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X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Remove combined luggage cover and net
= (Ypage 199).
X Route Top Tether belt* Bunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook* Ainto Top Tether
anchorage ?on the back of rear seat
backrest ;. X
Move head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 79). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt* B.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether*. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions. Make sure
that the Top Tether belt* is tight.
X Install combined luggage cover and net
= (Ypage 199).
Integrated child seat* The child seats are integrated into the right-
and left-hand sides of the seats of the rear
bench seat. In conjunction with the compo-
nents listed in the following table, they com-
ply with the legal requirements of
ECE R 44.04.
Weight categories Integrated child
seat
Padded table* Side head
restraints
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
16 Folded out Mandatory Mandatory
Group II: 15 to 25 kg Folded out Not permissible Mandatory
Group III: 22 to 36 kg Folded out Not permissible Optional
Mercedes-Benz recommends the integrated
child seat for children with a body weight of
12.5 to 36 kg.
For children weighing between approximately
12.5 kg and 18 kg, you must always also use
an additional padded table* and a side head
restraint which have been specially approved
for the integrated child seat. G
Risk of injury
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R you must follow the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions for the child seat when
fitting the padded table* and side head
restraint and when fastening the seat belt.
R do not modify the integrated child seat, the
padded table* or the side head restraint. do
not use protective covers.
R make sure that the padded table* and the
side head restraints do not become trapped
16 Recommended: 12.5 to 18 kg. Occupant safety
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Folding in the child seat
X
Pull release handle :forwards.
X Push the middle of the integrated child seat
forwards and down ;until it engages.
Padded table* for the integrated child
seat* Use the padded table in accordance with the
instructions in table (Y
page 53).
Do not use the integrated child seat with pad-
ded table as a direct attachment to a baby car
seat for which a body weight of up to 10 kg is
permitted. G
Risk of injury
If the padded table is not installed correctly
on the integrated child seat, it cannot provide
the intended protection. It would then not be
possible to restrain the child in the event of
an accident, sudden braking or abrupt change
in direction and this could result in serious or
even fatal injury to the child. For this reason,
observe the following description when fitting
the padded table.
The padded table is only suitable for use
together with the folded-out integrated child
seat.
On the rear seats, only use the padded table
which is recommended for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles.
An incorrectly fitted padded table could come
loose and seriously or even fatally injure the
child or other vehicle occupants. Fit the pad- ded table and ensure that it is correctly
secured.
G
Risk of injury
Do not modify the padded table, integrated
child seat or seat belts. The padded table
must not be used without a cover. The cover
must not be removed from the padded table
or replaced with a cover from another manu-
facturer. Otherwise, the official approval
becomes invalid and its protective function
could be restricted.
Fitting the padded table Example: Saloon
:
Side head restraints
; Padded table
= Seat belt guide points
? Left leg
A Integrated child seat
B Right leg
X Fold out integrated child seat A
(Y page 53).
X Place the child on integrated child seat A.
X Fold both legs ?and Bdown.
X Place padded table ;over integrated child
seat A. Occupant safety
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Seats
Points to remember
You will find information about folding the
rear bench seat forwards in the "Through-
loading feature in the rear bench seat"
(Saloon) (Y page 195) and "EASY-PACK load-
ing-aid feature rear bench seat (Estate)"
(Y page 196) sections.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
seats can adjusted either manually/electri-
cally or electrically*. G
Risk of injury
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could become trapped when
adjusting a seat. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle
is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted
from the road and traffic conditions and you
could lose control of the vehicle as a result of
the seat moving. This could cause an acci-
dent. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you adjust the seat.
Observe the notes concerning the airbag sys-
tem.
Secure children as recommended; see "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" section. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the central area of the head
restraint supports the back of your head at
about eye level. You could seriously injure
your neck if your head is not correctly sup-
ported by the head restraint in the event of an
accident. Never travel without a correctly
adjusted and engaged head restraint.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
i The head restraints in the front seats are
fitted with the NECK-PRO system
(Y page 43). For this reason, it is not pos-
sible to remove the head restraints from
the front seats.
The head restraints cannot be removed
from the rear compartment seats on vehi-
cles without the through-loading feature*.
Please contact a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for more information. Adjusting the seats manually and
electrically Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X
Lift handle ?and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
X Release handle ?again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage
into position.
Backrest angle X
Slide the button forwards or back in the
direction of arrow =.76
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Seat height
X
Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow ;.
Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are gently
supported.
X Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow :.
Head restraint height X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch :in the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
Head restraint angle X
Push or pull the head restraint in the direc-
tion of the arrow. Adjusting the seat electrically*
i
If PRE-SAFE ®
is triggered in vehicles with
the memory function*, the front-passenger
seat is moved to a better position if it is in
an unfavourable position.
i Vehicles with the through-loading fea-
ture* and memory function*: if you fold
down one or both sections of the rear seat
backrest, the respective front seat is
moved forwards slightly, if necessary, to
prevent contact with the backrest.
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X
Slide the button forwards or back in the
direction of arrow ?.
i Vehicles with memory function*: when
the seat is moved forwards or backwards,
the headrest is moved up or down auto-
matically.
Backrest angle X
Slide the button forwards or back in the
direction of arrow A.
Seat height X
Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow =. Seats
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X
Release the rear seat backrest and fold it
slightly forwards ( Ypage 195).
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch :and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To refit: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it click into place.
X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it
engages (Y page 195). Multicontour seat*
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. :
To adjust the thigh cushion
; To adjust the backrest contour in the lum-
bar region =
To adjust the backrest contour in the
upper back region
? To adjust the backrest side cushions
X Make sure the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock. Active multicontour seat*
The active multicontour seat automatically
adapts the sides of the backrest to your cur-
rent driving style. :
To adjust the seat cushion length
; To switch the dynamic function on or off
= To adjust the backrest side cushions
? To switch the massage function on or off
A To adjust the contour of the backrest to
increase/decrease support
B To adjust the height/depth of the back-
rest contour
Dynamic function You can choose between two different levels,
where level 1 (one indicator lamp lit) is the
standard level and level 2 (two indicator
lamps on) is the sporty level.
X To switch on: press button;once or
twice until the required level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ;
light up.
X To switch off: press button;repeatedly
until all indicator lamps in button ;go out. 80
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Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps you to prevent
muscle tension on long journeys. You can
choose between two different levels.
X To switch on: press button?once or
twice until the required level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ?
light up. The air cushions in the lumbar
region vibrate for approximately 20
minutes.
Luxury head restraint G
Risk of injury
When folding back the head restraint side bol-
sters, do not put your hands between the side
bolster and the cushion holder. There is a
danger of becoming trapped. :
To adjust the head restraint side bolsters
; To move the head restraint back and forth
X To adjust the head restraint side bol-
sters: push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
X To move the head restraint back and
forth: push or pull the head restraint in the
direction of arrow ;. Seat ventilation*
The three blue indicator lamps in the button
indicate the ventilation level you have selec-
ted. X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the required ventilation level is set.
i If you open the side windows and the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof* using the key
(Y page 102), the seat ventilation of the
driver's seat automatically switches to the
highest level.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off. Seat heating*
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected. Driver's and front-passenger seat Seats
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Rear-compartment seats
i
The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after about eight
minutes (driver's seat and front-passenger
seat) or five minutes (rear seats).
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately
ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Folding bench seat* in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
The folding bench seat in the luggage com-
partment is only suitable for persons no more
than 1.40 m tall and weighing a maximum of
50 kg.
The maximum permissible weight may be
reduced by extensive optional extras, vehicle
load and trailer towing. Observe the maxi-
mum gross vehicle weight and the permissi-
ble axle load, which can be found on the vehi-
cle identification plate (Y page 332).The combined luggage cover and net must be
fitted if you are using the folding bench seat. G
Risk of injury
The rear seat backrests must be locked in the
upright position if you are using the folding
bench seat in the luggage compartment.
Only drive when the head restraints in the
folding bench seat are adjusted to the correct
position. Make sure that the centre of the
head restraint supports the seat occupant's
head at about eye level. This can reduce the
risk of injury to a child in the event of an acci-
dent.
Ensure that the seat belt sits correctly on the
body and that it is engaged in the seat belt
buckle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. This applies even if they are secured in a
child restraint system.
Secure children as recommended; see "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" section. G
Risk of injury
Only replace damaged covers with genuine
covers.
Make sure that items of luggage and other
objects are sufficiently secured in the luggage
compartment.
Otherwise, the load could injure someone in
the event of sharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident.
Folding out the folding bench seat 82
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X
Make sure that the backrests of the rear
bench seat are locked in the upright posi-
tion.
X Move the handle for the combined luggage
cover and net upwards.
X Pull release handle :and fold the back-
rest of the folding bench seat upwards. X
Hook the seat belts into brackets =.
X Pull release handle ;and fold the folding
bench seat cushion into the sitting posi-
tion.
X Push down the seat cushion until the back-
rest engages fully.
X Fold the head restraints upwards.
Fitting and removing the seat cushion You must remove the seat cushion if you wish
to lift the luggage compartment floor, e.g. if
the vehicle has a flat tyre. X
To remove: fold seat cushion ;upwards
and remove it from seat cushion
guides :. X
To fit: guide seat cushion ;into seat
cushion guides :at a slight angle from the
rear =.
X Fold seat cushion ;back into its original
position ?until it engages.
Folding back the folding bench seat X
Pull the seat cushion upwards by tab :
and fold it back into its original position
until it engages. X
Press release button :and fold the head
restraints down. Seats
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Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low in the boot or luggage compartment as
possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you: R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pockets.
Objects must not protrude from the map
pockets.
Glove compartment i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there is an AUX-IN connection installed in
the glove compartment, or a Media Inter-
face*, which is a universal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
or USB device; see the separate Audio or
COMAND APS* operating instructions. X
To open: pull handle :and fold out glove
compartment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages. 188
Loading and sto
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Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
X
Pull handle :upwards.
The top of the armrest folds out.
Stowage compartment under the driv-
er's seat and front-passenger seat* G
Risk of injury
Only load the stowage compartment with the
maximum permissible load of 1.5 kg. Other-
wise, the transported load could, for example,
be thrown out of the stowage compartment if
you change direction suddenly or brake
sharply and could injure you or others.
i On vehicles with a fire extinguisher*,
instead of a stowage compartment, the fire
extinguisher* is installed under the driver's
seat. X
To open: pull handle :up and fold
cover ;forwards. Stowage compartment in the rear com-
partment
Vehicles with rear bench seat
X
Fold down armrest ;.
X Fold cover :of the armrest upwards. Vehicles with luxury single seats in the rear com-
partment
X
Pull handle :upwards.
The top of the armrest folds out. 190
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