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X
To fold out: pull folding table 0043up in the
direction of the arrow to the desired position.
X To fold away: push folding table 0043down
onto the backrest. Parcel nets
Stowage nets are located: R in the front-passenger footwell
R on the back of the driver's and the front-
passenger seat
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(Y page 207). Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
G
WARNING
If the backrest of the front-passenger seat is
folded forward, rear seat passengers can
come in contact with parts of the seat mech-
anism. particularly in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direc-
tion. There is a risk of injury.
If a passenger travels in the vehicle while the
front-passenger seat is folded forward, they
must sit in the rear seat behind the driver.
The backrest of the front-passenger seat can be
folded forwards to increase the cargo compart-
ment capacity.
Once you no longer need the backrest on the
front-passenger side to be used as a load sur-
face, fold the backrest back into place. X
To fold forward: gently push the backrest
back.
X Pull release handle 0043and fold the backrest
fully onto the seat cushion until it engages.
X To fold back: gently push the backrest down
and pull release handle 0043.
X Fold the seat backrest back until it engages. Through-loading facility in the rear
X
To open: fold down seat armrest 0043.
X Pull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Y page 80). 210
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X
Slide locking mechanism 0087in the direction
of the arrow.
X Swing flap 0044fully to the side.
Flap 0044is held open by a magnet.
X To close: swing flap 0044in the cargo compart-
ment back until it engages.
X Fold armrest 0043up fully if necessary.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
! Before folding the backrest in the rear com-
partment forwards, make sure that the rear
compartment armrest and the cupholder are
folded in. They may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests can be folded forwards separately to increase
the cargo compartment capacity. Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
and back Folding the rear seat backrests forward
X
Fully insert the backrest head restraints if
necessary (Y page 81).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle 0044
of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest 0043is released.
X Fold backrest 0043forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Fold seat backrest 0043back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator 0044is no longer visi-
ble. Stowage areas
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X
Open both Velcro fasteners and remove the
cargo net.
X Unroll and unfold the cargo net.
The joints on the upper and lower guide rod
should engage audibly. Example cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
(without cargo compartment enlargement)
X To attach and tighten: insert guide rod0043
into bracket 0044.
X Attach belt hook 0085to the cargo tie-down ring
and pull down on the loose end of the lashing
strap until the cargo net is taut.
X Fold up the two Velcro fasteners on the ends
of the lashing straps and press them firmly
onto the lashing straps above the belt clamps.
X After driving a short distance, check the ten-
sion of the cargo net and retighten it if nec-
essary.
X To loosen and detach: pull belt clamp0087up
to reduce the tension in the lashing strap.
X Unhook belt hook 0085from the cargo tie-down
ring.
X Detach guide rod 0043from bracket 0044.
X To stow:press the red button on the upper
and lower guide rod.
X Fold the cargo net and roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo
net holder. Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
! The maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the cargo compartment floor is
55 lbs (25 kg).
There is a stowage area for TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, a folding box, etc. underneath the cargo
compartment floor.
Opening/closing the cargo compart-
ment floor X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding ribbing 0044, press handle 0043down-
wards.
Handle 0043folds up.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor upwards
using handle 0043until it rests against the cargo
compartment cover. X
Fold out hook 0087on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor. 214
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X
Open and fold the covers 0043upwards care-
fully in the direction of the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers 0043.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilsttraveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-
tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot. G
WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
R Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. R
Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).
The stowage compartments in the doors provide
space for bottles:
R front: capacity up to 51 fl. oz. (1.5 l)
R rear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front center console The cup holder and the rubber mat underneath
can be removed for cleaning. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only.
X To remove: carefully pull in upper sections of
cup holder 0043on the driver's and front-
passenger sides until they release.
X Lift the cup holder upwards 0044until it can be
removed. 216
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To install: insert cup holder into lateral
curved sections 0044in the stowage compart-
ment. Insert the cup holder so that the wedge of the upper section of cup holder 0043faces
forwards.
X Press the cup holder downwards until it
engages on the right and left-hand sides.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press the front of cup holder 0043
or 0044.
Cup holder 0043or0044 extends automatically.
X To close: slide cup holder 0043or0044 back until
it engages. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 0043
Mirror light
0044 Bracket
0087 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
0085 Vanity mirror
0083 Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0043only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into bracket 0044and mirror cover 0083has
been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer 0044.
X Swing the sun visor to the side. Ashtray
Front ashtray !
The stowage space under the ashtray is not
heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage
space could be damaged. Features
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X
Vehicles with a stowage compartment
cover:
press the lower section of cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X To remove the insert: lift insert0087up0044 and
out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert0087into
the holder until it engages.
i If you remove the ashtray insert, you can use
the resulting compartment for stowage.
Rear compartment ashtray X
To open: pull cover 0087out by its top edge.
X To remove: pull insert0044by recess 0043in the
direction of arrow 0085until it audibly releases.
X Lift insert 0044up and out.
X To install the insert: install insert0044from
above into the holder and press down until it
engages. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 109).
X Vehicles with a stowage compartment
cover: press the lower section of cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 109).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If the sockets are used for a very long time the
battery may discharge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut.
Socket in the front center console X
Vehicles with a stowage compartment
cover:
press the lower section of the cover.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of the socket. 218
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Have the system checked at the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the
following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCede s (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Y page 219).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
gered. You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
Connecting Call message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call Call
Connected
Connected message appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
R current location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
R vehicle identification number
R information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been initi-
ated, a voice connection is automatically estab- lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
R If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle occu-
pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
the system has been unable to initiate an emer- gency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The indi-cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu-
ously.
The Call Failed Call Failed message appears in the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover 0043briefly to open.
X Press and hold the SOS button for at least one
second 0044.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0044flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center. 220
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The destination download function is available
if:
R the vehicle is equipped with a navigation sys-
tem.
R the relevant mobile phone network is availa-
ble and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Packageand cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the Route Assistance function even
if the vehicle is not equipped with a navigation
system.
Within the framework of this service, you receive a professional and reliable form of navigation
support without having to leave your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's cur-
rent position and the desired destination. You
will then be guided live through the current route section.
Search & Send General notes
To use "Search & Send", your vehicle must be
equipped with mbrace and a navigation system. Additionally, an mbrace service subscription
must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry service. A
destination address found on Google Maps™
can be transferred via mbrace directly to your
vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address
X Go to the website http://maps.google.com
and enter a destination address into the entry
field.
X To send the destination address to the e-
mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the web-
site.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears: Enter the e-mail address you specified when
setting up your mbrace account into the cor-
responding field.
X Click "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the
website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 109).
The transmitted destination address is loaded into the vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking whether
navigation should be started.
X SelectYes Yesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No Nothe address can be stored in
the address book.
If you have sent more than one destination
address, each individual destination must be
confirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the same
order as the order in which they were sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with
mbrace and activated mbrace accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will be
sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a
replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote unlocking
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is availa-
ble if the relevant mobile phone network is avail- able and a data connection is possible.
X Contact the following service hotlines: Features
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Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed upon
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion
R telephone applications (e.g. for iPhone ®
,
Android™)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Vehicle remote closing The vehicle remote-closing feature can be used
when you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and
you are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely locked within four days of the ignition being turned off.
After this time, remote closing may be delayed
by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle
can no longer be valet locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is available if the relevant mobile phone network is available
and a data connection is possible.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and you switch on the ignition, the Doors Locked
Doors Locked
Remotely Remotely message appears in the multifunction
display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be locked via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion
R telephone applications (e.g. for iPhone ®
,
Android™)
To do this, you will need your identification num- ber and password. Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen:
X Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then tries to locate the system. The
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
contacts you and the local law enforcement
agency if the vehicle is located.
However, only the law enforcement agency is informed of the location of the vehicle.
If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for
longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center is automatically
notified.
Vehicle Health Check With the Vehicle Health Check, the Customer
Assistance Center can provide improved sup-
port for problems with your vehicle. During an
existing call, vehicle data is transferred to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The customer service representative can use
the received data to decide what kind of assis-
tance is required. You are then, for example,
guided to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Service
Center or a recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call, this is
initiated by the Customer Assistance Center.
The Roadside Assistance Connected Roadside Assistance Connected mes-
sage appears in the display. If the Vehicle Health
Check can be started, the Request
Requestfor
forVehi‐
Vehi‐
cle Diagnostics Received Start vehi‐
cle Diagnostics Received Start vehi‐
cle diagnostics? cle diagnostics? message appears in the
display.
X Press the Yes
Yesbutton to confirm the message.
X When the Vehicle Diagnostics Please
Vehicle Diagnostics Please
Start Ignition
Start Ignition message appears: turn the
SmartKey to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 109).
X If the Please follow the instructions
Please follow the instructions
received
received by
byphone
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Currently inactive areas can be activated by text
message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm With this function, you can trigger the vehicle's
panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds
and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on
the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten sec-
onds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off. Garage door opener
General notes The HomeLink
®
garage door opener integrated
in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up to three different door and gate systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only on
garage doors that:
R have safety stop and reverse features and
R meet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating instruc-
tions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Do not leave the engine running while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated garage
door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service
Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following tele-
phone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
R HomeLink ®
hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of
charge)
More information on HomeLink ®
and/or com-
patible products is also available online at
http://www.homelink.co m.
Notes on the declaration of conformity
(Y page 26).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4 Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door.
Programming Programming the buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 226). Garage door remote control
0083is not included
with the integrated garage door opener.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 109).
X Select one of buttons 0044to0085 to control the
garage door drive.
X To start program mode: press and hold one
of buttons 0044to0085 on the integrated garage
door opener.
The garage door opener is now in program
mode. After a short time, indicator lamp 0043
lights up yellow.
Indicator lamp 0043lights up yellow as soon as
button 0044,0087or0085 is stored for the first time.
If the selected button has already been pro-
gramed, indicator lamp 0043will only light up
yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.
X Release button 0044,0087or0085. Indicator
lamp 0043flashes yellow. 226
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