Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan - Manual (Page 261)

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 256).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Open the trunk.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.
X Fully insert the rear seat backrest head
restraints.
X Fold rear seat backrest ; forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
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 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 Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y page 98).
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 256).
R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
Stowage areas
259
Stowage and features
Z