Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 262)

Folding the rear bench seat back
X Fold backrest ; backwards until it
engages, making sure not to trap the seat
belts while doing so.
The red safety tab is no longer visible.
X Fold seat cushion : backwards and push
until you hear it engage.
X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if
necessary (
Y page 96).
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 the rear seats are occupied, or
the extended cargo compartment is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
Securing cargos
Lashing eyelets
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.
Footwell of the 2nd row of seats
There is one cargo tie-down ring : in the
footwell behind the driver’s seat and one in
the footwell behind the front-passenger seat.
Cargo compartment
There are four cargo tie down rings : in the
cargo compartment.
Mounting hooks
Only use the mounting hooks to secure items
of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in
weight.
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Stowage areas
Loading, stowing and features
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