Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Partition net* Use of the partition net is a particularly im-
portant safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects.
The partition net can be installed behind
the backrests of the front or rear seats.
Engaging partition net
1 Holder
2 Mounting hook
̈ One after the other, press the two
mounting hooks 2 inward against the
spring pressure and turn them.
The mounting hooks are locked in this
position and you can move the net into
position more easily.
̈ Turn one of the mounting hooks 2 in
the opposite direction.
The spring pressure will push it out.
̈ Engage mounting hook 2 in holder 1.
̈ Turn the other mounting hook and en-
gage it in the opposite holder.
̈ Push both mounting hooks 2 forward
into holder 1.
Warning! G
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or cargo is being carried behind the
seat bench.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects flying in the occupant area during a
collision or sudden maneuver, always use
partition net when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger area in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo
tie-down rings in the cargo area floor
(
page 140).
Passenger use of seats behind installed par-
tition net is restricted because of the foot-
well being taken up by the net.