Partition Net - Mercedes-Benz ML350 Operator's Manual

Warning!
If a red indicator is visible with the backrest
up, then the backrest is not properly locked
into position.
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when the rear seats are occupied, or the ex-
tended cargo compartment is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the backrest.

Partition net*

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Warning!
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or cargo is being carried behind the
seat bench.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or sud-
den maneuver, always use partition net
when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger compartment in an accident. Such
items must be properly secured using the
cargo tie-down rings ( page 260) in the
cargo compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed par-
tition net is restricted because of the foot-
well being taken up by the net.
Controls in detail
Use of the partition net is a particularly im-
portant safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
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backrests with smaller objects.
The partition net can be installed behind
the backrests of the front or rear seats.
Open the partition net zipper.
Roll out the partition net.
Unfold the partition net until it audibly
engages.
Engaging partition net
1 Holder
2 Mounting hook
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