2010 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 203

Loading and storing Expanding cargo volume You can separately fold each seat of the rear passenger compartment to expand the cargo volume. You can expand the cargo volume Rin 201 Rfully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row seats (Y page 201) Cargo tie down rings, second-row footwell For Information on how to fold the third-row seats, see "Expanding cargo volume" (Y page 201). G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, always fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so equipped, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo. Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat backrests must remain properly locked in the upright position. 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. Always use the cargo tie-down rings. Hooks Two hooks are located on the rear compartment trim panels, one on each side. Use the hooks to secure light-weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs (4 kg). G Warning! Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! When the second-row seats are folded forward, the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and second-row seats. Expanding cargo volume in part Folding third-row seats There are several ways to fold the third-row seats. Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold down the left third-row seat. Z Controls in detail part, i.e. folding third-row seats (Y page 201)