Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Securing cargo
Plastic hooks (Sedan)
On vehicles without a through-loading feature in the rear bench seat, six plastic hooks are installed to the trunk floor.
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
- secure the load using the cargo tie down rings.
- do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
- do not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners.
- pad sharp edges for protection.
There are six cargo tie down rings in the trunk/cargo compartment.
Sedan
1 Cargo tie down rings
Wagon
1 Cargo tie down rings
Bag hooks in the trunk/cargo compartment
Important safety notes
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure a load.
Sedan
•► Pull bag hook 2 down by tab 1.
Wagon
•► To open: press bag hook 1 (arrow).
Bag hook 1 slides out.
•► To close: press bag hook 1 until it engages.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
•► Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. ! Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could ...See also:
Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. During
nighttime driving, these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights
behind you and automatically dim ...
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. ...
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system directl ...