Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 261)

vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
G Warning!
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! Release and fold the seat cushion
upwards before folding the rear bench seat
forward. Otherwise, the backrests may be
damaged.
When the backrest is folded forwards, the
front seats cannot be moved to their
rearmost position. Otherwise, the front
seats and the rear bench seat could be
damaged.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartment capacity.
Folding the rear bench seat forward
i If the driver's or front-passenger seat is
set for a larger person, it may not be
possible to fold the rear bench seat
forwards. In this case, move the front seats
as far forward as possible.
X Move the head restraints to the lowest
position (
Y page 96).
X Pull release loop : of seat cushion ;.
Seat cushion ; is released.
X Fold seat cushion ; upwards.
X Pull release lever = on left or right
backrest ? in the direction of the arrow.
Red safety tab A appears and seat
backrest ? is unlocked.
! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, take
care when folding it down. Make sure that
the head restraints are pushed all the way
in so that the backrests and seat cushions
are not damaged.
X Fold backrest ? forwards until it engages
in the cargo compartment position.
X Guide seat belts ; under respective
clips :.
Stowage areas
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