Important safety notes
When loading the vehicle, make sure that you do not stack the load in the cargo compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows. Do not place heavy objects on top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Opening and closing the cargo compartment cover

► To
open
: pull cargo compartment cover 1 back and clip it into the retainers on the left and right of the rear door.
► To
close
: unclip cargo compartment cover 1 and guide it forwards until it is completely rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo compartment cover

► To
remove
: make sure that cargo compartment cover 2 is rolled up.
► Slide catches 1 on the left-hand and righthand sides of cargo compartment cover 2 towards the center of the vehicle.
► Swing cargo compartment cover 2 up and out.
► To
install
: slide catches 1 towards the center of the vehicle.
► Insert cargo compartment cover 2 into the recesses in the side trim.
► Push down the right-hand and left-hand sides of cargo compartment cover 2 until it engages.
► Slide catches 1 in the direction of the side trim.
Air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain
• frontal impacts (front air bags)
• side impacts (window curtain air bags)
However ...
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
• the light switch
• the combination switch
• the on-board computer
Light switch
Operation
If you hear a warning tone when ...
General notes
WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as shown
on the original part. For further information
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If incorrectly ...