2010 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 191

Loading and storing Hooks Three hooks are located in the cargo compartment. Use the hooks to secure light-weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs (4 kg). 189 G Warning! G Warning! Coat hooks on the tailgate G Warning! The tailgate may close if too great a load is placed on the coat hooks. You and/or others could be trapped and injured. Only use the coat hooks for light clothing. Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Folding rear seat backrest forward X Expanding cargo volume To expand the cargo volume, you can fold the left and right rear seat backrests. The two sections can be folded separately to enlarge the cargo volume. Insert the rear seat head restraints fully (Y page 80). X Pull left and/or right release handle ; in direction of arrow. The respective seat backrest : is released. X Fold the respective seat backrest : forward. X If necessary, move the driver's and/or front passenger seat forward (Y page 79). X Adjust the front seats to desired position. Z Controls in detail Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. 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. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo.