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closing the tilt/sliding sunroof with greater
force or without automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and open slightly.XImmediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
has stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the sunroof switch
in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
sunroof is fully closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greater
force.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again and
opens slightly:
XImmediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
was blocked and has opened, pull and hold
the sunroof switch in direction of arrow
= until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes without
automatic reversal function.GWarning!
Pulling and holding the sunroof switch to
close the tilt/sliding sunroof immediately
after it had been blocked two times will cause
the tilt/sliding sunroof to close without any
reversal function for as long as you hold the
sunroof switch.
Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized
R after the battery has been disconnected or
discharged
R after a malfunction
R if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly
! If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed
or synchronized, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
XVehicles with SmartKey: Switch off the
ignition and remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch.XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Switch off the
ignition and open the driver’s door. This
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch. The driver’s door then can
be closed again.XRemove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunroof
from the fuse box ( Y page 355).XReinsert the fuse in the fuse box.XSwitch on the ignition.XPress and hold the sunroof switch in
direction of arrow : ( Y page 193) until the
tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the
rear.XKeep holding the sunroof switch in
direction of arrow : for approximately
1 second.XCheck the express operation feature
( Y page 193).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens and closes
completely, the roof is synchronized.
Otherwise repeat the above steps.
Loading and storing
Loading instructions
GWarning!
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
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Carriers
For information about further carriers,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
GWarning!
Only use carriers when the crossbars have
been completely mounted. The left and right
roof rails are only stabilized by means of the
crossbars mounted.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached carrier or its load could become
detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
198 lb (90 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof is
loaded, the handling characteristics are
different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof loaded.
Make sure
Ryou can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof at the
rear completely
Ryou can open the tailgate completely
iThe following accessories are available
for your Mercedes-Benz:
RRoof Cargo Container – Small, Medium,
or Large
RSki and Snowboard Carrier – Standard
RSki and Snowboard Carrier – Deluxe
(Only in connection with corresponding
adapter.)
For more information on Mercedes-Benz
accessories, contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Roof rails
Crossbars
The maximum roof load of any add-on roof
equipment is reduced by the unladen weight
of the crossbars (13.7 Ibs/6.2 kg).
Installing the crossbars increases the total
vehicle height given in the “Technical data”
section by 2 in (50 mm).
Four keys and an hex key required for
installing and removing are included with the
crossbars.
iThe keys and the hex key are stored with
the vehicle tool kit under the cargo
compartment floor (Y page 284).
iSpare parts are available as Mercedes-
Benz accessories. Contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Installing the crossbars
GWarning!
Please follow these installation instructions
carefully. Caution should be exercised to
avoid damage to the vehicle while installing
the crossbars. Also, be careful not to injure
yourself or others while installing and
adjusting the crossbars or loading items on
them.
Each individual step of the installation
instructions, the warning notices, the general
safety precautions and the instructions for
use must be followed exactly. If the crossbars
are not mounted correctly, they and the
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objects attached to them could come loose
from your vehicle and cause an accident,
thereby injuring you and other persons and/
or causing damage to property, including
damage to your vehicle.GWarning!
Every time the crossbars are mounted, before
you set off on a journey and periodically
during longer journeys, check all the screws
on the crossbars to make sure that they are
secure, and tighten them if necessary. Repeat
these checks at regular intervals as road-
surface conditions dictate, and at least after
every 1500 miles (2500 km) of continuous
use.
Otherwise, the crossbars, mounted
accessories and the objects attached to them
could come loose from the vehicle causing an
accident, thereby injuring you and other
persons and/or causing damage to property,
including damage to your vehicle.
Do not use lubricant on the screws of the
crossbars. The screws could work loose and
the crossbars could become detached from
your vehicle, together with the objects
attached to them causing an accident,
thereby injuring you and other persons and/
or causing damage to property, including
damage to your vehicle.
GWarning!
Only install the crossbars at the exact
locations designated on the roof rails. The
designated locations for the front crossbars
are between the markings engraved on the
inside of the roof rails. The designated
locations for the rear crossbars are between
the gaps on the roof rails.
Otherwise, the crossbars, mounted
accessories and the objects attached to them
could come loose from the vehicle causing an
accident, thereby injuring you and other
persons and/or causing damage to property,
including damage to your vehicle.
GWarning!
A roof load creates a greater surface area
exposed to the wind and causes the vehicle
to have a higher center of gravity, thereby
changing the vehicle’s driving characteristics.
Accordingly, the additional weight on the roof
of the vehicle can have a detrimental effect
on braking, cornering and acceleration.
Never exceed the maximum permissible roof
load or the maximum permissible vehicle
weight, even when accessories for the
crossbars (e.g. ski racks, bicycle racks, etc.)
are being used. Overloading the vehicle could
result in an accident. When calculating the
weight placed on the roof please make sure
to add the weight of the crossbars, accessory
racks and the load carried together.
Always adapt your driving style to the road,
traffic and weather conditions, and drive with
added caution when the roof is loaded.
Always drive with extreme care when the
carrier is loaded. Take into consideration that
when the carrier is loaded, the handling
characteristics are different from those when
operating the vehicle without a carrier loaded.
GWarning!
Do not use accessories which have not been
approved by Mercedes-Benz for use in
conjunction with these crossbars. If non-
approved accessories are used, these
accessories and/or the objects attached to
them could come loose from the vehicle,
thereby injuring you and other persons and/
or causing damage to property, including
damage to your vehicle.
! Have a second person assist you when
installing the crossbars. The vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
! Objects attached to the crossbar
system’s accessories must not be allowed
to restrict the movement of the tilt/sliding
sunroof. The tilt/sliding sunroof could
otherwise be damaged when it is raised.
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:Key;Cover cap=Sticker FRONT (or REAR)?Screw for clamping clawAClamping claw
The front and rear crossbars are of different
lengths. Please pay close attention to stickers
= FRONT and REAR on the crossbars.
XUnlock cover cap ; with key :.XRemove cover cap ;.
Sticker = indicating the location, FRONT
or REAR, becomes visible.
XTurn screw ? counterclockwise with the
included hex key until clamping claw A is
wide open.
BFront crossbarCRear crossbarDGapsEMarkingsFRoof railsXPlace front crossbar B between markings
E on roof rails F.
iMarkings E are located on the inside of
each roof rail, indicated by the white lines
in the illustration.
?Screw for clamping clawAClamping clawFRoof railXMake sure clamping claw A lies flush
against the inside of roof rail F as shown
in the illustration.
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar (Y page 199).
XSlightly tighten screw ? on both sides by
turning it clockwise.
XPlace rear crossbar C on roof rails F in
such a way that the clamping claws reach
into gaps D (Y page 198) on the roof rails.
XMake sure clamping claw A lies flush
against the inside of roof rail F as shown
in the illustration (Y page 198).
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar (Y page 199).
XSlightly tighten screw ? on both sides by
turning it clockwise.
XOn the front and rear crossbars tighten
screws ?. Observe a tightening torque of
4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
GWarning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the crossbars. The screws could
come loose if they are not tightened to a
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
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XAttach cover caps (Y page 198) and lock
them.
XStore key and hex key back into the storage
well (Y page 284).
Adjusting the clamping widths of the
crossbars
GWarning!
Only install the crossbars at the exact
locations designated on the roof rails. The
designated locations for the front crossbars
are between the markings engraved on the
inside of the roof rails. The designated
locations for the rear crossbars are between
the gaps on the roof rails.
Otherwise, the crossbars, mounted
accessories and the objects attached to them
could come loose from the vehicle causing an
accident, thereby injuring you and other
persons and/or causing damage to property,
including damage to your vehicle.
The clamping widths of the crossbars are
factory set for your vehicle. These clamping
widths are solely intended for the designated
positions.
Only install the crossbars at the designated
locations and pay attention to the stickers
= FRONT and REAR (Y page 198).
?Screw for clamping clawAClamping clawGScrews for adjusting clamping width (2 in
total for each side)
HCover stripXPull cover strip H out of groove until you
see screws G on each end of the crossbar.
XTurn screws G on both sides
counterclockwise approximately 2
rotations.
XPlace the crossbar at designated locations
(Y page 198) on roof rails.
XOn both sides, make sure the clamping
claws A lie flush against the roof rails. If
necessary, pull out or push in the clamping
claws A.
XTighten screws G. Observe a tightening
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
The width of the clamping claws is correctly
adjusted.
GWarning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the crossbars. The screws could
come loose if they are not tightened to a
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
XPress cover strip H piece by piece into
groove of crossbar.
XInstall the crossbars as described
(Y page 196).
Removing the crossbars
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XUnlock cover cap ; with key :.XRemove cover cap ;.XTurn screws for clamping claws A
counterclockwise until the crossbars can
be lifted from the roof rails.
Shortening the cover strip
The cover strips reduce the wind noise
caused by the crossbars. In order to install
add-on roof equipment, it may be necessary
to shorten the cover strips.
HCover stripXPull cover strip H out of groove.XAttach add-on roof equipment to the
crossbars.
XPlace cover strip H flush against the add-
on roof equipment, and mark the end of
crossbar on cover strip.
XCut off cover strip H at marked location.XPress cover strip H piece by piece into
groove of the crossbar.
iCover strips are available as Mercedes-
Benz accessories. Contact your Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Parcel nets
GWarning!
Vehicles with Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Do not place objects with a combined weight
of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the parcel net
on the back of the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to
properly approximate the occupant weight
category.
GWarning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
Parcel nets are located in the front passenger
footwell and on each of the front seat
backrests.
Cargo tie-down rings
Your vehicle is equipped with eight cargo tie-
down rings.
Always follow loading instructions
(Y page 194).
Carefully secure cargo by applying even load
on all the cargo tie-down rings with a rope of
sufficient strength to hold down the cargo.
The maximum permissible weight per cargo
tie-down ring is 331 lb (150 kg).
Cargo tie down rings, cargo compartment
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Cargo tie down rings, second-row footwell
For Information on how to fold the third-row
seats, see “Expanding cargo volume”
(Y page 201).
Hooks
Two hooks are located on the rear
compartment trim panels, one on each side.
Use the hooks to secure light-weight items
only. The maximum permissible weight per
hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).
Expanding cargo volume
You can separately fold each seat of the rear
passenger compartment to expand the cargo
volume.
You can expand the cargo volume
Rin part, i.e. folding third-row seats
(Y page 201)
Rfully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row
seats (Y page 201)
GWarning!
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so
equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
GWarning!
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When the second-row seats are folded
forward, the front seats may not be moved
to the rearmost position. Otherwise you
could damage the front and second-row
seats.
Expanding cargo volume in part
Folding third-row seats
There are several ways to fold the third-row
seats.
Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold
down the left third-row seat.
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Use the right button, indicated by R, to fold
down the right third-row seat.
Two buttons are located on the right side trim
of the third-row seats.
iIt is only possible to fold the third-row
seats down when the rear right door is
open.
Example, button for the left third-row seats
:Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position
;Button for folding the third-row seats
Two buttons are located on the passenger-
side in the cargo compartment.
iIt is only possible to fold the third-row
seats down when the tailgate is open.
Example, button for the right third-row seats
:Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position
;Button for folding the third-row seatsXLower the head restraints of the third-row
seats completely (Y page 88).
XRemove cargo compartment cover blind
(Y page 205).
XPress button ; for each side until the
third-row seats are fully folded.
If a third-row seat is not engaged properly, for
example, the message 3rd Row Of Seats-
Right Not Locked appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 125).
XPress button ; again, until the message
disappears.
Expanding cargo volume fully
GWarning!
Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as a cargo volume expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats only.
Do not fold the second-row seats and allow
third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving.
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehicle
occupants, keep both feet on the floor in front
of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could
slide under their seat belt in a collision. If
occupants slide under the seat belt, it would
apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do
not fold the second-row seats and allow third-
row seat occupants to use folded second-row
seats as a table while driving. Objects placed
on folded second-row seats may come loose
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
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iIt is only possible to fold the third-row
seats down when the tailgate is open.
Example, button for the right third-row seats
:Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position
;Button for folding the third-row seatsXLower the head restraints of the third-row
seats completely (Y page 88).
XRemove cargo compartment cover blind
(Y page 205).
XPress button ; for each side until the
third-row seats are fully folded.
The cargo compartment is fully extended.
If a third-row seat is not engaged properly, for
example, the message 3rd Row Of Seats-
Right Not Locked appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 125).
XPress button ; again, until the message
disappears.
Returning seats to their original positionGWarning!
Make sure all seats are properly locked in
position before driving off. Do not drive with
seats not properly locked.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
not properly locked as this can be dangerous.
The seat could move forward and the seat
backrest could fold. You could slide under the
seat belt during braking, vehicle maneuvers,
or in an accident. If you slide under it, the seat
belt would apply force at the abdomen or
neck. That could cause serious or even fatal
injuries. Never ride in a moving vehicle with
the seat not properly locked as this can be
dangerous. The seat could move forward and
the seat backrest could fold. You could slide
under the seat belt during braking, vehicle
maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries.
The seat backrest and seat belt provide the
best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly
upright position and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
XStep 1: Return third-row seats to its
original position (Y page 203).
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XPress on mount cover at its upper edge as
indicated by arrow.
The mount cover’s lower edge flips up.
XRemove mount cover by pulling its lower
edge out of the side trim.
iTo avoid loss of the mount covers, insert
the mount covers into the mounts currently
not in use.
XMake sure release button = faces up and
the handle : is to the rear before inserting
the cargo compartment cover blind.
XPlace left side of cargo compartment cover
blind in left mount.
XPosition right side of cargo compartment
cover blind over right mount.
XPress release button = and guide cargo
compartment cover blind into mount.
XMake sure cargo compartment cover blind
is securely fastened.
Cargo net
GWarning!
Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged
at top and bottom position and the tightening
belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged cargo net.
Always use cargo net when transporting
cargo. This helps to avoid personal injury from
smaller objects being thrown around in the
occupant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver.
The cargo net cannot prevent the movement
of large, heavier objects into the passenger
compartment in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo tie-down
rings in the cargo compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo
net is restricted because of the footwell being
taken up by the net.
Use of the cargo net is a particularly
important safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects. For your
safety, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
The cargo net can be installed behind the
B-pillar or the C-pillar.
RWith the cargo volume fully expanded
(Y page 202), use holders : behind
B-pillars and the cargo tie-down rings in the
second-row footwell (Y page 201).
RWith the cargo volume expanded in part
(Y page 201), use holders ; behind
C-pillars and the cargo tie-down rings
behind the third-row seat backrests
(Y page 200).
XOpen the hook and loop fasteners on the
cargo net package.
XRoll out the cargo net.XUnfold the cargo net.XEngage the upper cargo net bar.
The cargo net bar must engage audibly.
Installing the cargo net
Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
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