Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 308

Stowage areas
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Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!
When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects on
top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover may be installed
behind the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
Extending/retracting the cargo com-
partment cover
To extend: pull the cargo compartment cover
X
back by grab handle : and clip it into retain-
ers ; on the left and right.
To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
X
cover from left-hand and right-hand retain-
ers ;.
Guide cargo compartment cover forwards by
X
grab handle : until it is completely rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
To remove: make sure that cargo compart-
X
ment cover : is rolled up.
Push end cap = of cargo compartment
X
cover : in the direction of the arrow on the
right or left-hand side.
Push cargo compartment cover : into oppo-
X
site anchorage ;.
Remove cargo compartment cover :.
X
To install: if installed, remove the protective
X
caps from the side panels of the seat row in
which the cargo compartment cover is to be
installed. Use a suitable object here, e.g. a
coin.
Install the protective caps to the side panels
X
of the other seat row.
Place cargo compartment cover : into
X
anchorage ; on the right or left-hand side.
Push in opposite end cap = of cargo com-
X
partment cover : in the direction of the
arrow and insert cargo compartment
cover : into opposite anchorage ;.
Coat hooks on the tailgate
Coat hook
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