2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 171

Loading and storing Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat backrests must remain properly locked in the upright position. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. Always use the cargo tie-down rings. 169 Folding seat backrest forward Retaining hooks Two retaining hooks can be used to attach cargo items such as bags. X Open the trunk. ! Do not use the retaining hooks to tie down cargo. X Pull on left and/or right release handle :. The driver's and/or front passenger seat moves forward automatically. Use retaining hooks to secure light-weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per retaining hook is 6,6 lbs (3 kg). Expanding cargo volume To expand the cargo volume, you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests. The two sections can be folded down separately. X X G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, always fold the seat backrests fully forward. Fold seat backrests ; forward. Adjust front seats to desired position (Y page 81). Z Controls in detail