Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual page 114

112 Seats and stowing
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr‐
ests (cargo position)
To enlarge the cargo compartment, you can
adjust the seat backrests so that they are ten
degrees steeper (cargo position).
Fold the seat backrest forwards
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( page 109).
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Move bracket 1 in the direction of the
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arrow.
Push seat backrest 2 back to bracket
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until the backrest engages.
Cargo compartment cover
Extending/retracting the cargo compart‐
ment cover
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects being poorly secured
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load during
sudden changes in direction, braking or in
the event of an accident.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be thrown around.
Secure objects, luggage or loads
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against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie-downs, even if you are using
the cargo compartment cover.
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* NOTE Damage to the cargo compart‐
ment cover when loading the vehicle
The cargo compartment cover may be dam‐
aged when loading the vehicle.
Do not place any objects above the
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lower edge of the side windows or on
the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is attached
behind the seat backrest of the rear bench seat.