Securing loads. EASY-PACK cargo area cover (Estate)

The section "Securing loads" in the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) shows how luggage and cargo can be secured safely in the trunk or cargo area. The notes on the EASY-PACK cargo area cover of the Estate model supplement the tips on safe use and on protection against injury.

Securing loads

Plastic hooks (Sedan)

On vehicles without a rear seat pass-through, six plastic hooks are fitted to the luggage compartment floor. A cargo net that is available as an accessory can be hooked onto these.

Tie-down eyelets

General Notes

Observe the following notes on securing loads:

• Observe the loading guidelines.
• Secure the load at the tie-down eyelets.
• Load the tie-down eyelets evenly.
• Do not use elastic straps or nets for tie-down. These are only intended as anti-slip devices for light cargo.
• Do not route the tie-down straps over sharp edges or corners.
• Pad sharp edges.

Luggage/cargo compartment

Tie-down eyelets(Sedan)

Tie-down eyelets(Estate)

EASY-PACK cargo area cover (Estate)

Important Safety Notes

WARNING

The cargo area cover alone cannot restrain or secure heavy objects, luggage or heavy cargo. In the event of sudden changes of direction, braking maneuvers or an accident, you may be struck by unsecured cargo. There is a risk of injury or even death!

Always stow items so that they cannot fly around. Secure items, luggage or cargo against sliding or tipping over, e.g. by lashing them down, even when using the cargo area cover.

NOTE

When loading the vehicle, make sure that you do not load the cargo area above the lower edge of the side windows. Do not place any items on the cargo area cover.

The cargo area cover and the safety net are fitted as a double roller blind to anchor points on the right and left in the cargo area.

When the tailgate is opened, the cargo area cover rises automatically to make loading easier, and it lowers when the tailgate is closed.

When the cargo area cover is hooked in, no objects in the cargo area may obstruct the lowering movement of the cargo area cover when the tailgate is closed. Otherwise the cargo area cover will rise again.

Unrolling and rolling up the cargo area cover

Unrolling: Pull the cargo area coverby the grab handleto the rear and hook it into the holders on the left and right.

Rolling up: Unhook the cargo area coverfrom the holders on the left and right and guide it forward by the grab handleuntil it is fully rolled up.

Removing and installing the double roller blind

You can remove and install the double roller blind from the cargo area and, with the seatback folded forward, from the left rear door.

Make sure that the safety net and the cargo area cover are rolled up.

Removing: Press the buttonpress.

With the seatback folded forward, swivel the double roller blind forward on the left side; with the seatback raised, swivel it to the rear.

First release the double roller blind from the left lockand then from the right-hand holder.

Installing: Insert the double roller blind into the right-hand holder until it stops.Push.

Place the double roller blind in the left holder and push it into the lockuntil the double roller blind audibly clicks into place.

Make sure that the red lock indicatoris not visible; otherwise the double roller blind is not locked.

Attaching the double roller blind to the rear seatback

Note

If you have fitted the double roller blind to the rear seatback while it is folded forward, do not fold the seatback back.

Fold down the right and left seatbacks.

Remove the double sunblindinto the two guidesand push them in the direction of the arrow until they stop.

The seat belt warning functions of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) reliably remind the driver and passengers to fasten their seat belts. Acoustic and visual signals help ensure that the seat belts are used consistently.

These systems reflect Mercedes-Benz's high standard of leaving nothing to chance where safety is concerned. They encourage responsible behavior by the occupants and increase protection in the event of an accident.

Question: When does the seat belt warning light go out?

Answer: When the belt is correctly fastened, or when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off.

Question: Why is it important to fasten the belt correctly?

Answer: So that it provides optimal protection in an emergency and prevents injuries.