Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 292)

Observe the loading guidelines (
Y
page 286).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
i Vehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat back-
rest forwards, the respective front seat
moves forward slightly, when necessary, in
order to avoid contact.
X Vehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward.
X
Open the trunk.
X
Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat back-
rest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
X
Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
!
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X
Fold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunc-
tion display in the instrument cluster. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the trunk from the vehicle
interior.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y
page 286).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
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Stowage areas
Stowage
and
features