2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 255

Stowage areas Folding the rear seat backrest back Securing cargos Cargo tie down rings Observe the following notes on securing loads: Rsecure 253 X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat 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. X the load using the cargo tie down rings. Rdo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads. Rdo not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners. Rpad sharp edges for protection. The are four cargo tie down rings in the trunk on the Coupe and two cargo tie down rings in the trunk sill on the Cabriolet. Fold rear seat backrest : back until it engages. G 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. Example: Coupe X Coupe: fold up cargo tie down rings : next to the rear seat backrest and push them through the slits in the carpet. Bag hooks ! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure a load. i You should always engage the rear seat backrests if you do not need the throughloading feature. This will prevent unauthorized access to the trunk from the vehicle interior. X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat back if necessary. Z Loading, stowing and features