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Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:on vehicles with movable armrests,make sure that the armrest is in the rearmostposition.
XPress buttonCand fold the armrest up.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the arm-rest can be moved backwards or forwards in alongitudinal direction.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-lowing may be in the stowage compartment: amultimedia connector unit with an SD card slot
and 2 USB ports, e.g. for use with an iPod®,
iPhone®or MP3 player (see the Digital Opera-tor's Manual).
Stowage compartments in the rear
passenger compartment
Stowage compartment in the rear
passenger compartment center console
XTo open:pull down the top of stowage com-partmentCby the edge of the handle.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,there may be an open stowage space abovethe stowage compartment.
Parcel nets
Stowage nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and the front-passenger seat
Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239)and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces(Ypage 239).
Through-loading facility in the rear
passenger compartment
XTo open:fold down seat armrestC.
XPull the center head restraint on the rearbench seat into the uppermost position(Ypage 94).
XSlide locking mechanism

Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239).
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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.
RThe 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.
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 com-partment forwards, make sure that the rearcompartment armrest and the cup holder arefolded in. They may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrestscan be folded forwards separately to increasethe trunk capacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
and back
Folding the rear seat backrests forward
XFully insert the backrest head restraints ifnecessary (Ypage 95).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seatforward if necessary.
XPull left-hand or right-hand release handleDof the seat backrest forward.Corresponding seat backrestCis released.
XFold backrestCforward.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seatback if necessary.
XInsert the seat belt into seat-belt holderC.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does notbecome trapped when folding the rear seatbackrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-aged.
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XMove the driver's or front-passenger seatforward if necessary.
XFold seat backrestCback until it engages.Red lock status indicatorDis no longer visi-ble.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary(Ypage 95).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seatback if necessary.
Securing loads
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 239).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-downrings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-downrings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure aload, as these are only intended as an anti-slipprotection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges orcorners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
CCargo tie-down rings
Stowage well under the trunk floor
Under the trunk floor you can find a bracket forTIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc.
XTo open:pull handleCup.
XHook handleCinto rain troughD.
To enlarge the trunk you can remove the trunkfloor.
XTo remove:lift the trunk floor almost to raintroughDand pull it out.
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Do not touch the hot heating elements of the
cup holder. Always make sure that children
cannot access the hot heating elements of the
cup holder. Never leave children unsuper-
vised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment 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.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
!Only use the cup holders for containers ofthe right size and which have lids. The drinkscould otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239).
The stowage compartments in the doors providespace for bottles:
Rfront: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0l)
Rrear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front center console
CCup holder
The cup holder and the rubber mat underneathcan be removed for cleaning. Clean them withclean, lukewarm water only.
XTo remove:carefully pull in upper sections ofcup holderCon the driver's and front-passenger sides until they release.
XLift the cup holder upwardsDuntil it can beremoved.
XTo install:insert cup holder into lateralcurved sectionsDin the stowage compart-ment. Insert the cup holder so that the wedge
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XVehicles with a stowage compartmentcover:press the lower section of coverC.The stowage compartment opens.
XTo remove the insert:lift insert

XTo end a call:press thevbutton on themultifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia systembutton for ending a phone call.
XAfter the emergency call, close coverC.
If the mobile phone network is unavailable,Mercedes me connect is not able to make anemergency call. If you leave the vehicle imme-diately after pressing the SOS buttonD, you donot know if Mercedes me connect has success-fully made the emergency call. In this case,always summon assistance by other means.
Roadside Assistance button
XTo make a call:press Roadside Assistancecall buttonC.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistancecall buttonCflashes while the call is active.TheConnecting CallConnecting Callmessage appears onthe multifunction display. The audio output ismuted.
If a connection can be established, theCallCallConnectedConnectedmessage appears in the multifunc-tion display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
The display of the multimedia system indicatesthat a call is active. During the call, you canchange to the navigation menu by pressing theNAVI button on the multimedia system, forexample.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerand the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centercan ascertain the nature of the problem(Ypage 253).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benz tech-nician or makes arrangements for your vehicleto be transported to the nearest Mercedes-BenzService Center.
You may be charged for services such as repairwork and/or towing.
You can find more information in the separateMercedes me connect manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a Road-side Assistance call, if:
RtheRindicator lamp for the RoadsideAssistance call button is flashing continu-ously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center was estab-lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net-work is not available, for example.
TheCallCallFailedFailedmessage appears on the mul-tifunction display.
XTo end a call:press thevbutton on themultifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia systembutton for ending a phone call.
MB Info call button
XTo make a call:press MB Info call buttonC.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-tomer Assistance Center.
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The destination download function is availableif:
Rthe vehicle is equipped with a navigation sys-tem.
Rthe relevant mobile phone network is availa-ble and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the Mercedes me connectPLUS Package and cannot be obtained sepa-rately.
You can use the Route Assistance function evenif the vehicle is not equipped with a navigationsystem.
Within the framework of this service, you receivea professional and reliable form of navigationsupport without having to leave your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds asuitable route depending on your vehicle's cur-rent position and the desired destination. Youwill then be guided live through the current routesection.
Search and Send
General notes
To use "Search & Send", your vehicle must beequipped with Mercedes me connect and a nav-igation system. Additionally, a Mercedes meconnect service subscription must be comple-ted.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry service. Adestination address found on Google Maps™can be transferred via Mercedes me connectdirectly to your vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address
XGo to the website http://maps.google.comand enter a destination address into the entryfield.
XTo send the destination address to the e-mail address of your Mercedes me con-nect account:click the corresponding but-ton on the website.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address willbe sent to your vehicle.
XWhen the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified whensetting up your Mercedes me connectaccount into the corresponding field.
XClick "Send".
Information on specific commands such as"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on thewebsite.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 123).The transmitted destination address is loadedinto the vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking whethernavigation should be started.
XSelectYesYesby turning3or sliding1the controller and confirm with7.The system calculates the route and subse-quently starts the route guidance with theaddress entered.
If you selectNoNothe address can be stored inthe address book.
If you have sent more than one destinationaddress, each individual destination must beconfirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the sameorder as the order in which they were sent.
If you have multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicleswith Mercedes me connect and activeMercedes me connect accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under thesame e-mail address, the destination will besent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remote opening if youhave unintentionally locked your vehicle and areplacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be unlocked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately unlockedremotely within four days of the ignition beingturned off. After this time, remote unlockingmay be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After30 days, the vehicle can no longer be unlockedremotely.
The vehicle remote opening feature is availableif the relevant mobile phone network is availableand a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
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Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)or 1-866-990-9007
XYou will be asked for your password.
XReturn to your vehicle at the time agreed uponwith the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-tance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-tion
Rtelephone applications (e.g. for iPhone®,Android™)
To do this, you will need your identification num-ber and password.
Vehicle remote closing
The valet locking feature can be used when youhave forgotten to lock the vehicle and you are nolonger nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately locked remotelyup to four days after the ignition was lastswitched off. After this time, the valet lockingmay be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After30 days the vehicle can no longer be lockedremotely.
The valet locking feature is available if the rele-vant mobile phone network is available and adata connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)or 1-866-990-9007You will be asked for your password.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and youswitch on the ignition, theDoors LockedDoors LockedRemotelyRemotelymessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be locked via:
Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-tion
Rtelephone 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:
XNotify the police.The police will issue a numbered incidentreport.
XThis number will be forwarded to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centertogether with your PIN.The Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter then tries to locate the system. TheMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centercontacts you and the local law enforcementagency if the vehicle is located.
However, only the law enforcement agency isinformed of the location of the vehicle.
If the anti-theft alarm system is activated forlonger than 30 seconds, Mercedes me connectautomatically notifies the Mercedes-Benz Cus-tomer Assistance Center.
Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the CustomerAssistance Center can provide improved sup-port for problems with your vehicle. During anexisting call, vehicle data is transferred to theCustomer Assistance Center.
The customer service representative can usethe received data to decide what kind of assis-tance is required. You are then, for example,guided to the nearest Mercedes-Benz ServiceCenter or a recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during anMB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call, this isinitiated by the Customer Assistance Center.
TheRoadside Assistance ConnectedRoadside Assistance Connectedmes-sage appears in the display. If the Vehicle HealthCheck can be started, theRequestRequestforforVehi‐Vehi‐cle Diagnostics Received Start vehi‐cle Diagnostics Received Start vehi‐cle diagnostics?cle diagnostics?message appears in thedisplay.
XPress theYesYesbutton to confirm the message.
XIf theVehicle Diagnostics PleaseVehicle Diagnostics PleaseStart IgnitionStart Ignitionmessage appears: turn theSmartKey to positionHin the ignition lock(Ypage 123).
XIf thePlease follow the instructionsPlease follow the instructionsreceivedreceivedbybyphonephoneandandmovemoveyouryourvehi‐vehi‐cle to a safe position.cle to a safe position.messageappears: please follow the instructions
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received by phone and move your vehicle to asafe position.The message in the display disappears.
The vehicle operating state check begins.During this procedure, you will see theVehi‐Vehi‐cle Diagnostics Activecle Diagnostics Activemessage.
If you selectCancelCancel, the Vehicle HealthCheck is canceled completely.
When the check is complete, theSendingSendingvehicle diagnostics data. (Voice con‐vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice con‐nection may be interrupted duringnection may be interrupted duringdatadatatransfer)transfer)message appears. The vehicledata can now be sent.
XPress theOKOKbutton to confirm the message.The voice connection with the CustomerAssistance Center is terminated.
TheVehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐ring Data...ring Data...message appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the CustomerAssistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-resentative agreed with you, the voice connec-tion is re-established after the transfer is com-plete. If necessary, you will be contacted at alater time by another means, e.g. by e-mail orphone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check isthe transfer of service data to the CustomerAssistance Center. If a service is due, the displayshows a message to this effect together withinformation about any special offers at yourworkshop.
This information can also be called up under"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle(Ypage 29).
Information on Roadside Assistance(Ypage 26).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer andsave predefined routes in the navigation sys-tem.
A route can be prepared and sent by either acustomer service representative or under "Own-ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four intermediatedestinations.
Once a route has been received by the naviga-tion system, you will see theDoDoyouyouwantwanttotostart route guidance? Destinationstart route guidance? Destination
Received destination has been savedReceived destination has been savedin "Previous destinations".in "Previous destinations".message onthe multimedia system display.
The route is saved.
XTo start route guidance:selectYesYes.An overview of the route is shown in the dis-play.
If you selectNoNo, the saved route can be calledup later in the navigation menu.
XSelectStartStart.Route guidance starts.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called upagain.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, whichmust not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle,a message will be sent to the Customer Assis-tance Center. The Customer Assistance Centerthen forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive thisinformation beforehand. Possible optionsinclude text message, e-mail or an automatedcall.
The data you receive contains the followinginformation:
Rthe location where the speed limit was excee-ded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was excee-ded
Rthe selected speed limit which was exceeded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which thevehicle should not enter or leave. You will beinformed if the vehicle crosses the boundariesof the selected areas. You can select the way inwhich you receive this information beforehand.Possible options include text message, e-mail oran automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle ora polygon with a maximum of ten corners. Youcan specify up to ten areas simultaneously. Dif-ferent settings are possible for each area.
These settings can be called up under "OwnersOnline" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call andinform the customer service representative thatyou wish to activate geo fencing.
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Floormats
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
XSlide the seat back.
XTo install:place the floormat in the footwell.
XPress safety catch knobsConto retain-ersD.
XTo remove:pull the floormat off retainersD.
XRemove the floormat.
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