Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 237)

Loading and storing
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1 Hook
Use the hooks to secure light-weight items
only. The maximum permissible weight per
hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).
Expanding cargo volume
You can separately fold the left and right rear
seat backrests to expand the cargo volume.
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, and 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 the vehicle with the tailgate
open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When the second-row seats are folded
forward, the front seats may not be moved
to the rearmost position. Otherwise you
could damage the front and second-row
seats.
Expanding cargo volume in part
Folding third-row seats, electrically
i Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold
down the left third-row seat.
Use the right button, indicated by
R, to fold
down the right third-row seat.
There are several ways to fold the third-row
seats.
Two buttons are located on the right side trim
of the third-row seats.
Example, button for the left third-row seats
1
Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position
2 Button for folding the third-row seats
i It is only possible to fold the third-row
seats down when the rear right door is
open.
Controls in detail
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