Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 207)

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Roof rack
This vehicle is not intended to carry items
on its roof. Thus roof rails and any
roof-mounted devices must not be used.
Expanding cargo compartment
To expand the cargo compartment, you
can fold forward the left and right section
ț of the rear seat backrest
ț of the rear seat bench
separately.
For more information, see “Split rear seat
bench” (
୴ page 206).
Split rear seat bench
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Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Warning!
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Always lock seat backrest in its upright
position when rear seat bench is occupied
by passengers, or cargo is being carried
behind the rear seat bench.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net*
when transporting cargo ( ୴ page 210).
Always use the cargo tie down rings
( ୴ page 209).
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Failure to assure that seat benches and seat
backrests are locked into place could result
in an increased chance of injury in an acci-
dent.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
For safety reasons, the rear seat bench
must only be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.
! Before folding the rear seat backrest and
the rear seat bench forward, be sure that all
containers in the rear cup holder are removed.