ECU MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS 2021 Workshop Manual

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tethat Mercedes me connect is a
Mercedes-Benz service. In emer gencies, call the
national eme rgency services /rst using the stand-
ard national emer gency service phone numbers. In
eme rgencies, you can also use the Mercedes-Benz
emer gency call system (/ page 236).
Obser vethe conditions of use for Mercedes me
connect and other services. These can be
obtained in the Mercedes me por tal: https://
me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
Fu rther information about Mercedes me connect,
th e pr ovided service scope and operation:
https://moba.i.daimler.com/mar kets/ece-r ow/
baix/cars/connectme/en_GB/#emotions/
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wn Manag ement
ement The
Accident and Breakdown Management can,
amongst others, include thefo llowing functions:
R Supplement tothe Mercedes-Benz emer gency
call system (/ page 236)
If necessar y,the contact person at the
Mercedes-Benz eme rgency call centre for-
wa rdsth e call toMercedes me connect Acci-
dent and Breakdown Management. Ho wever,
call forw arding is not possible in all countries.
R Breakdown assis tance on location byate ch ni-
cian and/or towing away of theve hicle tothe
nearest Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
Yo u may be charge dfo rth ese services.
R Supplement tothe emer gency guide aTer auto-
matic accident or breakdown de tection
(/ page 191)
In theeve nt of a breakdown or accident, exten-
ded vehicle data is sent, enabling optimum
support from the Mercedes-Benz customer
centre and the appointed service partner or
breakdown mechanic.
R Supplement tothe Mercedes me connect tele-
diagnostics service
Wi th th ete lediagnostics function, cer tain we ar
and failure message s, insofar asthey can be
clear lyinterpr eted and are available bymoni-
to ring diagnosable components, are recorded
by the service pr ovider.
If yo ur vehicle de tects a breakdown or impend-
ing breakdown, you may be prom pted via the
multimedia system tocontact the Mercedes-
Benz customer centre for fur ther assistance. This prom
ptinthe multimedia system only
appears when theve hicle is stationar y.
% These services are subject to technical restric-
tions su chas mobile co verage and mobile net-
wo rkquality and the interpr etability of the
transmitted data in the processing systems.
Under cer tain circumstances, this may result
in dela ysor omission of the message in the
multimedia system.
Fu rther information about Mercedes me connect
services can be obtained in the Mercedes me Por-
ta l: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com T T
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ransmitt
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a with t
h the Mer
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call ser
call ser vices
vices The data transfer
red during the Mercedes me con-
nect call depends on:
R The reason forth e initiation of the call
R The service selected in thevo ice dialogue sys-
tem
R The activated Mercedes me connect services
Yo u can /nd out which data is transfer red during
th e services in the cur rently valid Mercedes me
connect term s of use and the data pr otection
information for Mercedes me connect. You can
/nd these in your Mercedes me user account. Mer
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you log in with a user account tothe
Mercedes me Portal, then services and o.ers from
Mercedes-Benz will be available toyou.
Av ailability is countr y-dependent.
Fo r more information consult a Mercedes-Benz
service centre or visit the Mercedes me por tal:
https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
% Make sure that you alw ayske ep the Mercedes
me apps up todate. Calling up a Mer
Calling up a Mer
cedes me user account
cedes me user account Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps
V
V ehicle is link
ehicle is link ed t
ed to user account
o user account #
Select Mercedes me.
Information about the connected user account
appears. 194
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Inf
or
ormation on im
mation on im port
portant syst
ant syst em updat
em updat es
es Impor
tant system upda tes may be necessary for
th e security of your multimedia system's data.
Install these updates, or else the security of your
multimedia system cannot be ensured.
A system update consists of thre e steps:
R Downloading or copying of the data requ ired
fo r installation
R Installation of the downloaded system update
R Activating the downloaded system update by
re starting the system
% An Internet connection is requ ired for online
updates. For automatic online updates, your
ve hicle must ha vea permanently ins talled
communication module.
% You can start the soTware update manually via
th e system settings. If automatic soTware
updates are activated, the system updates will
be downloaded automatically . Settings for
automatic soTware updates can also be made
in the system settings.
The multimedia system pr ovides a cor responding
message when a system update is available.
Yo u ha vethefo llowing selection options:
R Download
The system update will be downloaded in the
background.
R Details
Information about the pending system update
is displa yed.
R Later
The system update can be downloaded man-
ually at a later time.
Deep syst
Deep syst em updat em updates
es
Deep system updates access vehicle or system
settings and can therefore only be car ried out
when theve hicle is stationary and the ignition is
switched o..
When the download of a deep system update is
comple teand the downloaded system update is
re ady for installation, you will be noti/ed, forex am-
ple, aTer the next ignition cycle.
% Park theve hicle safely in a suitable location
before starting the installation. Re
quirements forth e installation:
R The ignition is switched o..
R Notes and warnings ha vebeen read and
accep ted.
R The electric parking brake has been applied.
If all requ irements are met, the downloaded sys-
te m update is ins talled. The multimedia system
cannot be operated while the downloaded system
update is being installed and vehicle functions are
re stric ted.
If errors should occur during the installation, the
multimedia system automatically attem ptsto
re store the pr evious version. If restoration of the
pr ev ious version is not possible, a symbol appears
on the media displa y.Consult a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop toresol vethe problem. Se Se
tting up a W
tting up a W i-F
i-Fi ho
i ho tspot
tspot R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R T
To se
o se t up t
t up t he W
he Wi-F
i-Fi connection of t
i connection of t he multime-
he multime-
dia syst
dia syst em wit
em with e
h ext
xter
er nal ho
nal ho tspo
tspots:
ts:there is no
communication module installed.
R The device tobe connected supports at least
one of the types of connection described.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
A
A ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating W
ating Wi-Fi
i-Fi #
Select Wi-Fi.
Connecting t
Connecting t he multimedia syst
he multimedia syst em t
em t o an e
o an e xt
xter
er nal
nal
ho
ho tspo
tspo t via W
t via W i-Fi
i-Fi
% The connection procedure may di.er depend-
ing on the device. Follow the inst ructions that
are shown in the displa y.Fu rther information
can be found in the manufacturer's operating
inst ructions. #
Select Internet settings . #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi . #
Select Add hotspot. #
Select the type of connection tobe established
on the multimedia system and on the device to
be connected.
Connecting using a secur Connecting using a secur itykey
ity key #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect using security key. 200
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#
Have the security key displa yed on the device
to be connected (see the manufacturer's oper-
ating inst ructions). #
Enter this security key on the multimedia sys-
te m. #
Con/rm the entry with ¡.
Connecting using a WPS PIN
Connecting using a WPS PIN #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect using WPS PIN input.
The multimedia system generates an eight-digit
PIN. #
Enter this PIN on the device tobe connected. #
Con/rm the entr y.
Connecting using a butt
Connecting using a butt on
on#
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect via WPS PBC. #
Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options
on the device tobe connected (see the manu-
fa cturer's operating instructions). #
Press the WPS button on the device tobe con-
nected. #
Select Continue inthe multimedia system.
A
A ctiv
ctiv ating aut
ating aut omatic connection
omatic connection #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi. #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Activate Permanent Internet connection .
Connecting wit
Connecting wit h a kno
h a known W
wn Wi-Fi
i-Fi #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi. #
Select a Wi-Fi networ k.
The connection is established again.
Con/gur
Con/gur ing
ingt
the multimedia syst
he multimedia syst em as a W
em as a Wi-F
i-Fi ho
i ho t-
t-
spo
spo t f
t for e
or e xt
xter
er nal de
nal de vices
vices
The type of connection established depends on
th e device tobe connected. The function must be
suppor tedby the multimedia system and bythe
device tobe connected. #
Select Vehicle hotspot. #
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot .#
Select the type of connection tobe established
on the multimedia system and on the device to
be connected. Connecting using WPS PIN g
Connecting using WPS PIN g ener
eneration
ation #
Select Connect using WPS PIN generation. #
Enter the PIN shown in the media display on
th e device tobe connected and con/ rm.
Connecting using WPS PIN entry
Connecting using WPS PIN entry #
Select Connect using WPS PIN input. #
Enter the PIN that is shown on theex tern al
device's displ ayon the multimedia system.
Connecting using a butt
Connecting using a butt on
on #
Select Connect via WPS PBC. #
Press the push button on the device tobe con-
nected (see the manufacturer's operating
inst ructions). #
Select Continue.
Connecting using a secur
Connecting using a secur itykey
ity key #
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot.
A secu rity key is displa yed. #
Select theve hicle from the device tobe con-
nected. The vehicle is displa yed with the
DIRECT-MBUX XXXXX network name. #
Enter the security key which is shown in the
media display on the device tobe connected. #
Con/rm the entr y.
Connecting using NFC
Connecting using NFC #
Select Connect via NFC. #
Activate NFC on the mobile device (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions). #
Hold the device tobe connected at theve hi-
cle's NFC inter face. #
Select Finished .
The mobile device is now connected tothe
multimedia system hotspot via NFC.
Gener Gener ating a ne ating a ne w secur
w securitykey
ity key #
Select Vehicle hotspot. #
Select Generate security key. #
Select New security key.
A connection will be established wi th the newly
created security key. #
T
To sav
o sav e a secur
e a secur itykey
ity key :
:select Save.
When a new security key is sa ved, all existing
Wi -Fi connections are then disconnected. If the
Wi -Fi connections are being re-established, the
new security key must be entered. MBUX multimedia system
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Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone
R R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R Blue tooth ®
is activated on the mobile phone
(see the manufacturer's operating inst ruc-
tions).
R Bluetoo th®
is activated on the multimedia sys-
te m.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Phone
Searc
Searc hing f
hing for a mobile phone
or a mobile phone #
Select í. #
Select Connect new device.
Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone
Au thorisation follo ws using secure simple pairing. #
Select a mobile phone.
A code is displa yed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone. #
If bo thcodes match, con/rm the code on the
mobile phone.
F
F unctions in t unctions in t he T
he Telephon
elephon y menu
y menu
The functions available in theTe lephony menu
include thefo llowing:
R Making calls, e.g.:
- R Accepting a call
- k End call
- i Create conferen. call
- Accepting or rejecting a waiting call
R Managing contacts, e.g.:
- Downloading mobile phone contacts
- Editing thefo rm at of a contact's name
- Saving contacts in theve hicle
R Receiving and sending messages, e.g.:
- Using there ad-aloud function
- Dictating a new message Ov
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of Smar
w of Smar tphone Int
tphone Int egr
egration
ation
Wi th Sma rtphone Integ ration, you can use cer tain
functions on your mobile phone via the multimedia
system displa y.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connected
via Smartphone Integ ration tothe multimedia sys-
te m. Also for use with two phone mode with smart-
phone integ ration, only one additional mobile phone can be connec
ted using Blue tooth ®
with the
multimedia system.
The full range of functions for Smartphone Integ ra-
tion is only possible with an Internet connection.
The app ropriate application must be downloaded
on the mobile phone touse Smartphone Integ ra-
tion. The mobile phone must be switched on and
connec tedto a USB port with theç symbol on
th e multimedia system using a suitable cable.
Apps for Smartphone Integ ration
R Apple CarPlay ®
R Android Auto
Yo u can start Apple CarPlay ®
or Android Auto
using theApps menu.
Alternative: If an application is active via Smart-
phone Integ ration (e.g. when music is being pla yed
or route guidance is active), you can call up the
active application using the| orz or%
application buttons
Yo u can end Smartphone Integ ration bydiscon-
necting the connecting cable between the mobile
phone and multimedia system.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle is
stationar y.
When using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay ®
, cer-
ta in vehicle data is transfer redto the mobile
phone. This enables youto get the best out of
selected mobile phone services. Vehicle data is
not directly accessible.
The following system information is transmitted:
R SoTware release of the multimedia system
R System ID (anonymised)
The transfer of this data is used tooptimise com-
munication between theve hicle and the mobile
phone.
To do this, and toassign se veralve hicles tothe
mobile phone, a vehicle ID is random lyge nerated.
This has no connection totheve hicle identi/cation
number (VIN) and is dele ted when the multimedia
system is reset (/ page 202).
The following vehicle status data is transmit ted:
R The transmission position engaged
R The distinction between par ked, standstill, roll-
ing and driving
R The day/night mode of the inst rument cluster MBUX multimedia system
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N
N
o
ot
tes on loading guidelines
es on loading guidelines &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of poisoning from exhaust
ga ses
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
ga ses, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
ga ses can enter theve hicle interior if theta il-
ga te is open when theve hicle is running, espe-
cially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Always switch o. theve hicle before
opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
objects in theve hicle
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, tip over or be thro wn
about, st riking vehicle occupants.
This also applies to:
R luggage or loads
R seats which ha vebeen remo ved and are
being transpor ted in theve hicle in an
ex ceptional case
There is a risk of injur y,particular lyin the
eve nt of braking manoeuvres or abrupt
ch anges in direction. #
Always st owobjects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed about. #
Before tr avelling, secure objects, luggage
or load toprev ent them slipping or tip-
ping over. #
When a seat is remo ved, keep it prefera-
bly outside theve hicle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toincor-
re ctly placed load
The cent reofgrav ity of the load may be too
high and/or toofar bac k.
This can signi/cantly impair the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics. #
Always ensu rethat the centre of grav ity
of the load is between the axles and as
low as possible near there ar axle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toexceed-
ing the permissible wheel/axle loads or
th egr oss vehicle weight
The driving characteristics, as well as steering
and braking, may be greatly impaired. Overloa-
ded tyres may overheat and burst as a conse-
qu ence. #
When transporting a load, alw ays
obser vethe permissible wheel loads,
axle loads and the maximum permissible
gr oss mass forth eve hicle (including
occupants). &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury if unsuitable
climbing aids are used
In theeve ntthat you use openings in the body-
wo rkor attachments as steps, you could:
R Slip and/or fall.
R Damage theve hicle and thus slip and fall. #
Always use non-slip, stable climbing aids,
e.g. a suitable ladder. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage caused bythe use of open-
ings in the bodywork or de tach able part as
a step Using
the lo wer guide of the sliding door (car-
ri age) as a step can damage the trim and/or
mechanism of the sliding door. #
Do not use the guide of the sliding door
(car riage) as a step. If
yo u are using a roof luggage rack , please no te
th e maximum roof load and the maximum load
capacity of thero of luggage rack ( /page 280).
The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the load distribution.
Therefore, please obser vethefo llowing no tes
when loading:
R the load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R if possible, alw ays transport the load in the
load compartment.
R fasten the load tothe tie-down eyes and dis-
tribute the load evenly among them. 214
214
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R
ifav ailable, use a load pr otection net tosecure
th e load (/ page 218).
R use tie-down eyes and fastening co mponents
which are suitable forth ewe ight and size of
th e load.
Obser vethe operating inst ructions of the manufac-
turer when using load securing aids or lashing
material and the no tes on their expiration dates.
In thefo llowing cases, load securing aids or lash-
ing materials are wornout, should not be used and
must be replaced:
R there is missing or illegible identi/cation
R there is cord breakage or damage toload-bear-
ing seams or other traces of cracking
R there are cuts, holes, deformations, crushed
areas or other damage
R there is damage toclamping elements or fas-
te ners
If th e luggage compartment 0oor or loading area
are damaged in theev ent of an accident, ha vethe
tie-down eyes and the lashing material checked at
a quali/ed specialist workshop.
Even if you adhere toall the loading guidelines, an
increased load increases therisk of injury in the
ev ent of an accident.
Bef
Bef or
ore loading
e loading
Check and, when necessar y,adjust the tyre pres-
sure (/ page 253).
When loading
When loading
Obser vethefo llowing when loading theve hicle:
R Neverex ceed the permissible axle load or the
ve hicle's permissible gross mass.
The vehicle's kerb we ight is increased if acces-
sories or optional equipment are /t ted. This
re duces the maximum pa yload.
R Obser vethe no tes on load distribution
(/ page 215).
R Obser vethe no tes on load securing
(/ page 216) and the legal requ irements of
th e country in which you are cur rently driving.
R Obser vethe information on the car rier systems
(/ page 221). ATer ATer
loading
loading
Obser vethefo llowing aTer loading theve hicle:
R Check that the luggage and/or load is secure
before every journey and at regular inter vals on
long trips.
R Close all doors and theta ilgate.
R Adjust thera nge of the headlamps according
to theve hicle load (/ page 108).
R Adjust the tyre pressure according totheve hi-
cle load (/ page 253).
R Adapt your driving style according totheve hi-
cle load. Load dis
Load dis
tr
tr ibution
ibution
* NO
NOTE
TEDamage tothe 0oor co vering due to
une ven loading Excessive point loading on
the load compart-
ment 0oor or on the load area can negatively
a.ect the driving characteristics and could
damage the 0oor co vering. #
Distribute the load evenl y.When doing
so, ensure that theove rall centre of grav-
ity of the load is alw ays as low and close
to the centre as possible and between
th e axles near there ar axle. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes:
R Always transport loads in the load compart-
ment and with the seat backrests folded up
and proper lyloc ked in position.
R Always place the load against the front or rear
seat backrests.
R Movelarge and heavy loads as far as possible
to wa rdsth e front of theve hicle in the direction
of tr avel, against the front or rear seats. Stow
loads 0ush with there ar or front seats.
R Additionally secure the load with suitable load
securing aids or lashing material.
R The load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
R Ifth ere ar ben chseat is not occupied, inse rt
th e seat belts crosswise into the seat belt
buckle of the opposite seat belt. Tr
anspo rting
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Load com
Load com
par
partment v
tment v ar
ariants
iants
Yo u can vary the load compartment according to
yo ur transpor tation requ irements as follo ws:
R byfolding there ar seat backrests or rear
ben chseat backrests forw ard totheta ble posi-
tion
R byfolding there ar seats forw ards
R byfolding there ar ben chseat forw ards
R byremoving there ar seats and/or there ar
ben chseat
R byremoving the seat/bunk combination
R byfolding up or removing the bed extension of
th e seat/bunk combination
Yo u will /nd information about there ar seats and
th ere ar ben chseat in the "Seats" section
(/ page 76). Secur Secur
ing loads
ing loads N No
ot
tes on load secur
es on load secur ing
ing *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage totheve hicle if the maxi-
mum loading capacity of the lashing points
is exceeded If
yo u combine various lashing points tosecure
a load, alw aysta ke the maximum loading capa-
city of thewe akest lashing point into account.
During maximum full-stop braking, forc es may
act which can multiply thewe ight of the load. #
Always use se veral lashing points todis-
tribute and spread the load. #
Distribute the load on the lashing points
ev enl y. Obser
vethe information relating tothe maximum
loading capacity of the lashing points
(/ page 280).
As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring the
fo llowing:
R The load is secured against slipping, tipping,
rolling or falling o..
Ta ke usual tra1c conditions as well as swer v-
ing or full brake application and bad roads into
account.
R The applicable requi rements and guidelines
re lating toload-securing practices are met.
If th is is not the case, this may constitute a
punishable o.ence, depending on local legisla- tion and any ensuing consequences. Obser
ve
countr y-speci/c la ws.
Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular inter vals during a long jour-
ne y.Ad just the load securing as necessar y.Infor-
mation on how tosecure loads cor rectly can be
obtained from the manufacturers of the load
securing aids or lashing material for load securing,
fo rex ample.
Also obser vethe no tes on loading guidelines
(/ page 214).
When securing loads, obser vethefo llowing:
R Fill spaces between the load and the load com-
partment walls or wheel wells. Forth is pur-
pose, use rigid load securing aids, such as
ch oc ks,wo oden /xings or padding.
R Attach secured and stabilised loads in all direc-
tions.
Use the lashing points or the tie-down eyes
and guide rails in there ar compartment.
Only use lashing materials, such as lashing
nets and lashing st raps, which ha vebeen tes-
te d in accordance with cur rent standa rds (e.g.
DIN EN). Alw ays use the lashing points closest
to the load and pad sharp edges.
% You can obtain lashing material tested in
acco rdance with cur rent standa rds (e.g.
DIN EN) from a specialist company or from a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop.
N No ot
te on t
e on t he lashing points and tie-do
he lashing points and tie-do wney
wn eyes on
es on
t
t he load com
he load com par
partment
tment 0oor
0oorf
for passeng
or passeng er v
er vehicles
ehicles
(v
(v ehicle cat
ehicle cat egor
egor y M1)
y M1) Example: lashing angle
for best load security
d Vertical tothe load compartment 0oor
e Load compartment 0oor 216
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1
Direction of pull with 75° lashing angle
2 Direction of pull with 45° lashing angle
The lashing angle is the angle form ed between the
load compartment 0oor and the lashing material.
Fo r optimum load securing in accordance with
standard ISO 27955 the lashing angle must be
between 45° 2and 75° 1. The maximum nomi-
nal tensile load of 350 daN forth e tie-down eyes in
th e load compartment 0oor or in the guide rails
may not be exceeded. Ov
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of lashing points
w of lashing points Example:
variable lashing points in the guide rails
1 Guide rails
2 Tie-down eye
Do not attem pttomodify or repair the lashing
points, tie-down eyes or lashing materials. Read
th e information on quali/ed specialist workshops
(/ page 24). F
F
itting and r
itting and r emo
emoving tie-do
ving tie-do wney
wn eyes
es &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due toincor rectly
installed tie-down eyes
If th e tie-down eyes are not cor rectly ins talled,
th ey can slip or tear out.
This may cause objects, lug gage orthe load to
slip, tip over or be thro wn about theve hicle
interior, st riking vehicle occupants. #
Make sure that the tie-down eyes are
cor rectly ins talled and do not mo ve. #
Obser vethe no tes on the loading guidelines
and on securing loads (/ page 214). Example: guide
rails Ti
e-down eyes for guide rails
F
F itting
itting #
Turn me talreta ining ring 3 sothat it is paral-
lel tothe long axis of tie-down eye2 as illus-
trated.
The locking pin can only be pushed down su1-
cient lyand allow the tie-down eyeto be /tted,
mo ved or remo ved, if the me talre taining ring is
parallel tothe long axis of the tie-down eye. #
Hold tie-down eye2 between your fore /nger
and middle /nger as illustrated, and place your
th umb thro ugh me talreta ining ring 3 and on
th e central pressure point. #
Use your thumb topush the locking pin down
as far as it will go. #
Push tie-down eye2 near the load using the
notches on guide rail1, and mo veit appr ox-
imately 12 mm. #
Remo ve yo urthumb from the pressure point
and slide tie-down eye2 until it engages. #
Turn me talreta ining ring 3 sothat it is per-
pendicular tothe long axis of tie-down eye2.
The locking pin cannot be pushed down far if
th e me talreta ining ring is perpendicular tothe
long axis of the tie-down eye. This pr events the Tr
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tie-down
eye from being released unintention-
all y,e.g. if the tie-down eye is stepped on. #
Check that tie-down eye2 is seated cor-
re ctl y.
The tie-d owney e cannot be mo ved.
R
R emo
emo ving
ving #
Turn me talreta ining ring 3 sothat it is paral-
lel tothe long axis of tie-down eye2. #
Grip tie-down eye2 as described abo ve
under /tting and use your thumb topush the
locking pin down as far as it will go. #
Slide tie-down eye2 and pull it up and out
th ro ugh the notch of guide rail1. Load secur
Load secur
ing aid
ing aid R
R
emo
emo ving or
ving or /tting
/ttinga load pr ot
a load pr otection net
ection net &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects being poor lysecured
The load pr otection net alone cannot restrain
or secu reheavy objects, lug gage or heavy
loads.
Yo u could be hit byan unsecured load during
sudden changes in direction, braking or in the
eve nt of an accident. #
Always st owobjects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn about theve hicle. #
Secure objects, lug gage or loads against
slipping or tipping over,e.g. byusing
lashing material, even when you are
using the load pr otection net. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due tositting
behind a load pr otection net
Ve hicle occupants can be pressed against the
load pr otection net. There is a risk of injury! #
Never allow vehicle occupants tosit
behind the load pr otection net. The load pr
otection net partitions the load com-
partment. It pr otects vehicle occupants from light
objects and/or lug gage slipping or tipping over.
Yo u can install the load pr otection net at an angle
behind the front seats or behind the /rst row of
re ar seats. #
Obser vethe no tes on securing loads
(/ page 216). Upper
retainer Floor anchorage (e
xample: secured tie-down eye)
F
F itting
itting #
Remo vethe luggage compartment partition if
necessary (/ page 219). #
Clip the load pr otection net into upper retain-
ers 1in such a wayth at tensioning straps 3
fa ce there ar of theve hicle. #
Fit tie-down eyes 5 into the guide rails close
to there ar seat legs (/ page 217).Position
th em at least 5 cm from the seat legs toallow
subsequent mo vement of there ar seat. #
Check that tie-down eyes 5 are seated cor-
re ctl y.
Ti e-down eyes 5 should not mo ve. #
Clip hooks 4ontensioning straps 3into tie-
down eyes 5. #
Foldtensioning element 2up. 218
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#
Pull the loose end of tensioning straps 3
down in the direction of the ar row until ten-
sioning straps 3are tight. #
Foldtensioning element 2down toachie ve
th e /nal tension on the straps. #
If necessar y,/t the luggage compartment par-
tition (/ page 219). #
ATer tr avelling a short distance, check that the
load pr otection net is taut, and retighten it if
necessar y.
R R emo emo ving
ving #
Remo vethe luggage compartment partition if
necessary (/ page 219). #
Foldtensioning element 2up.
Te nsioning straps 3are sla ck. #
Unclip hooks 4oftensioning straps 3from
tie-d owney es 5 atthe bottom. #
Unclip the load pr otection net from upper
reta iners 1. #
When requ ired, remo vetie-down eyes 5
(/ page 217). #
If necessar y,/t the luggage compartment par-
tition (/ page 219). #
Roll up the load pr otection net and fasten it,
still rolled up, using theVe lcro fastene rs.
A A djus djus ting t
ting t he fr
he front seat wit
ont seat wit h t
h the load pr ot
he load pr otection
ection
ne
ne t
t/tt
/tt ed
ed #
Foldtensioning element 2on straps 3
upwards.
The load pr otection net slac kens. #
Correctly adjust the front seat. #
Re-tension the load pr otection net. Using t Using t
he lugg
he lugg ag
age com
e com par
partment par
tment par tition
tition &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
objects in theve hicle
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, tip over or be thro wn
about, st riking vehicle occupants.
This also applies to:
R luggage or loads
R seats which ha vebeen remo ved and are
being transpor ted in theve hicle in an
ex ceptional case There is a
risk of injur y,particular lyin the
eve nt of braking manoeuvres or abrupt
ch anges in direction. #
Always st owobjects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed about. #
Before tr avelling, secure objects, luggage
or load toprev ent them slipping or tip-
ping over. #
When a seat is remo ved, keep it prefera-
bly outside theve hicle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident or injury when
th e luggage compartment partition is not
loc ked in position
The luggage compartment partition can come
loose when driving and be thro wn about the
ve hicle interior. #
Fitth e luggage compartment partition as
described. #
ATer /tting the luggage compartment
partition, alw ays make sure that the lug-
ga ge compartment partition is loc ked
and folded down. *
N NOOTE
TE Damage tothe luggage compart-
ment partition due toheavy loads If
th e luggage compartment partition is loaded
with too much weight, the /xture points and
th e luggage compartment partition may be
damaged. #
Do not load more than 50 kg on the lug-
ga ge compartment partition. The luggage compartment partition is only secured
cor rectly when bo thleve rs are loc ked. #
Comply with the loading guidelines
(/ page 214). Tr
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