Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 344)

Cargo compartment
There are four cargo tie-down rings : in the
cargo compartment.
Bag hook
G WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.
There is a bag hook in the cargo compartment
on the right-hand side.
X
Press bag hook marking :.
X
Turn bag hook : until it engages.
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
G WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event
of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover may be
installed behind the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
Extending/retracting the cargo
compartment cover
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Stowage areas
Stowage
and
features