2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 196

194 Stowage areas Stowage areas Parcel nets G Warning Loading, stowing and features X To open the stowage tray (telephone compartment): press button : and raise the armrest. X To open the stowage compartment: press button ; and raise the armrest. The stowage tray is raised together with the armrest. X To open the stowage compartment in the center console: slide cover = back using the handle. Parcel nets are 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 nets. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. The parcel nets are located in the frontpassenger footwell. Enlarging the cargo compartment Important safety notes G Warning! 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. i The º(Y page 204) Roadside Assistance call button and E(Y page 205) MB Info call button are located in the stowage compartment under the armrest. Rear stowage compartments Stowage pockets G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing lightweight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Storage bags cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. G Warning! The stowage pockets are located on the rear side of the front seats. Failure to assure that the seat bench and seat backrests are locked into place could result in an increased chance of injury in an accident.