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control panel USA only X Increasing/decreasing: Turn

temperature control 1 and/or 7
(Y page 186) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise.

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3-zone automatic climate control

Canada only X Increasing/decreasing: Turn

temperature control 1 and/or 9
(Y page 189) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise.

Rear temperature with front climate control panel X Press button : (USA only) or Ñ

(Canada only). Canada only: In display e (Y page 189) you will see the ) symbol.

USA only X Increasing/decreasing: Turn

temperature control 7 (Y page 186) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise.

Canada only X Increasing/decreasing: Turn

temperature control 9 (Y page 189) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise.

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3-zone automatic climate control Rear temperature with rear climate control panel X Increasing/decreasing: Turn

temperature control 2 (Y page 192) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise.

Adjusting air distribution

USA only The air distribution can be adjusted manually. The symbols on the buttons represent the following functions: Symbol

Function

{ Directs air to the windshield and

side air vents

a Directs air through the center

and side air vents

Y Directs air to the footwells and

side air vents

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X Press the desired air distribution button

{, a, or Y. The automatic mode is switched off. The indicator lamp in the desired button comes on.

Canada only The air distribution can be adjusted separately on each side of the passenger compartment. The symbols on the buttons represent the following functions:

Symbol Driver’s side

Symbol Passenger side

Function

6 Z Directs air to the windshield and side air vents

7 a Directs air through the center, side and rear passenger compartment air vents

8 Y Directs air to the footwells and side air vents

X Press the desired air distribution button 6, 7, or 8 for the driver’s side, or Z, a, or Y for the passenger side. The automatic mode is switched off. The indicator lamp in the desired button comes on.

Adjusting air volume USA only X Decrease/increase: Press button · or

Q. The automatic mode is switched off. The selected blower speed is shown in air volume display b (Y page 186).

Canada only X Decrease/increase: Press button · or

Q. The automatic mode is switched off. The selected blower speed appears in display e (Y page 189).

Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the windshield and the side windows. i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again.

Activating X Press button |.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The climate control switches to the following functions automatically: Rmost efficient blower speed and heating

power, depending on outside temperature

Rair flows onto the windshield and the

front door windows (side air vents must be open)

Rthe air conditioning compressor

switches on at outside temperatures above approximately 41‡ (5†) for air- drying

Adjustments You can adjust the air volume and the temperature when the front defroster is switched on. The air flow will remain on the windshield and front door windows. X Press button Ï to decrease or button Q to increase air volume to the desired level. The air volume decreases/increases to the next lower/higher blower speed and heating switches to the temperature that

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3-zone automatic climate control was set before the front defroster was switched on. The indicator lamp in button | goes out. The indicator lamp in button 9 comes on.

or X Turn temperature control 1 and/or 7
(USA only) (Y page 186) or 1 and/or 9
(Canada only) (Y page 189) slightly in any direction. Heating switches to the temperature that was set before the front defroster was switched on. The indicator lamp in button | goes out. The indicator lamp in button 9 comes on.

i The air conditioning compressor remains

on even if the indicator lamp in button | goes out. This helps to prevent the windshield from fogging.

Deactivating X Press button | once more.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out. Defrosting is turned off.

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3-zone automatic climate control The previous settings are once again in effect. The air conditioning compressor remains switched on.

i To deactivate, you can also press button

´ or U.

Windshield fogged on the outside X Switch the windshield wipers on

(Y page 122).

X Press button U.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out. Air volume and air distribution are controlled separately for each zone.

If the automatic air volume and air distribution are switched off: X Press buttons Y/811 and a/

711.

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Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside (e. g. before driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. G Warning! Fogged windows impair visibility, endangering you and others. If the windows begin to fog on the inside, switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging. If interior window fogging persists, make sure the air conditioning is activated, or press button |.

X Activating: Press button :.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

i The air recirculation mode is activated

automatically at high outside temperatures. The indicator lamp in button : is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switched on automatically.

A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes. If you have turned off the air conditioning or the outside temperature is below 41‡ (5†), the air recirculation mode will not switch on automatically.

X Deactivating: Press button :.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.

i The manually selected air recirculation

mode is deactivated automatically: Rafter 5 minutes if the outside

temperature is below approximately 41‡ (5†)

Rafter 5 minutes if the air conditioning and

air-drying are turned off

Rafter 30 minutes if the outside

temperature is above approximately 41‡ (5†)

At outside temperatures above 79‡ (26†) the system will not automatically switch back to outside air. A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes.

Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. i How long the system will provide heating depends on the coolant temperature and the battery voltage. Regardless of the temperature and air volume set on the climate control panel, an interior temperature is aimed at by 72‡ (22†) and the blower runs on low speed to protect the vehicle battery.

X Activating: Switch off the ignition. X Press button 9.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

X Deactivating: Press button 9 again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.

The residual heat is deactivated automatically: Rwhen the ignition is switched on Rafter approximately 30 minutes Rif the battery voltage drops Rif the coolant temperature is too low

Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. You can use the settings of the driver’s side, such as temperature, air volume and air distribution, for all temperature zones. These settings only need to be made once and the climate control system will automatically regulate the settings for all temperature zones quickly and comfortably. X Activating: Adjust the air temperature, air

volume and air distribution.

X Press button ;.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The driver-side settings are used for all temperature zones.

X Deactivating: Press button ; again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes out.

i If you manually set the temperature, air volume or air distribution for the passenger side or the rear passenger compartment when the MONO setting is active, the MONO setting will be switched off.

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Rear window defroster

Rear window defroster

G Warning! Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is switched off automatically after some time of operation depending on the outside temperature. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press button 1 on the

respective climate control panel. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. X Switching off: Press button 1 again.

! If the rear window defroster switches off

too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is insufficient voltage in the battery. The system responds automatically by switching the rear window defroster off.

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Power tilt/sliding sunroof

As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the rear window defroster switches back on automatically.

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Power tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/ closing procedure. The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode the tilt/sliding sunroof encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the tilt/sliding sunroof and open it slightly. The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently when the sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked” section for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sunroof switch in any direction.

G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. G Warning! The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

! To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof. Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunctions. If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof due to a malfunction contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Please keep in mind that weather

conditions can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding

sunroof using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 127) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 128).

i After switching off the ignition or

removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the tilt/sliding sunroof until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the tilt/sliding sunroof for up to 5 minutes.

Sunroof switch 1 Raising 2 Opening 3 Closing With the sunroof closed or raised, you can slide the sunroof screen forward and back.

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Power tilt/sliding sunroof

X Switch on the ignition.

Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2.

X Release the sunroof switch when the

desired position is reached.

X Express operation: To open the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 and release.

X Stopping during express operation:

Move the sunroof switch in any direction.

i When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open,

resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pressure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the position of the tilt/ sliding sunroof or open a window slightly.

Sunroof screen

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Power tilt/sliding sunroof Raising X Rasing manually: Press and hold the

sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1.

X Release the sunroof switch when the

desired position is reached.

X Express operation: To raise the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 and release.

X Stopping during express operation:

Move the sunroof switch in any direction.

Closing X Closing manually: Pull and hold the

sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 3.

X Release the sunroof switch when the

desired position is reached.

X Express operation: To close the tilt/

sliding sunroof completely, pull the sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 3 and release.

X Stopping during express operation:

Move the sunroof switch in any direction.

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Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when 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, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly. However, the tilt/sliding sunroof will exert greater force before reversing than when the tilt/sliding sunroof is closed in express operation. Please exercise caution! X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof has stopped because it was blocked, pull the sunroof switch in direction of arrow 3 (Y page 201) until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully closed.

If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof

was blocked, pull the sunroof switch in direction of arrow 3 until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully closed.

G Warning! 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 Rafter the battery has been disconnected or

discharged

Rafter a malfunction Rif 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.

X Vehicles with SmartKey: Switch off the

ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

X Vehicles 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.

X Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunroof

from the fuse box (Y page 385). X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box. X Switch on the ignition. X Press and hold the sunroof switch in

direction of arrow 1 (Y page 201) until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear.

X Keep holding the sunroof switch in

direction of arrow 1 for approximately 1 second.

X Check the express operation feature

(Y page 201). If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens and closes completely, the roof is synchronized. Otherwise repeat the above steps.

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Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds The roller sunblinds only operate with the tilt/ sliding panel closed. The front and rear roller sunblind cannot be operated individually. G Warning! When extending the roller sunblinds, make sure no one is in danger of being injured by the extending procedure. The extending of the roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by releasing the switch.

Roof panel switch 1 Retracting 2 Retracting

3 Extending X Switch on the ignition. X Retracting/Extending: Move the roof

panel switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrow 1, 2 or 3
until the roller sunblinds have reached their desired position.

X Express retracting: Push the roof panel

switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 and release. The roller sunblinds retract completely. X Stopping during express retracting:

Move the roof panel switch in any direction.

Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/ closing procedure. The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode the tilt/sliding panel encounters an

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portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

! To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt/sliding panel. Do not open the tilt/sliding panel if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunctions.

! Please keep in mind that weather

conditions can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the tilt/sliding panel and open it slightly. The tilt/sliding panel operates differently when the roof panel switch is pressed and held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding panel is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding panel can be immediately halted by releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof panel switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the roof panel switch in any direction. G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. G Warning! The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or

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Roof panel switch 1 Raising 2 Opening 3 Closing The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the roller sunblinds retracted. i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding

panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 127) or see “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 128). X Switch on the ignition.

Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the

roof panel switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2.

X Release the roof panel switch when the

desired position is reached.

X Express operation: To open the tilt/

sliding panel completely, press the roof panel switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 and release.

X Stopping during Express operation:

Move the roof panel switch in any direction.

i When the tilt/sliding panel is open,

resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pressure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the position of the tilt/ sliding panel or open a window slightly.

Raising X Rasing manually: Press and hold the roof

panel switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1.

X Release the roof panel switch when the

desired position is reached.

Closing X Closing manually: Pull and hold the roof

panel switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 3.

X Release the roof panel switch when the

desired position is reached.

Closing when the tilt/sliding panel is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing the tilt/sliding panel without automatic reversal function.

If the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the tilt/sliding panel has stopped because it was blocked, pull the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3
(Y page 203) until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.

If the tilt/sliding panel is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the tilt/sliding panel was

blocked, pull the roof panel switch in

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Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel direction of arrow 3 until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed. G Warning! Pulling and holding the roof panel switch to close the tilt/sliding panel immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the tilt/sliding panel to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the roof panel switch.

Synchronizing The tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblinds must be synchronized Rafter the battery has been disconnected or

discharged

Rafter a malfunction Rif the tilt/sliding panel does not open

smoothly

! Do not attempt to open or close the tilt/ sliding panel before the tilt/sliding panel is properly synchronized. The tilt/sliding panel could otherwise lock-up in the open position. If the tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or synchronized, contact an authorized

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Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance.

X Vehicles with SmartKey: Remove the

SmartKey from the starter switch.

X Vehicles 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.

X Remove the respective fuse from the fuse

box (Y page 385).

X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box. X Switch on the ignition. X Push and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow 3 (Y page 204) until the roller sunblinds are fully extended.

X Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 (Y page 204) for approximately 1 second.

X Pull and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow 2 (Y page 204) until the roller sunblinds are fully retracted.

X Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 2 (Y page 204) for approximately 1 second.

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X Push and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow 3 (Y page 204) until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.

X Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 (Y page 204) for approximately 1 second.

X Check the Express operation feature of the

tilt/sliding panel (Y page 203). If the tilt/sliding panel opens completely, the roof is synchronized. Otherwise repeat the above steps.

Loading and storing Loading instructions G Warning! Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using 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 and 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. The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. Always use cargo tie- down rings, and if so equipped, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo. Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

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The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers and luggage/cargo must never exceed the load limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as

specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar (Y page 255). In addition, the load must be distributed in such a way so that the weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are indicated on the certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar (Y page 255). For more information, see “Tire and Loading Information” (Y page 256). The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustration shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: RAlways place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible.

RThe heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against front or rear seat backrests.

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Loading and storing i The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. The expanded cargo volume (Y page 209) should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone.

Roof rack For information about further roof rack equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. G Warning! Only use the roof rack when the basic carrier bars have been completely mounted. The left and right roof rails are only stabilized by means of the basic carrier bars being mounted. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb (100 kg). Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded.

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Loading and storing Make sure Ryou can open the tailgate completely Ryou can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof (or tilt/sliding panel) at the rear completely Ryou can open the tilt/sliding sunroof (or

tilt/sliding panel) completely

1 Trim cover X Flip trim covers 1 open. X Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage

points under trim covers 1.

X Observe manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

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Parcel nets G Warning! USA only: 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 Occupant Classification System OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category. G Warning! The parcel net is 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 net. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. The parcel net 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. Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. Always follow loading instructions (Y page 206).

Cargo compartment 1 Cargo tie-down ring

Hooks Two hooks are located on the rear compartment trim panels, one on each side.

1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light-weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).

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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 210)

Rfully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row

seats (Y page 211) G Warning! 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, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. Always use the cargo tie-down rings.

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Second-row footwell 1 Cargo tie-down ring

Third-row footwell 1 Cargo tie-down ring

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Loading and storing G Warning! Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! When the outboard second-row seats are folded forward, the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and the outboard second-row seats.

! Close the cup holders in front of the

second-row seats before folding the second-row seats. Otherwise you could damage the cup holders and the second- row seats.

Expanding cargo volume in part Folding third-row seats X Completely lower the head restraints of the

third-row seats.

i The third-row head restraints are

adjusted in the same manner as the head restraints of the second-row seats (Y page 105).

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1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest X Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1. X Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest

3 in direction of arrow. Seat backrest 3 is released.

3 Seat backrest 4 Seat cushion 5 Strap X Move seat backrest 3 slightly forward.

Seat cushion 4 is released and folds forward automatically.

X Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal

position.

i Strap 5 serves to pull up the seat

backrest when bringing the third-row seats back to their original position (Y page 213).

! When folding both seat rows, it is

important that you fold the seats in the following order: Rsecond-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles) Routboard second-row seats Rthird-row seats Otherwise, you could damage the seats.

Folding second-row middle seat ! Close the cup holders in front of the

second-row seats before folding the second-row middle seat. Otherwise you could damage the cup holders and the second-row middle seat.

X Fold the second-row middle seat to armrest

position (Y page 106).

Expanding cargo volume fully G Warning! 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 accident and be thrown around the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Armrest position 1 Seat release strap 2 Seat X Pull release strap 1 in direction of arrow.

The seat is released and flips up and forward.

X Push down on seat 2 until it engages.

Folded position

Folding outboard second-row seats ! When the outboard second-row seats are folded forward, the front seats may not be

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moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and the outboard second-row seats.

! Close the cup holders in front of the

second-row seats before folding the second-row seats. Otherwise you could damage the cup holders and the second- row seats.

X Move the seat to be folded to its rearmost

position (Y page 104).

X Remove the rear center console, if so

equipped (Y page 222).

i The rear center console can remain

installed, if installed in the most forward position (Y page 223). However, the cargo compartment floor will then not be an even plane.

X Remove the head restraint from the

respective second-row seat (Y page 105).

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1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion 3 Release lever X Place the head restraint on seat cushion

2.

X Relieve the load on seat backrest 1 and pull release lever 3 past the resistance point in direction of arrow as far as it will go. Seat and seat backrest 1 are unlocked. X Fold seat backrest 1 forward until it fully

rests on seat cushion 2 in a horizontal position.

1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion X Push down on folded seat backrest 1 until

seat cushion 2 engages in seat base.

Folding third-row seats X Completely lower the head restraints of the

third-row seats.

i The third-row head restraints are

adjusted in the same manner as the head restraints of the second-row seats (Y page 105).

1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest X Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1. X Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest

3 in direction of arrow. Seat backrest 3 is released.

X Slowly move seat backrest 3 forward. Seat cushion 7 is released and folds forward automatically.

3 Seat backrest (third-row seat) 4 Recess (on second-row seat backrest) 5 Guide pin (on third-row seat cushion) 6 Seat backrest (second-row seat) 7 Seat cushion (third-row seat) 8 Strap

i Strap 8 serves to pull up the seat

backrest when bringing the third-row seats back to their original position (Y page 213).

X Fold seat cushion 7 to a horizontal

position. Guide pin 5 must engage in recess 4 of seat backrest 6.

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i The second-row seats must be in their

rearmost position (Y page 104).

X Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal

position.

Returning seats to their original position G Warning! Make sure Rthe seats are properly locked Rthe seat backrests are in an upright

position and are properly locked

An outboard second-row seat is properly locked only when lock status indicator 1
is in hinged position and red marking 2 is barely visible, see “Lock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)”. If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, 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 belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

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Loading and storing ! When returning the seats to their original position, it is important to proceed in the following order: Rthird-row seats Routboard second-row seats Rsecond-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles) Otherwise, you could damage the seats.

Third-row seats

Outboard second-row seats

X Reach into strap 8 and pull seat backrest

3 into a vertical position.

seat backrest 1 to an angle of approximately 45°.

X Pull release handle 2 and adjust seat

backrest 3 to desired position.

X Move seat cushion 7 to a vertical position. X Fold seat cushion 7 towards the seat

backrest 3 until it audibly engages.

X Install the head restraint 2 (Y page 105). X Adjust the seat backrest 1 to the desired

position (Y page 104).

X Check whether the seat is properly locked,

see “Lock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)” (Y page 214).

X Adjust the seat fore or aft to the desired

position (Y page 104).

Lock status indicators (outboard second- row seats)

2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest 7 Seat cushion 8 Strap

! Do not fold up seat cushion 7 before folding seat backrest 3, as this could damage the upholstery.

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1 Seat backrest 2 Head restraint 3 Releas lever X Pull release lever 3 past the resistance point as far as it will go and move up the

Outboard second-row seat unlocked 1 Lock status indicator 2 Red marking

When the seat is unlocked, lock status indicator 1 is extended and red marking 2 is clearly visible. X When the seat is unlocked, push seat backrest back until the seat audibly engages.

Second-row middle seat

Outboard second-row seat locked 1 Lock status indicator 2 Red marking When the seat is locked, lock status indicator 1 is in hinged position and red marking 2
is barely visible.

Armrest position 1 Seat release strap 2 Seat X Pull release strap 1 of seat 2 in direction

of arrow. The seat is released and flips up and backwards.

X Push down on seat 2 until it engages in

armrest position.

X Pull seat backrest release strap 1 of seat backrest (Y page 106) in direction of arrow. X Fold seat backrest 2 (Y page 106) to the

rear until it audibly engages.

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Cargo compartment cover blind The cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the third-row seats or the second-row seats. ! With the cargo compartment cover blind installed, do not pile luggage higher than the lower edges of the rear side windows.

i The cargo compartment cover blind has two extensions which are connected to the cargo compartment cover blind by cords. The cargo compartment cover blind must be extended for installation behind the second-row seats (Y page 216).

Blind installed behind third-row seats 1 Handle 2 Mount

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Loading and storing X Rolling out blind: Pull blind on handle 1

across the cargo compartment.

X Guide blind into mounts 2 and release. X Rolling up blind: Disengage blind and

guide retraction by its handle 1.

Removing and installing blind

X Installing: For installation behind second

row seats, install the blind extensions (Y page 217).

i To avoid loss of the covers, keep them in a safe place while not in use, e.g. the glove box.

! For installation behind third-row seats,

the blind extensions must not be installed. Otherwise, blind could be damaged.

X Remove the mount covers in the side trims of the third seat row when installing roller blind 2 behind the second-row seats.

X Make sure release button 1 faces up and

the roller blind handle (Y page 215) is to the rear before inserting the roller blind. X Place left side of blind 2 in left mount. X Position right side of blind 2 over right

mount.

X Press release button 1 and guide blind

2 into mount.

X Make sure the cargo compartment cover

blind is securely fastened.

Blind installed behind second-row seats 1 Release button 2 Blind X Removing: Roll up blind 2. X Push release button 1. X Pull blind 2 to the left until it engages.

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Mount cover behind second-row seats X Press on cover at its lower edge as

indicated by arrow. The cover’s upper edge flips up.

X Remove cover by pulling its upper edge out

of side trim in direction of arrow.

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When not in use, you can attach the cover blind extensions to the cover blind.

1 Blind 2 Extension 3 Guidings 4 Guide pins X Position extension 2 over blind 1. Guide pins 4 must point directly at guidings 3.

X Turn extension 2 and blind 1 in opposite

directions as indicated by the arrows. Guide pins 4 must engage in guidings 3.

5 Extension guide rail 6 Mounting X With the cargo compartment cover

installed behind third-row seats, insert extension guide rail 5 into mounting 6. X Push extension into mounting 6 as far as

it will go.

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Cargo net G Warning! 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. To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occupant compartment during a collision or sudden maneuver, always use cargo net when transporting cargo. 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 in two locations:

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Loading and storing

Installing the cargo net

Pulling the cargo net tight

1 Holder behind B-Pillar 2 Holder behind C-Pillar RWith the cargo volume expanded in part

(Y page 210), use holders behind C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in the third- row footwell (Y page 209).

RWith the cargo volume fully expanded

(Y page 211), use holders behind B-pillars 1 and the cargo tie-down rings in the second-row footwell (Y page 209).

X Open the hook and loop fasteners on the

cargo net package.

X Roll out the cargo net. X Unfold the cargo net. X Engage the lower cargo net bar.

The cargo net bar must engage audibly.

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Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar 1 Holder 2 Cargo net bar 3 Cargo net bar X Hang cargo net bar 2 on holder 1 as

indicated by the arrow.

X Push cargo net bar 2 forward into holder

1 in direction of arrow. X Engage cargo net bar 3.

The cargo net bar must engage audibly.

Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell 1 Belt hook 2 Cargo tie-down ring 3 Tightening belt X Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down ring

2 in direction of arrow.

X Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end in

direction of arrow until the cargo net is pulled tight.

X After driving a short distance, make sure the cargo net is still tight and, if necessary, pull it tight again.

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Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie-down ring X Loosen the tightening belt by pulling buckle

1 upward in direction of arrow.

X Remove belt hook 2 from cargo tie-down

ring 3.

Removing and storing the cargo net X Take cargo net bar 2 out of holder 1

(Y page 218).

X Press the red button on the upper and lower

cargo net bar.

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Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during Rbraking Rvehicle maneuvers Ran accident

Glove box Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX socket or a media interface are located in the glove box. For information on Audio AUX mode or on media interface, see separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Fold the cargo net. X Roll up the cargo net. X Close the hook and loop fasteners on the

cargo net package.

Storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests. If so equipped, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid

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Loading and storing X Opening: Pull glove box lid release 1. X Closing: Push glove box lid 2 up until it

engages.

Locking and unlocking the glove box separately You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. The glove box can only be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key.

$ Unlocking glove box % Locking glove box

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Storage compartment in front center console

1 Button to open telephone tray 2 Button to open storage compartment

i If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat

Entertainment Package, the storage compartment contains the DVD player (see separate operating instructions).

1 Cover 2 Chrome label X Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of cover

1. Cover 1 swings open.

Front armrest storage compartment/ telephone tray The storage compartment and the telephone tray can be opened separately.

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Rear armrest storage compartment A storage compartment is located in the armrest of the rear center console between the second-row seats.

3 Telephone tray 4 Coinholders

i The Roadside Assistance button p (Y page 234) and the Information button ¡ (Y page 234) are located in the telephone tray 3.

X Opening storage compartment: Press

button 2 and lift up armrest.

X Opening the telephone tray: Press button

1 and lift up armrest. Two coin holders 4 are located in front of telephone tray 3.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the upper storage compartment may be replaced by a control panel, for example in vehicles with rear climate control or rear automatic climate control (Y page 175).

Third-row storage compartment Storage compartments are located on the side trims of the third-row seats.

X Press button under armrest and lift up

armrest.

Rear storage compartment A storage compartment is located in front of the second-row seats.

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1 Storage compartment

i If your vehicle is equipped with a 3-zone

automatic climate control, the storage compartment is replaced by an adjustable air vent (Y page 177).

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Rear center console The rear center console is located between the second-row seats. The rear center console contains a storage compartment (Y page 221) and a cup holder (Y page 225). i When fully expanding the cargo

compartment, the rear center console has to be removed from the vehicle in order for the cargo compartment floor to be an even plane (Y page 211).

Removing G Warning! Remove all containers that may be stored in the cup holders of the rear center console. Otherwise liquids could spill on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment. Hot liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! To prevent damage to the rear center

console and/or its components, make sure

the storage compartment is closed before removing the rear center console.

i Remove all items from the rear armrest storage compartment (Y page 221) of the rear center console to reduce its weight.

1 Rear center console 2 Release handle 3 Rear center console base 4 Folding back 5 Handle 6 Anchorage points

X Pull release handle 2.

The front part of center console 1 is released from base 3.

X Lift center console 1 in direction of arrow

4 and hold it there.

X While holding center console 1 up, grip

handle 5.

X Lift center console 1 at rear handle 5 to release the center console from anchorage points 6.

X Take center console 1 out of the vehicle.

i Rear center console base 3 cannot be

removed.

Installing G Warning! The rear center console must be properly installed on the center console base. Driving with the rear center console not properly installed on the rear center console base may cause the rear center console to come loose and be thrown around in the vehicle interior, causing injury to vehicle occupants during

Rbraking Rvehicle maneuvers Ran accident

You can install the rear center console in two different positions. In the most forward position (position 1) you can expand the cargo compartment fully (Y page 211) without removing the rear center console. i The storage compartment and the cup

holders in the rear center console are only illuminated, when the rear center console is installed in the most rearward position (position 0).

1 Latch (position 1) 2 Latch (position 0) 3 Rear center console base

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4 Anchorage point (position 1) 5 Anchorage point (position 0)

3 Rear center console base 6 Rear center console X Position center console 6 above base

3.

X Insert the tabs at rear of center console

6 into anchorage points 4 or 5 on base 3.

X Guide front of center console 6 down

towards base 3. Center console 6 must rest on base 3. X Press down on front of center console 6
until it audibly engages in latch 1 or 2.

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Useful features Useful features Cup holders G Warning! In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Cup holder in front center console A cup holder and a card/ticket holder with bottle opener are located in the front center console.

1 Cup holder 2 Card/ticket holder X Removing: Lift card/ticket holder 2 at

the rear and take it out.

Card/ticket holder with bottle opener 3 Opener for screw caps 4 Opener for crown caps Cards and tickets can be inserted into the slot in the middle. The bottle opener is located underneath the card/ticket holder and has openers for crown caps and screw caps. i With the card/ticket holder removed, you can also take the rubber inlet from the cup holder for cleaning.

i Vehicles with rear center console are not equipped with cup holders in front of the second-row seats.

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2 Card/ticket holder 5 Tabs X Reinstalling: Guide tabs 5 into openings. X Guide rear of card/ticket holder 2 into

cup holder 1.

Cup holder in front of second-row seats Cup holder are located in front of the second- row seats. ! Close the cup holder when not in use and

before folding the second-row seats. Otherwise you could damage the cup holder.

1 Cover 2 Release button X Opening: Press release button 2.

Cover 1 opens automatically.

1 Cover X Pull cover 1 down in direction of arrow as

far as it will go.

1 Cover 3 Cup holder

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Useful features X Pull out cup holder 3 in direction of arrow

as far as it will go.

X Closing: Make sure you have removed all

containers from the cup holder.

X Push cup holder 3 in until it engages. X Close cover 1.

Cup holder in rear center console Cup holder is located on the rear center console between the second-row seats.

1 Cup holder

Sun visors G Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others.

1 Cup holder

Cup holder in third-row side trim Cup holder are located in the side trims of the third-row seats.

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1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor 3 Vanity mirror lamp 4 Vanity mirror cover 5 Vanity mirror 6 Holder, e.g. for gas cards 7 Mounting

Glare through the windshield X Flip sun visor 1 down when you

experience glare.

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Useful features X Extending: Pull on tab 2 and engage it in

holder 1.

X Retracting: Disengage tab 2 from holder

1 and guide retraction.

! Always guide the sunshade. Do not let it snap back abruptly, as the retractor could be damaged.

! With the sunshade raised and the respective door window open, the sunshade could disengage and snap back when driving at high vehicle speeds, e.g. on highways, and damage the retractor. You should therefore always either close the door window or lower the sunshade when driving at high speed.

Glare through a door window

Vanity mirror The mirror lamp only functions when the sun visor is engaged in mounting. X Flip sun visor 1 down. X Lift up vanity mirror cover 4.

Vanity mirror lamp 3 comes on.

Rear door window sunshade This feature is only available in the USA.

1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor X Close vanity mirror cover 4 if opened. X Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting

7.

X Pivot sun visor 1 to the side. X Flip down additional sun visor 2 when you

experience additional glare through the windshield.

1 Holder 2 Tab

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Center console ashtray G Warning! Remove front ashtray insert only with vehicle standing still.

1 Cover 2 Ashtray insert X Opening: Open cover 1 (Y page 220). X Removing ashtray insert: Grab ashtray

insert 2 on the sides and pull it out upwards.

i A storage compartment is located under

the ashtray insert.

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! The storage compartment is not heat- proof. Therefore, do not stub cigaretts in the storage compartment.

X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Insert

ashtray insert 2 and push down until the ball catch engages.

X Closing: Push down cover 1.

Rear seat ashtray (second row) i Vehicles with rear center console

(Y page 222) are not equipped with an ashtray in front of the second-row seats.

! Close the ashtray when not in use and

before folding the second-row seats. Otherwise you could damage the ashtray.

1 Cover X Opening: Open cover 1 (Y page 225).

1 Cover 2 Ashtray insert

X Removing ashtray insert: Push on

ashtray insert 2 and pull it out upwards.

X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Insert

ashtray insert 2 into opening.

X Push down ashtray insert 2 until it

engages.

X Close cover 1.

Cigarette lighter G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. G Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Make sure any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.

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Useful features however, that connecting accessories to the lighter socket (for example extensive connecting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket. With the socket damaged, the lighter may not function properly any longer.

! The cigarette lighter is not designed for

use with the electric air pump. Use the power outlet in the second-row footwell for electric air pump operation.

i If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter

is being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged.

Power outlets i You can use the power outlets even if the

ignition is switched off. An emergency shut-off feature is designed to prevent the vehicle’s on-board voltage from dropping below a minimum level. If the on-board voltage drops to this minimum level, the power outlets are automatically switched off, to help preserve engine starting power.

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1 Cover 2 Cigarette lighter X Open cover 1 (Y page 220). X Switch on the ignition. X Push in cigarette lighter 2.

Cigarette lighter 2 will pop out automatically when hot.

X Take out cigarette lighter 2. X Reinsert cigarette lighter 2 in its socket

after use.

! The lighter socket can be used to

accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind,

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Useful features 12V Power outlets ! If you use all power outlets in the vehicle,

make sure that the maximum current drawn does not exceed 55 A.

! The power outlets in the passenger

footwell and cargo compartment are not designed for use with the electric air pump. Use the power outlet in the second-row footwell for electric air pump operation.

The power outlets can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. mobile phone chargers, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 20 A (240 W). If the engine is off and the power outlets are being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged.

Power outlet in front passenger footwell

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115V AC Socket G Warning! The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage. Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle with the same caution and prudence that you exercise when using power outlets at home. Keep any fluids away from the 115V AC socket. Do not clean the socket with fluids or tapered objects. Keep the 115V AC socket cover in the closed position, when not in use. Otherwise, you could suffer an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured. G Warning! A device that you connect must have a suitable plug that complies with U.S. standards. Never pull on the cable to unplug a plug from the 115V AC socket. Do not use a damaged connection cable. The 115V AC socket may not be connected to another 115V AC power source. This could cause serious personal injury to you and/ or others.

Power outlet in second-row footwell

Power outlet in cargo compartment

G Warning! If the 115V AC socket is damaged or torn out of the trim, do not use or touch the 115V AC socket. Using a 115V AC socket that is damaged or torn out of the trim could cause serios personal injury to you and/or others.