2002 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 166

Warning! In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window. Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while passthrough is not closed and seat backrest sections not locked in their upright positions. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Cargo tie down rings 1 Ring Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all four rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 163 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index