Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 315)

Luggage compartment cover (CLS
Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
On its own, the luggage compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event
of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are using
the luggage compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the luggage compartment
cover.
The luggage compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Extending and retracting the luggage
compartment cover
X To extend: pull luggage compartment
cover : back by grab handle ; until it
engages.
X To retract: push the rear edge of luggage
compartment cover : downward.
Luggage compartment cover : automati-
cally moves forward.
Fitting/removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
X To remove: make sure that the luggage
compartment cover is rolled up.
X Push in the end cap of luggage compart-
ment cover : in the direction of the arrow
on the right or left side using grip =.
X Push luggage compartment cover : into
opposite anchorage ;.
X Remove luggage compartment cover :
upwards.
X To fit: place luggage compartment
cover : into anchorage ; on the right or
left-hand side.
X Push in opposite end cap of luggage com-
partment cover : in the direction of the
arrow and insert luggage compartment
cover : into opposite anchorage ;.
Fitting/removing the luggage cover
There is a luggage cover on the tailgate which
can be removed and then installed again to
ease loading and unloading.
Stowage areas
313
Stowing and features
Z