Cargo Tie Down Rings - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Stowage areas
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Folding the rear bench seat back
X
Pull release catch = upwards.
X
Fold backrest ; backwards until it
engages, making sure not to trap the seat
belts while doing so.
X
Fold seat cushion : backwards and push
until you hear it engage.
X
Pull up and adjust the head restraints if
necessary ( Y
Securing cargos
Lashing eyelets
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
secure the load using the cargo tie down
R
rings.
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
R
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
do not route tie downs across sharp edges
R
or corners.
pad sharp edges for protection.
R
page 98).
Footwell of the 2nd row of seats
There is one cargo tie-down ring : in the
footwell behind the driver's seat and one in
the footwell behind the front-passenger seat.
Cargo compartment
There are four cargo tie down rings : in the
cargo compartment.
Mounting hooks
Only use the mounting hooks to secure items
of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in
weight.