2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 291

Controls in detail Loading Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against front or rear seat backrests. Cargo tie-down rings Your vehicle is equipped with eight cargo tie-down rings. Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. Cargo compartment Four cargo tie-down rings are located in the cargo compartment. i While the cargo net* ( i The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. The expanded cargo compartment ( page 292) should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone. page 301) will help protect you from smaller objects, it cannot prevent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment floor. 1 Cargo tie-down ring 290