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X Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunroof

from the fuse box (Y page 340). X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box. X Switch on the ignition. X Press and hold the sunroof switch in

direction of arrow : (Y page 182) until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear.

X Keep holding the sunroof switch in

direction of arrow : for approximately 1 second.

X Check the express operation feature

(Y page 182). 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 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 : Retracting ; Retracting = Extending X Switch on the ignition. X Retracting/Extending: Move the roof

panel switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrow :, ; or = 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 ; 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 Observe Safety notes, see page 55. 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 the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open 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 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 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.

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! 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.

Roof panel switch : Raising ; Opening = 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 108) or see “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 108).

X Switch on the ignition.

Opening X Opening manually: Press and hold the

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

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 ; and release.

X Stopping during express operation:

Move the roof panel switch in any direction.

i Express opening is not available when the tilt/sliding panel is raised. The tilt/sliding panel must be closed first.

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 Raising manually: Press and hold the roof

panel switch in direction of arrow :.

X Release the roof panel switch when the

desired position is reached.

Closing X Closing manually: Pull and hold the roof

panel switch in direction of arrow =.

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 (e.g. by ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the tilt/sliding panel has

stopped and opened because it was blocked, pull and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.

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If the tilt/sliding panel is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the tilt/sliding panel was blocked and has opened, pull and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed. The tilt sliding panel closes without automatic reversal function. 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 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 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 340).

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 = (Y page 185) until the roller sunblinds are fully extended.

X Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow = (Y page 185) for approximately 1 second.

X Pull and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow ; (Y page 185) until the roller sunblinds are fully retracted.

X Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow ; (Y page 185) for approximately 1 second.

X Push and hold the roof panel switch in

direction of arrow = (Y page 185) until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.

X Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow = (Y page 185) for approximately 1 second.

X Check the express operation feature of the

tilt/sliding panel (Y page 184). 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. 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

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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 a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

Load distribution

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the weight of the vehicle including: Rfuel Rtools Rspare wheel Rinstalled accessories

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Rpassengers Rluggage/cargo It must never exceed the load limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle. The load limit and the GVWR are specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar (Y page 236). In addition, the load must be distributed 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 236). For more information, see “Tire and Loading Information” (Y page 237). 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. The heaviest items are to be placed towards the front of the vehicle. i The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. The expanded cargo volume (Y page 189) should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone.

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.

Roof rack For information about further roof rack equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

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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 vehicle without the roof rack loaded. Make sure 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

Ryou can open the tailgate completely

X Flip trim covers : open. X Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage

points under trim covers :.

X Observe manufacturer’s instructions for

installation.

Parcel nets G Warning! 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. G Warning! 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 186). 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.

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Cargo tie down rings, cargo compartment

Cargo tie down rings, second-row footwell

Cargo tie-down rings, third-row footwell

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 fold each seat of the rear passenger compartment separately to expand the cargo volume. You can expand the cargo volume Rin part, i.e. folding third-row seats

(Y page 190)

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

seats (Y page 190) 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. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. Always use the cargo tie-down rings. G Warning! Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

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

seats completely (Y page 88).

X Place seat belt in seat belt holder :. X Pull release handle ; on seat backrest

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

X Move seat backrest = slightly forward.

Seat cushion ? is released and folds forward automatically.

X Fold seat backrest = to a horizontal

position.

i Strap A serves to pull up the seat

backrest when bringing the third-row seats back to their original position (Y page 192).

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.

! 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 holder in front of the second-row seats before folding the second-row middle seat. Otherwise you could damage the cup holder and the second-row middle seat.

X Lower the head restraint of the second-row

middle seat completely (Y page 88).

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X Pull seat backrest release strap : in

direction of arrow.

X Completely fold seat backrest ; forward so that it rests on seat cushion = (armrest position).

Armrest position X Pull seat release strap ? in direction of

arrow. The seat is released and flips up and forward.

X Push down on seat A until it engages.

Folding outboard second-row seats ! 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 holder in front of the second-row seats before folding the second-row seats. Otherwise you could damage the cup holder and the second-row seats.

X Move the seat to be folded to its rearmost

position (Y page 87).

X Remove the rear center console, if so

equipped (Y page 200).

i The rear center console can remain

installed, if installed in the most forward position (Y page 200). 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 88).

X Place the head restraint on seat

cushion ;.

X Relieve the load on seat backrest : and pull release lever = past the resistance

Folded position

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point in direction of arrow as far as it will go. Seat and seat backrest : are unlocked. X Fold seat backrest : forward until it fully

rests on seat cushion ; in a horizontal position.

X Push down on folded seat backrest : until

seat cushion ; engages in seat base.

Folding third-row seats X Lower the head restraints of the third-row

seats completely.

i The third-row head restraints are

adjusted in the same manner as the head restraints of the second-row seats (Y page 88).

X Place seat belt in seat belt holder :. X Pull release handle ; on seat backrest

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

X Slowly move seat backrest = forward. Seat cushion C is released and folds forward automatically.

i Strap D serves to pull up the seat

backrest when bringing the third-row seats back to their original position (Y page 192).

X Fold seat cushion C to a horizontal

position. Guide pin A must engage in recess ? of seat backrest B.

i The second-row seats must be in their

rearmost position (Y page 87).

X Fold seat backrest = 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 : is in hinged position and red marking ; 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

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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.

! 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

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Outboard second-row seats

X Pull release lever = past the resistance point as far as it will go and move up seat backrest : to an angle of approximately 45°.

X Install head restraint ; (Y page 88). X Adjust the seat backrest to the desired

position (Y page 87).

X Push seat backrest back until the seat

engages audibly.

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

X Reach into strap = and pull seat

backrest ; into a vertical position.

X Pull release handle ? and adjust seat

backrest ; to desired position.

X Move seat cushion : to a vertical position. X Fold seat cushion : towards seat

backrest ; until it engages audibly.

X Check whether the seat is properly locked,

see “Lock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)” (Y page 193).

X Adjust the seat fore or aft to the desired

position (Y page 87).

Lock status indicators (outboard second- row seats)

Outboard second-row seat unlocked When the seat is unlocked, lock status indicator : is extended and red marking ; is clearly visible.

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X When the seat is unlocked, push seat backrest back until the seat engages audibly.

Outboard second-row seat locked When the seat is locked, lock status indicator : is in hinged position and red marking ; is barely visible. Second-row middle seat

Folded position X Pull seat release strap : of seat ; in

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

X Push down on seat ; until it engages in

armrest position.

X Pull seat backrest release strap :

(Y page 90) of seat backrest in direction of arrow.

X Fold seat backrest to the rear until it

engages audibly.

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. The cargo compartment cover blind must be extended for installation behind the second- row seats (Y page 195). The cargo compartment cover blind has two blind extensions which are connected to the cargo compartment cover blind by cords.

Blind installed behind third-row seats X Rolling out: Pull cargo compartment cover

blind on handle : across the cargo compartment.

X Guide cargo compartment cover blind into

mounts ; and release.

X Rolling up: Disengage cargo compartment

cover blind and guide retraction by its handle :.

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X Press on the mount cover at its lower edge

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

X Remove mount cover by pulling its upper edge out of side trim in direction of arrow. i To avoid loss of the mount covers, keep them in a safe place while not in use, e.g. the glove box.

X Make sure release button = faces up and the handle : is to the rear before inserting the cargo compartment cover blind.

X Place left side of cargo compartment cover

blind in left mount.

X Position right side of cargo compartment

cover blind over right mount.

X Press release button = and guide cargo

compartment cover blind into mount.

X Make sure cargo compartment cover blind

is securely fastened.

Extending cargo compartment blind

X Position blind extension ; over cargo

compartment cover blind :. Guide pins ? must point directly at guidings =.

X Turn blind extension ; and cargo

compartment cover blind : in opposite directions as indicated by the arrows. Guide pins ? must engage in guidings =.

Blind installed behind second-row seats X Removing: Roll up cargo compartment

cover blind.

X Push release button =. X Pull cargo compartment cover blind ? to

the left.

X Remove cargo compartment cover blind. X Installing: For installation behind second

row seats, install the blind extensions (Y page 195).

! For installation behind third-row seats,

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

X Remove the mount covers in the side trims of the third-row seats when installing the cargo compartment cover blind behind the second-row seats.

Mount cover in the side trims of the third-row seats

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

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 190), use holders : behind B-pillars and the cargo tie-down rings in the second-row footwell (Y page 189).

RWith the cargo volume expanded in part

(Y page 190), use holders ; behind C-pillars and the cargo tie-down rings in the third-row footwell (Y page 189).

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 upper cargo net bar.

The cargo net bar must engage audibly.

X With the cargo compartment cover blind

installed behind third-row seats, insert extension guide rail A into mounting B. X Push blind extension into mounting B as

far as it will go.

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. 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

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Installing the cargo net

Loosening the cargo net

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Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar : Holder ; Cargo net bar = Red button X Hang cargo net bar ; on holder : as

indicated by the arrow.

X Push cargo net bar ; forward into

holder : in direction of arrow.

X Engage lower cargo net bar.

The cargo net bar must engage audibly.

Pulling the cargo net tight

Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell X Hook belt hook : into cargo tie-down

ring ; in direction of arrow.

X Pull tightening belt = 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.

Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell X Loosen the tightening belt by pulling

buckle : upward in direction of arrow.

X Remove belt hook ; from cargo tie-down

ring =.

Removing and storing the cargo net X Take cargo net bar ; (Y page 197) out of

holder : (Y page 197).

X Press the red button on the upper and lower

cargo net bar.

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

cargo net package.

Front 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.

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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 is located in the glove box. For information on Audio AUX mode or on media interface, see separate COMAND system operating instructions.

1 Glove box unlocked 2 Glove box locked

Storage compartment in front center console

X Opening: Pull glove box lid release :. X Closing: Push glove box lid ; upwards

until it engages.

X Tab on chrome label ; of cover : lightly.

Cover : swings open automatically.

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

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

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i If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat

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

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

X Opening: Press button under armrest and

lift up armrest.

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

i The Roadside Assistance button º (Y page 210) and the Information button E (Y page 210) are located in telephone tray =.

X Opening storage compartment: Press

button ; and lift up armrest.

X Opening the telephone tray: Press

button : and lift up armrest. Two coin holders ? are located in front of telephone tray =.

Rear storage compartments A storage compartment is located in front of the second-row seats. The upper storage compartment may be replaced by a control panel, for example in vehicles with rear automatic climate control (Y page 162).

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i If your vehicle is equipped with a 3-zone

automatic climate control, the storage compartments are replaced by adjustable air vents (Y page 164).

Rear center console The rear center console is located between the second-row seats. The rear center console contains a storage compartment (Y page 199) and a cup holder (Y page 203). 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 190).

Removing G Warning! Remove all containers that may be stored in the cup holder 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 199) of the rear center console to reduce its weight.

X Pull release handle ;.

The front part of rear center console : is released from rear center console base =.

X Lift rear center console : in direction of

arrow ? and hold it there.

X While holding rear center console : up,

grip handle A.

X Lift rear center console : at handle A to

release rear center console : from anchorage points B.

X Take rear center console : out of the

vehicle.

i Rear center console base = cannot be

removed.

Installing G Warning! The rear center console must be installed properly on the rear center console base when driving. The rear center console could otherwise come loose. It could 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

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cargo compartment fully (Y page 190) without removing the rear center console. i The storage compartment and the cup holder in the rear center console are only illuminated, when the rear center console is installed in the most rearward position (position 0).

X Position rear center console B above rear

center console base =.

X Insert the tabs at rear of center console

B into anchorage points ? (position 1) or A (position 0) on rear center console base =.

X Guide front of rear center console B down

towards rear center console base =. Rear center console B must rest on rear center console base =.

X Press down on front of rear center console

B until it audibly engages in latch : (position1) or latch ; (position 0).

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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.

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

X Removing card/ticket holder: Lift card/ ticket holder ; at the rear and take it out.

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

Card/ticket holder with bottle opener 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 screw caps = and crown caps ?. i With the card/ticket holder removed, you can also take the rubber inlet from the cup holder for cleaning.

X Opening: Press release button ;.

Cover : opens automatically.

X Pull cover : down in direction of arrow as

far as it will go.

X Reinstalling card/ticket holder: Guide

tabs A into openings.

X Guide rear of card/ticket holder ; into

cup holder :.

Cup holder in front of second-row seats A cup holder is 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.

X Pull out cup holder = in direction of arrow

as far as it will go.

X Closing: Make sure you have removed all

containers from the cup holder.

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X Push cup holder = in until it engages. X Close cover :.

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

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

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.

: Sun visor ; Additional sun visor = Vanity mirror lamp ? Vanity mirror cover A Holder, e.g. for gas cards B Vanity mirror C Mounting

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

experience glare.

Glare through a door window X Close vanity mirror cover ? if opened. X Disengage sun visor : from mounting C. X Pivot sun visor : to the side.

X Adjust sun visor : by pushing or pulling in

direction of arrows.

X Flip down additional sun visor ; when you

experience additional glare through the windshield.

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

Vanity mirror lamp = comes on.

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

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! The storage compartment is not heat-

proof. Therefore, do not stub cigarettes in the storage compartment.

X Opening: Open cover : (Y page 198). X Removing ashtray insert: Grab ashtray

insert ; at the rear and pull it out. X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Insert

ashtray insert ; and push it down until it engages.

X Closing: Push down cover :.

X Extending: Pull on tab ; and engage it in

holder :.

X Retracting: Disengage tab ; from

holder : and guide retraction.

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

! Always either close the door window or lower the sunshade when driving at high speed, e.g. on highways. The sunshade could disengage and snap back when the sunshade is raised and the respective door window is open. The retractor could be damaged.

Ashtrays Center console ashtray i A storage compartment is located under

the ashtray insert.

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

(Y page 200) 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.

X Opening: Open cover : (Y page 202).

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X Removing ashtray insert: Push on

ashtray insert ; and pull it out upwards.

X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Insert

ashtray insert ; into opening.

X Switch on the ignition. X Push in cigarette lighter ;.

Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically when hot.

X Push down ashtray insert ; until it

engages.

X Close cover :.

Cigarette lighter G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. 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. If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged. X Open cover : (Y page 198).

X Take out cigarette lighter ;. X Reinsert cigarette lighter ; 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, 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.

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

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minimum level, the power outlets are automatically switched off, to help preserve engine starting power.

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 front 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).

Front passenger footwell

Second-row 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. Do not use converters to a grounding plug with the 115V AC socket. This could cause serious personal injury to you and/or others. 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 serious personal injury to you and/or others.

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X Start the engine.

RThe temperature of the DC/AC inverter is

temporarily too high.

X Pull the plug of the small device out of 115V AC socket : and plug it in again after waiting a few minutes.

RSome small devices have a continuous

power rating of less than 150 W but a very high switch-on current. Such devices will not operate. When connecting such a device, 115V AC socket : will not provide power.

If LED ; still does not come on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Tele Aid ! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a subscriber agreement must be completed. To ensure your system is activated and operational, please press Information button E to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to complete either of these steps may result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password in the mail. You may use this password to access the Tele Aid section in “Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com (USA only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give you access to account information, remote door unlock and more. The Tele Aid system is available if Rit has been activated and is operational.

Activation requires a subscription for

The 115V AC socket : provides an alternating current of 115 volts, which enables you to connect small electrical devices with a combined received power of 150 W at most. You can connect small devices such as game consoles, mobile phone chargers, laptops, etc. Prerequisites for operation: RThe 12V power outlets in the second-row

footwell and cargo compartment (Y page 206) are operational.

RThe plug of the small device must be inserted fully into 115V AC socket :.

RThe on-board voltage of the vehicle is within

the permissible voltage range.

RThe specified wattage of the small device

is identical or lower than the maximum permissible wattage (150 W) of the 115V AC socket :.

X Operation: Open cover =. X Insert the plug of the small device into

115V AC socket :. LED ; comes on.

If LED ; does not come on, refer to the section on possible nonoperation causes. X Switching off: Pull the plug out of 115V AC

socket :. Do not pull on the cable.

X Close cover =. Possible nonoperation causes: RThe on-board voltage of the vehicle is not

within the permissible voltage range.

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monitoring services, connection and cellular air time.

Rvehicle battery power is available. Rthe relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the Response Center. i Location of the vehicle on a map is only

possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the Response Center.

The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: RAutomatic and manual emergency RRoadside Assistance RInformation The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged, and cellular and GPS coverage is available. The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means. i A Tele Aid call cannot be canceled. Even

if the Tele Aid system is not activated or operational, the system will attempt to connect the respective call. This may take as long as five minutes or more. As long as the Tele Aid system attempts to connect a call, you cannot operate the COMAND system. Also, most functions in the control system, such as the telephone function, are suspended. Therefore, it is not advisable to initiate any Tele Aid call unless the Tele Aid system is activated and operational.

To adjust the speaker volume during a Tele Aid call do the following: X Press button W or X on the

multifunction steering wheel.

or X Use the adjustment button on your

COMAND system.

System self-test The system performs a self-test after you have switched on the ignition. G Warning! A malfunction in the system has been detected if any or all of the following conditions occur: RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does

not come on during the system self-test.

RThe indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button º does not come on during the system self-test.

RThe indicator lamp in Information button

E does not come on during the system self-test.

RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button, Roadside Assistance button º, or Information button E remains illuminated constantly in red after the system self-test. RThe message Tele Aid Inoperative or Tele Aid Not Activated appears in the multifunction display after the system self- test

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. In case of an emergency, help will have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.

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Emergency calls ! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a subscriber agreement must be completed. To ensure your system is activated and operational, please press Information button E to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to complete either of these steps may result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center