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RAlways store objects so thatthey cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254).
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open:pull handleand open glove box
flap.
XTo close:fold glove box flapupwards
until it engages.
iThere is a pen holder at the top of the
glove box flap.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press marking.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the center
console
XTo open:press the marking on cover.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment,
there may be an ashtray in the center
console instead of a storage compartment.
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Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest (vehicles with automatic
transmission)
XTo open:press the marking on cover.
iYou can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the
insert you will have to overcome some
slight resistance.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:on vehicles with moveable
armrests, make sure that the armrest is in
the rearmost position.
XPress buttonand fold the armrest up.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod®or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions).
Stowage compartment under the driver's
seat and front-passenger seat
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 2.6 lbs (1.5 kg).
XTo open:pull handleup and fold
coverforwards.
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear center
console
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XTo open:pull down the top of stowage
compartmentby the edge of the handle.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an open stowage space above
the stowage compartment.
Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and the front-
passengerseat
Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Ypage 254).
Through-loading facility in the rear
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254).
XTo open:fold down seat armrest.
XPull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Ypage 93).
XSlide locking mechanism"in the
direction of the arrow.
XSwing flapfully to the side.
Flapis held open by a magnet.
XTo close:swing flapin the trunk back
until it engages.
XFold armrestup fully if necessary.
Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupantwould 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.
RObjects or loads in the trunk 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
compartmentforwards, make sure that the
rear compartment armrest and the
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cupholder are folded in. They may
otherwise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254).
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
and back
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rearseat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the trunk capacity.
XFully insert the backrest head restraints
(Ypage 94).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XPull left-hand or right-hand release
handleof the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrestis
released.
XFold backrestforwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
XInsertthe seat belt into seat-belt
extender.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XFold seat backrestback until it engages.
Red lock status indicatoris no longer
visible.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 94).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines
(Ypage 254).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo 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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RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
Cargo tie-down rings
Stowage well under the trunk floor
Under the trunk floor you can find a bracket
for TIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc.
XTo open:pull handleup.
XHookhandleinto rain trough.
To enlarge the trunk you can remove the trunk
floor.
XTo remove:lift the trunk floor almost to
rain troughand pull it out.
XTo insert:place the trunk floor at the
bottom in the center.
XHold sides of trunk floor"and press in the
direction of the arrow until it engages in
hooks!.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the centerofgravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximumroof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that 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.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
Ropen the panorama roofwith power tilt/
sliding panel fully
Ropen the trunk lid fully
The maximum roof load is 165 lbs((75 kg).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached fromthe vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier
XOpen coverscarefully in the direction of
the arrow.
XFold coversupwards.
XOnly secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers.
XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle
occupants 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
containers of the right size. Always close the
container, particularly if the liquid is hot.
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when
braking or abruptly changing directions.
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
The stowage compartments in the doors
provide space for bottles:
Rfront: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l)
Rrear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
The cup holder and the rubber mat
underneath can be removed for cleaning.
Cleanthem with clean, lukewarm water only.
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Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
XPull coverout by its top edge.
XLift up the cover of socket.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
log in, press the\nMB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent
to you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
athttp://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
iDetermining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed
as follows:
XPress the or\nbutton on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
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iMake sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle.
Compass
Calling up the compass
The compass displays in which compass
direction the vehicle is currently traveling:N,
NE,E,SE,S,SW,WorNW.
To receive a correct display in rear-view
mirror, the compass must be calibrated
and the magnetic field zone set.
Setting the compass
XDetermine your position using the following
zone maps.
North America zone map
South America zone map
XPush a round pen into opening
"(Ypage 276) for approximately three
seconds.
The zone currently selected appears in
compass display(Ypage 276).
XTo selectthe zone:push a round pen into
opening"(Ypage 276) until the desired
zone is selected.
If, after a few seconds, the display in
compass display(Ypage 276) changes
direction, the zone has been selected.
Calibrating the compass
XMake sure that there is sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
do the following:
Rcalibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
Rswitch off electrical consumers such as the
climate control, windshield wipers or rear
window defroster.
Rclose all doors and the trunk lid.
XSwitch on the ignition.
XPush a round pen into opening
"(Ypage 276) for approximately six
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Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
XOpen the trunklid.
XRemove first-aid kit.
iCheck the expiration date on first-aid
kitat least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items.
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: the TIREFIT kit is
located in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
Vehicles with a tire-changetool kit: the tire-
change tool kit is in the stowage well under
the trunk floor.
iApart from certain country-specific
variations, the vehicles are not equipped
with a tire-change tool kit. Some tools for
changing a wheel are specific to the
vehicle. For more information on which
tools are required and approved to perform
a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Tools required for changingawheel may
include, for example:
RJack
RWheel chock
RLug wrench
Vehicles withaTIREFIT kit
Tire inflation compressor
Towing eye
"Tire sealantfiller bottle
XOpen the trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 259).
iTowing eyeis located under tire
inflation compressor.
Vehicles withatire-change tool kit
XOpen the trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 259).
XRemove the tire-change toolkit.
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Breakdown assistance

!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similarsituations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
!Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
!When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the front axle must be
raised or the entire vehicle raised and
transported.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
When towing a vehicle, the transmission must
be in positionN.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position2in
the ignition lock
Rcannot shift the transmission to position
N.
iDeactivate the automatic locking feature
(Ypage 208). You could otherwise be
locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
XRemove the towing eye fromthe stowage
space.
The towing eye is located with the vehicle
tool kit under the trunk floor (Ypage 259).
Vehicles with the TIREFIT kit: the towing
eye is beneath the tire inflation
compressor.
XPress the mark on coverinwards in the
direction of the arrow.
XTake coveroff the opening.
XScrew in and tighten the towing eye
clockwise to the stop.
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.
XPosition the top of coverin the bumper
and press it in at the bottom until it
engages.
XPlace the towing eye in the stowage well
under the trunk floor (Ypage 259).
XVehicles with the TIREFIT kit: put back the
tire inflation compressor.
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