
child seat* more. The side head restraints could
otherwise be damaged.
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Fully insert the rear seat backrest head restraints more.
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward.
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Pull left-hand or right-hand release lever of the rear seat backrest forwards.
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Corresponding rear seat backrest is unlocked.
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Fold rear seat backrest forwards.
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat back.
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Folding the rear seat backrest back
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| Rear seat backrest |
| Lock verification indicator |
| Release lever for the rear seat backrest |
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward.
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Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped.
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Swing rear seat backrest back until it engages.
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Red lock verification indicator is no longer visible.
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Make sure that the backrest is correctly locked in position. The red lock verification indicators on the left and right sides should no longer be visible. If they are visible, the backrests are not locked in position.
Occupants could otherwise be injured in the event of an accident, e.g. by objects being thrown forwards through the vehicle interior from the luggage compartment.
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Adjust the head restraints if necessary more.
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If necessary, move the driver's or front-passenger seat back.
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Luggage compartment cover and safety net (Estate)
The luggage compartment cover and the safety net are attached to the rear bench seat backrest as a combined luggage cover and net.
Safety net
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The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You should therefore always lash down the load.
You could otherwise be injured by objects which have not been sufficiently secured being thrown around in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change of direction or an accident.
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In the event of sharp braking, a sudden change of direction, or an accident, light loads can be thrown about.
This could result in injury to yourself or others.
Therefore, if you are transporting light loads, use the safety net.
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment, the combined luggage cover and net must be attached to the rear seat backrest.
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Safety net without luggage compartment enlargement
Safety net with luggage compartment enlargement
Luggage compartment cover
Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
Rolling up the luggage compartment cover
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Press lightly on grab handle .
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The luggage compartment cover rolls up automatically.
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If necessary, fold cover shield upwards or downwards to the detent.
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Removing the combined luggage cover and net
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Make sure that the safety net and the luggage compartment cover are rolled up.
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Fold the left and right rear seat backrest forwards more.
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| Guide rail |
| Combined luggage cover and net |
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