Plastic Hooks - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartment capacity.
The combined cargo cover and net can
remain installed.
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When you fold one or both parts of the
rear seat backrests forwards, the
headrests are also lowered if necessary. In
the case of vehicles with memory function,
the respective front seat is moved forwards
slightly to avoid contact with the seat
behind it.
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Vehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
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Pull the left-hand or right-hand release
handle at the rear in cargo
compartment : or at the side beside
backrests ;.
The corresponding backrest folds
forwards.
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Pull the left-hand or right-hand release
handle at the rear in cargo
compartment :.
The corresponding backrest folds
forwards.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
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WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is
correctly engaged. Otherwise, vehicle
occupants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you
brake sharply
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change direction suddenly
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are involved in an accident
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If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
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Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.
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Adjust the head restraints if necessary
( Y page 105).
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Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing cargo
Plastic hooks (Sedan)
On vehicles without a through-loading feature
in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are
installed to the trunk floor.
Stowage areas
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