Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 253)

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
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster. A warning tone also sounds.
i 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.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y
page 248).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie down
rings evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
There are four cargo tie down rings in the
trunk.
Vehicle with through-loading feature in the rear
bench seat
:
Cargo tie-down rings
Bag hook
G WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 11lbs (5kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.
: Bag hook
Stowage well under the trunk floor
The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
Stowage areas
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