2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 399

Controls in detail Loading and storing Load distribution The total load weight including vehicle occupants and luggage/cargo should not exceed the total load limit indicated on the corresponding Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver's door B-pillar (Y page 432). The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: RAlways Parcel nets G Warning! The parcel net is intended for storing lightweight items only, such as road maps, mail, etc. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel net. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. The parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. Parcel nets are located in the front passenger footwell and on the right trunk side wall. Hooks A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo items such as bags. 1 Tab 2 Retaining hook X place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against front or rear seat backrests. Pull tab 1 of retaining hook 2 down. RThe ! Do not use the retaining hook to tie down cargo. Z 397