Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 264

Stowage areas
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Locking the center rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the trunk from being
accessed by unauthorized persons, the cen-
ter seat backrest can be locked using a catch.
The center seat backrest can only be folded
forward together with the left seat backrest.
To lock: fold the left and center seat backr-
X
ests forward. Make sure that the center and
left seat backrests are engaged and joined
together.
Slide catch : upwards.
X
The release mechanism of the center seat
backrest is locked.
To unlock: fold back the left and center
X
rear seat backrests.
Slide catch : downward from inside the
X
trunk.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
Observe the loading guidelines
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( page 258).
Y
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
R
rings.
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
R
rings evenly.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
R
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
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or corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
R
Trunk
Sedan with through-loading feature in the
rear bench seat
Fold up the cargo tie-down rings next to the
X
rear seat backrest and put them through
the slots in the carpet.
Bag hook
G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.