2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 200

Controls in detail Loading and storing RDo not place anything on top of or in front of the luggage cover. RDo not place anything on the shelf behind Loading and storing Loading instructions G Warning! CLK coupe: Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using cargo tie-down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load. CLK cabriolet: Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load. 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 transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests. The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. the roll bars. Never drive vehicle with the trunk open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. 1 Luggage cover ! To prevent damage to the soft top or luggage/cargo when lowering the soft top: RLoad trunk only to the height of the luggage cover. RDo not permit luggage/cargo to push up the closed luggage cover. RDo not place anything on top of or in front of the luggage cover. RDo not place anything on the shelf behind the roll bars. Load distribution Closing X Pull luggage cover 1 out in direction of arrow until it engages in place. Opening X Press luggage cover 1 in direction of rear seat. 198