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

Observe the loading guidelines (
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
X
forward if necessary.
Open the trunk.
X
Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
X
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
Fully insert the rear seat backrest head
X
restraints.
Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
X
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
page 262).
Y
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
X
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
Fold rear seat backrest : back until it
X
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster. A warning tone also sounds.
i
You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunk from the
vehicle interior.
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
X
( page 102).
Y
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
X
back if necessary.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
Observe the loading guidelines
R
( page 262).
Y
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
R
rings.
Stowage areas
Z
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