2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 207

Loading and storing ! Make sure that the seat belt is not pinched. X 205 G Warning! Glove box Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX socket or a media interface is located in the glove box. For information on Audio AUX mode, see (Y page 166) or on media interface, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. The glove box can be ventilated (Y page 193). 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. i To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always lock the seat backrests in its upright position. X Opening: Pull glove box lid release :. Closing: Push glove box lid ; upwards until it engages. Front storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests. X You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. The glove box can only be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key. Z Controls in detail Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. X Adjust head restraints, if necessary (Y page 83). X Adjust front seats to desired position (Y page 80). Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during Rbraking Rvehicle Ran maneuvers accident