Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
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Open the boot.
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Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat back-
rest release handle : .
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
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Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding back the seat backrest
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WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is cor-
rectly engaged. Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
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brake sharply
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change direction suddenly
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are involved in an accident
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
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Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
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Fold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
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You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ised access to the boot from the vehicle
interior.
Through-loading facility in the rear
bench seat (CLS Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless
they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
When using the enlarged luggage compart-
ment, always clip in the safety net.
G WARNING
Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust
fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte-
rior.
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Stowage areas
Stowing
and
features