around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
The safety net*, the ball coupling*, the col-
lapsible spare tyre* etc. are stowed beneath
the luggage compartment floor.
X
To open: open the tailgate.
X
Holding the ribbing, press handle
:
down-
wards
;
.
Handle
:
folds upwards.
X
Swing the luggage compartment floor
upwards using handle
:
until it rests
against the luggage compartment cover.
i
A hook with a strap is attached to the
underside of the luggage compartment
floor. This hook can be used to attach the
luggage compartment floor to the roof for
easier loading and unloading of the stow-
age well beneath the luggage compartment
floor. The hook is a loading aid only, as the
stowage well beneath the luggage com-
partment floor must be closed while driv-
ing.
X
To close: fold the luggage compartment
floor down.
X
Press the luggage compartment floor
down
;
until it engages.
Roof rack system*
G
Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle. These objects may be thrown around and
can injure you or others, or cause an accident.
Follow the roof rack/ski rack manufacturer's
installation instructions and special instruc-
tions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 75 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
conditions and drive with particular care if the
roof is laden.
!
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof rack systems which have
been tested and approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama
sliding sunroof* fully and open the tailgate
fully.
X
Secure the roof rack to the roof rails*.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving. Otherwise, you could be daz-
zled, impairing your view of traffic conditions.
As a result, you could cause an accident.
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