Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 265

Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
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
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.
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WARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo.
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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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Stowage areas
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