Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be open stowage spaces above
and below the stowage compartment.
Stowage net
G WARNING
Vehicles with the Occupant Classification
System (OCS):
If the gross weight of the objects in the stow-
age net on the back of the front-passenger
seat is greater than 4.4 lb (2 kg), OCS cannot
correctly assess the occupant's weight cate-
gory. The front-passenger front air bag could
deploy without cause, or may fail to deploy in
the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never exceed the permissible gross weight of
4.4 lb (2 kg). Stow and secure heavy objects in
the cargo compartment.
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the back of the
driver's and the front-passenger seat.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 334)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
Y
page 335).
Through-loading facility in the rear
If objects or loads are not secured when being
transported in the through-loading facility,
they could slip or be thrown around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 334)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
Y
page 335).
The through-loading facility is opened from
the cargo compartment.
X
Release the seat backrests in the second
row of seats and tilt them in the cargo/load
position (
Y
page 108).
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
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
Stowage areas
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