Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with
all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops ().
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid
damage
to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
a ...
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the bod ...
Body: high energy absorption in the event of a front impact
The extremely robust occupant compartment of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class,
together with the front and rear deformation zones, forms an effective basis for
the occupant protection system. The focus o ...
