Securing Cargo - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

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
G 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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Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
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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 modifica-
tions, installations and conversions carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop
( page 24).
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Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
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rings.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
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a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
Only use tie downs that have been checked
in 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
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page 88).
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