Hooks; Expanding Cargo Compartment - Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual

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Hooks

Four hooks are located on the rear com-
partment trim panels, two on each side.
1 Hook
Use the hooks to secure light weight items
only. The maximum permissible weight per
hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).
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Expanding cargo compartment

You can separately fold the left and right
rear seat backrests to expand the cargo
compartment.
Warning!
When expanding the cargo compartment,
always fully fold the corresponding seats
and, if so equipped, always use the partition
net* ( page 287) when transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and can cause
injury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
( page 283).
Warning!
Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate
open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in un-
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Folding the rear seat backrest forward
!
Always release the seat cushion and fold it
up before folding the seat backrest forward. The
covering on the seat backrest may otherwise be
damaged.
When the seat backrest are folded forward, the
front seats may not be moved to the rearmost
position. Otherwise you could damage the front
and second-row seats.
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