Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Loading and storing
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Second-row footwell
1
Cargo tie-down ring
Third-row footwell
1
Cargo tie-down ring
Hooks
Two hooks are located on the rear
compartment trim panels, one on each side.
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 each seat of the rear
passenger compartment to expand the cargo
volume.
You can expand the cargo volume
R
in part, i.e. folding third-row seats
(
Y
page 210)
R
fully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row
seats (
Y
page 211)
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.
Controls in detail
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