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

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Folding the rear bench seat back
X
Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages.
Make sure not to trap the seat belt while
doing so.
X
Swing seat cushion : back.
X
Pull up and adjust the head restraints if
necessary (
Y
page 108).
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
G WARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could
be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The
load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk
of injury.
Only use the cargo tie down rings when secur-
ing a load.
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
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.
Cargo compartment
There are four cargo tie-down rings : in the
cargo compartment.
Before using the cargo tie-down rings on the
front right-hand side of the cargo compart-
ment, the stowage net must be pushed down.
Bag hook
G WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage 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.
Stowage areas
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