Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 220

Stowage areas
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Rear bench seat
Folding the rear bench seat forward
Fold rear seat backrest (
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wards.
Pull catch : in the direction of the arrow.
X
The corresponding rear bench seat is
released.
Fold rear bench seat ; forwards.
X
; Rear bench seat folded forward
Folding the rear bench seat into an
upright position
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WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
The vehicle occupant would thereby be
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pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
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level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
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partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Fold the rear bench seat back.
X
The seat catch engages audibly.
Fold the backrest backwards (
X
Install the head restraints (
X
Securing cargo
Important safety notes
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down rings
evenly.
Do not tamper with or repair cargo tie-down
points, cargo tie-down rings or tie downs. Have
maintenance work as well as modifications,
installations and conversions carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop (
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
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rings.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
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load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
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corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Only use tie downs that have been checked in
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accordance with applicable standards, e.g.
lashing nets or lashing straps.
Fill the spaces between the load and the
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cargo compartment walls and the wheel
housing in a form-locking way. Only use
dimensionally stable transportation aids for
this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or pad-
ding.
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