Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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X
To fit: place luggage compartment
cover : into anchorage ; on the right or
left-hand side.
X
Push in opposite end cap of luggage com-
partment cover : in the direction of the
arrow and insert luggage compartment
cover : into opposite anchorage ; .
Fitting/removing the sightproofing
plate
There is a luggage cover on the tailgate which
can be removed and then installed again to
ease loading and unloading.
X
To remove: press buttons : on luggage
cover ; simultaneously and remove it in
the direction of the arrow.
X
To install: insert luggage cover ; and
push it in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
Safety net (CLS Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You
should therefore always lash down the load.
You could otherwise be injured by objects
which have not been sufficiently secured
being thrown around in the event of sharp
braking, a sudden change of direction or an
accident.
G
WARNING
In the event of sharp braking, a sudden
change of direction, or an accident, light loads
can be thrown about.
This could result in injury to yourself or others.
Therefore, if you are transporting light loads,
use the safety net.
The safety net is located in the stowage space
under the luggage compartment floor
(
Y
page 302).
X
Open both Velcro fasteners and remove the
safety net.
X
Unroll and unfold the safety net.
The joints on the upper and lower guide rod
should engage audibly.
The corresponding lashing eyelets for tight-
ening the safety net are in the luggage com-
partment in front of the rear bench seat
(
Y
page 295).
Attaching and tightening the safety net
X
To attach and tighten: insert guide
rod : into bracket ; .
X
Attach spring hook = to the lashing eyelet
or bracket (vehicles wit EASY-PACK load-
securing kit (
Y
page 300)) and pull down
on the loose end of the lashing strap until
the safety net is taut.
X
After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if
necessary.
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Stowage areas
Stowing
and
features