Cargo Compartment Enlargement - Mercedes-Benz 2011 M-Class Operator's Manual

Stowage areas
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The cargo net cannot prevent the movement
of large, heavier objects into the passenger
compartment in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo tie-down
rings in the cargo compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo
net is restricted because of the footwell being
taken up by the net.
When the vehicle is loaded with objects that
extend beyond the seat backrests, using a
cargo net is particularly important. For
reasons of safety, a cargo net should always
be used when transporting cargo.
Preparing the cargo net
The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).
The brackets behind B-pillar : are
R
required for the cargo compartment
enlargement (
The corresponding cargo tie down rings to
tighten the net are located in the footwell
of the rear bench seat (
The brackets behind C-pillar ; are
R
required for the cargo compartment behind
the rear bench seat.
The corresponding cargo tie down rings to
tension the net are located in the cargo
compartment (
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X
Undo the two Velcro fasteners of the
safety-net stowage.
X
Unroll and unfold the cargo net.
The upper and lower guide rods must
engage audibly.
Attaching the cargo net
Cargo net attached behind the C-pillar
X
Insert guide rod ; into retainer : in the
direction of the arrow.
X
Slide guide rod ; forwards into
retainer : in the direction of the arrow.
Tightening the cargo net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
X
Insert belt hook : into cargo tie-down
ring ; in the direction of the arrow.
X
Pull tensioning strap = by the loose end in
the direction of the arrow until the cargo
net is tight.
X
After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the cargo net and retighten it if
necessary.