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could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
If the rea rseat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 108).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Securing
aload
Plastic hooks (Saloon) On vehicles without a through-loading feature
in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are
fitted to the boot floor. You can use these to
attach the luggage securing fixture, which is
available as an accessory.
Lashing eyelets
G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change directio nsuddenly
R are involved in an accident Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R do no tuse elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R pad sharp edges for protection.
There are six lashing eyelets in the boot/lug-
gage compartment. Saloon
:
Lashing eyelets Estate
:
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Bag hooks in the boot/luggage com-
partment Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only hang light loads on the bag holders. Do
not use them to transport heavy, sharp-edged
or fragile objects. Whe nbraking sharply,
changing direction quickly or in the event of
an accident, the bag hooks will not secure the
items sufficiently. This could resul tininjury to
yoursel forothers.
! The bag hoo kcan bear a maximum load
of 3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
Saloon X
Pull bag hook ;down by tab :.
Estate X
To open: press bag hook :(arrow).
Bag hook :slides out.
X To close: press bag hook :until it
engages. EASY-PACK luggage compartment
cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The luggage compartmen tcover is not a
restraint system. Secure the load under the
luggage compartment cover by suitable
means. Make sure that the luggage compart-
ment cover is engaged securely. If luggage is
not sufficiently secured, it can be thrown over
the backrest into the passenger compart-
ment, for instance during heavy braking, sud-
den changes of direction or in the event of an
accident .You could cause an accident or
cause injury to yourself and others.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the luggage compartment
cover.
The luggage compartment cover and the
safety net are attached to anchorages on the
right and left in the luggage compartment as
a combined luggage cover and net.
When the tailgate is opened, the luggage
compartment cover is automatically raised to
make loading easier. It is automatically low-
ered again when the tailgate is closed.
When the luggage compartment cover is clip-
ped in, there should be no objects obstructing
the downwards movemen tofthe cover in the
luggage compartmentw hen the tailgate is
closed. The luggage compartmentc over will
otherwise be raised again. Stowage areas
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Coat hooks EASY-PACK boot box
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only load the EASY-PACK boot box to the
maximum permissible load of 10 kg .To pre-
vent overloading, the floor of the box moves
down onto the boot floor mat when loaded
with more than approx. 5 kg.
Do not transpor tsharp-edged and fragile
objects in the box.
Otherwise, e.g. in the event of a rapid change
of direction or heavy braking, the objects
could be thrown out of the EASY-PACK boot
box and injure you and others.
! When the EASY-PACK convenience box is
pulled out, no objects may be placed on the
frame of the box or pushed onto the frame
from above. Otherwise, the box could be
damaged. Adjusting the height to any position X
Pull the box out by handle :in the direc-
tion of the arrow all the way to the stop.
X Lowering the load surface:p ush the
centre of load surface ;down by hand in
the direction of the arrow until load sur-
face ;has reached the desired position
and the box is the desired size. G
WARNING
Make sure that your hands are no tinside the
EASY-PACK convenience box when the load
surface moves up .Otherwise, you could be
injured.
X To raise the load surface: press switch
=.
Load surface ;of the bo xmoves up auto-
matically.
X To stow the box: push the box in by han-
dle :all the way to the stop.
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X
To install: insert retainer ;of box :into
slots = X
Raise box :and press hooks Ainto
anchorage ?as fa ras they will go.
X Turn left-hand rotating catch Bclockwise
and right-hand rotating catch Banti-clock-
wise by 90˚.
X To remove: turn left-hand rotating catch
B anti-clockwise and right-hand rotating
catch Bclockwise by 90˚.
X Move box :downwards and pull it out
from anchorages ?.
i Store the EASY-PACK boot box on a flat
surface after removal, e.g. on a suitable
shelf. EASY-PACK load-securing kit (Estate)
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your luggage compartment for a variety
of purposes. The accessory parts are located
under the luggage compartment floor.
X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor (Y page 305). EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessory parts
:
Telescopic rod
; Bag containing the brackets and luggage
holder
= Folding box
Inserting the brackets into the loading
rail X
Insert bracket :into the centre of loading
rail ?.
X Press release button ;and push
bracket :into the desired position in load-
ing rail ?.
X Let go of release button ;.
X Press locking button =.
Bracket :is locked in loading rail ?.
X If necessary, fold lashing eyelet A
upwards. G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly. Stowage areas
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Stowage well under the boot floor
(Saloon)
The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment. X
To open: pull handle :upwards. X
Hook handle :into rain trough ;.
! Remove the handle again before closing
the boot lid and snap it in tightly to prevent
the handle flap from protruding. Otherwise,
you could damage the handle. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the luggage com-
partment floor (Estate)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not carry unsecured objects under the
EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment
floor if it is open.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objectsb eing thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartment floor when it
is fully open. You may otherwise damage
the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartmen tfloor.
Opening and closing the folding lug-
gage-compartment floor A removable insert under the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartmen
tfloor contains
the parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
and a folding box. Beneath the insert, you will
find the TIREFIT kit ,the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel, the vehicle tool kit, etc. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards ;.
Handle :folds upwards. X
Pull EASY-PACK folding luggage-compart-
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This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that if the roof carrier is fitted:
R the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding
sunroof can be fully raised, depending on
the vehicle's equipment.
R the boot lid/ tailgate can be fully opened.
R the aerial on the roof does not touch the
roof carrier.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
Attaching the roof carrier (Saloon) Vehicles with a steel roof or sliding sunroof (illus-
tration) Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof
X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers :upwards. X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Estate) X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
is in motion .Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
R brake sharply
R change directio nsuddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders should no tbe used for hot drinks.
You may otherwise scald yourself.
Cup holder in the front centre console You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean the cup holder with clean, lukewarm
water only. Features
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 25).Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle X
Saloon: openthe boot lid. X
Press warning triangle holder :up in the
direction of the arrow, open it and remove
the warning triangle.
X Estate: open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel. X
Remove warning triangle :.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
upper press-stud :. First-aid kit
Saloon: the first-aid kit is in the right-hand
stowage compartmentint he boot.
X Open the boot lid.
X Slide the luggage net down.
X Open the stowage compartment. 336
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Remove tensioning strap :.
X Remove first-aid kit ;.
Estate: depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the first-aid ki tis in the luggage net or
behind the side trim panel.
X Open the tailgate. In the luggage net
Behind the side trim panel
X
Open the right-hand side trim panel if the
first-aid kit is in the side trim panel.
X Remove first-aid kit :. i
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit
at least once a year. Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace any missing
items. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage
compartment underneath the driver's seat. X
Pull handle :upward and fold cover ;
forward.
X Remove the fire extinguisher from the
stowage compartment.
! Keep the stowage compartment closed
while the vehicle is in motion. It may oth-
erwise be damaged.
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/luggage com-
partment floor. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, the vehicle tool kit is on the left-
hand side or the right-hand side in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/load compart-
ment floor. Where will I find...?
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Vehicles without a spare wheel are not
equipped with the tools needed to change
a wheel when they leave the factory, e.g. a
jack or wheel wrench. Country-specific
deviations are possible. Some tools for
changing a wheel are specific to the vehi-
cle. Tools approved for yourv ehicle are
available at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: lift up the
boot floor/luggage compartment floor
(Y page 305) or (Y page 305). Example: vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage
space
:
Tyre sealant filler bottle
; Folding wheel chock
= One pair of gloves (under jack)
? Tyre inflation compressor
A Towing eye
B Jack
C Centring pin
D Wheel wrench
X Vehicles with a spare
wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel: lift up the boot floor/luggage com-
partment floor (Y page 305) or
(Y page 305). :
Vehicle tool kit tray
; Stowage tray
= Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Foldable wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Centring pin
R One pair of gloves
R Wheel wrench
R Towing eye
X Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel 26
:lift up the boot floor/lug-
gage compartment floor (Y page 305) or
(Y page 305). :
Towing eye
; One pair of gloves
= Jack
? Folding wheel chock
A Centring pin
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B
Shee tfor faulty wheel
C Tyre inflation compressor
D Wheel wrench
E Fuse allocation chart "Minispare" emergency spare wheel/
collapsible emergency spare wheel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel/collapsible emergency
spare wheel Opening the stowage well
Saloon:
the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the boot
floor.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 305).Well insert (example)
X
Release tabs :on the right of well
insert ;.
X Reach into recess =of well insert ;,
swing the insert up and remove it.
Estate: the spare wheel or the collapsible
emergency spare wheel is in the stowage well
under the luggage compartment floor.
X Without a folding bench seat: lift up the
EASY-PACK folding load compartment floor
(Y page 305).
X With a folding bench seat: remove the
seat cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 111). Estate without a folding bench seat (example)
X
Without a folding bench seat: remove
stowage space :.
X With afolding bench seat: lift up the lug-
gage compartmen tfloor.
Removing an emergency spare wheel:
Estate without a folding bench seat, or
Saloon Saloon (example)
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray :.
X Turn stowage well ;anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =or the collapsible emergency
spare wheel 27
.
27 AMG vehicles only. Where will I find...?
339Breakdown assistance