Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 284)

backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
X
Vehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X Open the trunk.
X
Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
X Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X
Fold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster. A warning tone also sounds.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunk from the
vehicle interior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y
page 278).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Stowage areas
Stowage
and
features