2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 262

260 Stowage areas Folding the rear bench seat back Footwell of the 2nd row of seats Loading, stowing and features X Fold backrest ; backwards until it engages, making sure not to trap the seat belts while doing so. The red safety tab is no longer visible. X Fold seat cushion : backwards and push until you hear it engage. X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if necessary (Y page 96). 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 G Warning! If a red indicator is visible with the seat backrest up, then the seat backrest is not properly locked into position. Always lock seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seats are occupied, or the extended cargo compartment is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. There are four cargo tie down rings : in the cargo compartment. Mounting hooks Securing cargos Lashing eyelets Observe the following notes on securing loads: Rsecure Only use the mounting hooks to secure items of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in weight. the load using the cargo tie down rings. Rdo 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.