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

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ton ? and push the rod downwards until it
engages.
X
Make sure that locking button = on brack-
ets ; is pressed.
This keeps brackets ; in place on the
loading rail.
X
To remove: press release button ? on
respective bracket ; and remove tele-
scopic rod : by pulling it upwards and out.
Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
G WARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor
is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
A removable insert under the cargo compart-
ment floor contains the parts of the EASY-
PACK load-securing kit. The tire-change tool
kit is stored beneath this insert.
X
To open: holding the ribbing, press han-
dle : downwards ; .
Handle : folds up.
X
Swing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handle : until it rests
against the cargo compartment cover.
X
Fold out hook = on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor in the direction of
the arrow.
X
Attach hook = to the cargo compart-
ment's upper seal ? .
X
To close: detach hook = from the cargo
compartment's upper seal ? .
X
Fasten hook = to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X
Fold the trunk floor down.
X
Press the cargo compartment floor
down ; until it engages.
i To remove the cargo compartment floor,
undo the press studs below the cargo com-
partment floor. When you re-install the
cargo compartment floor, fasten it with the
press studs.
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