2009 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 214

Controls in detail Loading and storing X Place load between the cargo belt and the side wall of the cargo compartment. X Press locking button 3 on belt reel 1. With the other hand, slowly pull cargo belt over load until the load is properly secured. X Insert telescoping rod 1 into mounting element 2. X Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo rail until it engages in position j. You should be able to feel mounting element 2 engage in the cargo rail. The storage box in the cargo compartment is covered by the rear seat bench. Telescoping rod The telescoping rod can be used to tighten the load against the rear seats so as to secure it from slipping. Storage box in cargo compartment (wagon, Canada only) G Warning! When you are using the storage box in the cargo compartment, the seat backrests of the seats in front of it must be completely engaged to the rear, and the twin roller blind must be installed. Do not exceed the storage box's maximum load of 44 lb (20 kg), as it could otherwise become detached during an accident or sharp braking maneuvers, and could injure you or other passengers. 1 Storage box 2 Cargo compartment floor 3 Seat backrests 4 Locking hooks X 1 Telescoping rod 2 Mounting element X Insert one mounting element 2 into each cargo rail. X Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo rail to N. Installing: Fold seat backrests 3 forward (Y page 207). X Insert storage box 1 from within the cargo compartment with the opening pointing in direction of travel. X Press locking hooks 4 of storage box 1 into the space between seat backrests 3 and cargo compartment floor 2. X Fold seat backrests 3 to the original position (Y page 208). 212