Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 336)

X Release the seat backrests in the second
row of seats and tilt them in the cargo/load
position (
Y page 109).
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Pull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(
Y page 106).
X Slide release catch : to the left and swing
flap ; to the left until it is lying on the rear
side of the rear bench seat.
X Push cover = forward until it is lying on the
rear seat armrest.
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so
equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
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 backrests in the
second row of seats can be folded forwards
separately to increase the cargo
compartment capacity.
On vehicles with a 3rd row of seats, you must
fold down the 3rd row of seats beforehand
(
Y page 109) to obtain maximum cargo
compartment enlargement.
Folding the rear bench seat forwards
!
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.
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.
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Stowage areas
Stowage and features