Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual page 264

Stowage areas
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Press the right or left button : on the rear
X
seat backrest.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
Fold corresponding rear seat backrest ;
X
forward.
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
X
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
!
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
Left and right seat backrest
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
X
forward if necessary.
Fold rear seat backrest : back until it
X
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
You should always engage the rear seat backr-
ests if you do not need the through-loading fea-
ture. This will prevent unauthorized access to
the trunk from the vehicle interior.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
Observe the loading guidelines (
R
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 a
R
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
R
corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
R
Fold up the cargo tie-down rings next to the
X
rear seat backrest and put them through the
slots in the carpet.
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