Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 276)

cargo compartment cover ; behind the
second row of seats.
Protective cap in the right-hand side trim on the
third row of seats
X Push in the top of the protective cap as
indicated by the arrow.
The protective cap folds out at the bottom.
X Remove the lower cover from the side trim.
i Stow the protective caps in a safe place.
X With the handle of the cargo compartment
pointing to the rear and button : facing
upwards, insert cargo compartment
cover ; into the recess of the side trim on
the left-hand side.
X Guide cargo compartment cover ; in front
of the recess on the right.
X Press button : and insert the right-hand
side section into the recess of the side trim.
Cargo net
Important safety notes
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.
It is particularly important to use a safety net
if the vehicle is loaded with small objects
above the level of the backrests. For safety
reasons, always use a cargo net when
transporting loads.
Preparing the cargo net
The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).
R
The brackets behind B-pillar : are
required for the cargo compartment
enlargement (
Y page 270).
The corresponding cargo tie down rings to
tighten the net are located in the footwell
of the rear bench seat (
Y page 272).
R The brackets behind C-pillar ; are
required for the cargo compartment behind
the 2nd row of seats.
The corresponding cargo tie down rings for
tensioning the net are in the cargo
compartment or on the backrests of the
folded-down 3rd row of seats
(
Y page 272).
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Stowage areas
Stowing and features