Mercedes-Benz 2004 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Hooks
Four hooks located on the rear compart-
ment trim panels, two on each side.
Hooks
Use the hooks to secure light weight items.
The maximum permissible weight per hook
is 9 lbs (4 kg).
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
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 158).
Passenger use of seats behind installed par-
tition net is restricted because of the foot-
well being taken up by the net.