2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 264
2011 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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262 Stowage areas The cargo net cannot prevent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment floor. Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo net is restricted because of the footwell being taken up by the net. X Loading, stowing and features Undo the two Velcro fasteners of the safety-net stowage. X Unroll and unfold the cargo net. The upper and lower guide rods must engage audibly. Attaching the cargo net When the vehicle is loaded with objects that extend beyond the seat backrests, using a cargo net is particularly important. For reasons of safety, a cargo net should always be used when transporting cargo. Preparing the cargo net The cargo net can be used in two different positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar). Cargo net attached behind the C-pillar X Insert guide rod ; into retainer : in the direction of the arrow. X Slide guide rod ; forwards into retainer : in the direction of the arrow. Tightening the cargo net RThe brackets behind B-pillar : are required for the cargo compartment enlargement (Y page 258). The corresponding cargo tie down rings to tighten the net are located in the footwell of the rear bench seat (Y page 260). RThe brackets behind C-pillar ; are required for the cargo compartment behind the rear bench seat. The corresponding cargo tie down rings to tension the net are located in the cargo compartment (Y page 260). Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats X Insert belt hook : into cargo tie-down ring ; in the direction of the arrow. X Pull tensioning strap = by the loose end in the direction of the arrow until the cargo net is tight. X After driving a short distance, check the tension of the cargo net and retighten it if necessary.