2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 270

268 Stowage areas Folding the rear bench seat back Footwell of the 2nd row of seats Loading, stowing and features X Pull release catch = upwards. X Fold backrest ; backwards until it engages, making sure not to trap the seat belts while doing so. X Fold seat cushion : backwards and push until you hear it engage. X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if necessary (Y page 98). There is one cargo tie-down ring : in the footwell behind the driver's seat and one in the footwell behind the front-passenger seat. Cargo compartment Securing cargos Lashing eyelets Observe the following notes on securing loads: Rsecure Rdo the load using the cargo tie down rings. not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads. Rdo not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners. Rpad sharp edges for protection. There are four cargo tie down rings : in the cargo compartment. Mounting hooks Only use the mounting hooks to secure items of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in weight.