Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 217)

Folding the rear seat backrest forward
X Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(
Y page 93).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release
handle ; of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest : is
released.
X Fold seat backrest : forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
:
Backrest
; Lock verification indicator
= Backrest release handle
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator ; is no longer
visible.
G WARNING
If a red indicator is visible with the seat
backrest up, then the seat backrest is not
properly locked into position.
Always lock seat backrest in its upright
position when rear seat bench is occupied, or
the expanded cargo volume is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
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.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y page 93).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R secure the load using the cargo tie down
rings.
R
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R
do not route tie downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R
pad sharp edges for protection.
Stowage areas
215
Stowing and features
Z