Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Push seat backrest 2 back to bar 1 until
the backrest engages.
Securing the ski/snowboard bag in the load
compartment
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WARNING Risk of injury due to using the
through-load ski bag incorrectly
The through-load ski bag in conjunction with
the lashing straps cannot restrain any
objects other than skis.
Vehicle occupants could be struck in the
event of sudden braking or an accident in the
following cases:
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If you transport other heavy or sharp-
edged objects in the through-load ski bag
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If you do not secure the through-load ski
bag with the lashing straps
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Only store skis in the through-load ski
bag.
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Always secure the through-load ski bag
with the lashing straps so that it cannot
move around.
A maximum of four pairs of skis or two snow‐
boards may be transported in the ski and snow‐
board bag.
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Fold the centre rear seat backrest forwards.
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Slide the ski and snowboard bag between the
outer seat backrests into the rear.
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Open zip 2 .
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Load the ski and snowboard bag with the
skis or snowboards.
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Close zip 2 .
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Pull the tensioning strap tight by the loose
end.
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Cross lashing straps 1 .
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Engage hooks 3 of lashing straps 1 in tie-
down eyes 4 . Make sure that the fasteners
of hooks 3 are facing upwards.
Load compartment cover with safety net
(combined luggage cover and net)
Notes on the load compartment cover
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects being poorly secured
On its own, the load compartment cover can‐
not secure or restrain heavy objects, items of
luggage and heavy loads.
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