Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLK350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Installing the ski bag
Install the ski bag in the reverse order.
̈ Push ski bag frame 2 with ski bag in-
ward until the ski bag frame snaps into
place.
̈ Close flap 3.
̈ Close trunk lid.
Split rear bench seat (CLK coupe only)
To expand the cargo area, you can fold
down the left and right rear seat backrests.
The two sections can be folded down
separately.
Folding the backrest forward
The release handle 1 is located in the
trunk.
1 Release handle
̈ Pull release handle 1.
̈ Fully retract and fold rearward head re-
straint (
page 121).
Warning! G
Never drive vehicle with trunk open while
the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon mon-
oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior,
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
i
To prevent unauthorized persons from ac-
cess to the trunk, always close the flap.
Warning! G
When expanding the luggage compartment,
always fold the seat cushions fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(
page 284).
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