Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 313)

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forwards separately to
increase the luggage compartment capacity.
i When you fold one or both parts of the
rear seat backrests forwards, the headr-
ests are also lowered if necessary. In the
case of vehicles with memory function, the
respective front seat is moved forwards
slightly to avoid contact with the seat
behind it.
X Vehicles without memory function: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X Pull back the left or right release lever in
the luggage compartment :.
The corresponding backrest folds for-
wards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding back the seat backrest
!
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 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 Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y page 106).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y page 306).
R
Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
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 lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
Stowage areas
311
Stowing and features
Z