2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 268

266 Stowage areas Stowage areas Parcel nets G Warning! Loading, stowing and features X To open: pull handle : and fold the armrest upwards. Vehicles with Occupant Classification System (OCS) Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the parcel net on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category. G Warning Coin holder = is located in front of stowage compartment ;. 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. Stowage compartments in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear center console Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger footwell and on the back of the driver's and the front-passenger seats. Enlarging the luggage compartment Important safety notes G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, always fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so equipped, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo. 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 X To open: press lightly on the top of the stowage compartment. The stowage compartment moves out automatically.