Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS 2009 Manual page 200

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Vehicles without Memory function*: if nec-
X
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
Pull the left-hand or right-hand release han-
X
dle at the rear in load compartment : or
at the side beside backrests ;.
The corresponding backrest folds for-
wards.
If necessary, move the driver's or front-
X
passenger seat back.
Folding back the rear seat backrest
* optional
Version: 2.11.8.1
Loading and stowing
If necessary, move the driver's or front-
X
passenger seat forward.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.
X
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is cor-
rectly engaged in position. Otherwise, vehicle
occupants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you:
brake sharply
R
change direction suddenly
R
are involved in an accident
R
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, it will
appear in the multi-function display in the
instrument cluster.
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
X
( page 79).
Y
If necessary, move the driver's or front-
X
passenger seat back.
Securing a load
Plastic hooks (Saloon)
On vehicles without a through-loading feature
in the rear bench seat*, four plastic hooks are
fitted to the boot floor. You can use these to
attach the luggage securing feature, which is
available as an accessory.
Lashing eyelets*
G Risk of injury
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
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