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Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options

Ski bag. Pass-through to the rear

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The ski bag and the rear pass-through of the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) allow skis to be transported safely. This section explains how to use them and provides important safety information to prevent injury and damage during loading and transport.

Ski bag

Unfold the ski bag and load the skis

WARNING

The ski bag in combination with the tie-down straps cannot retain any items other than skis.

Vehicle occupants may be struck, e.g. during a braking maneuver or accident, if you
  • transport other heavy or sharp-edged objects in the ski bag
  • secure the ski bag with the tie-down straps.
There is a risk of accident and injury!

Only store skis in the ski bag. Always secure the ski bag with the tie-down straps so that it cannot slide around.

Skisack entfalten und Skier einladen

Fold down the rear center armrest.

The release leverssqueeze together and the coverfold down.

Skisack entfalten und Skier einladen

The ski bagpull into the vehicle interior and unfold.

Open the trunk lid or the tailgate.

Skisack entfalten und Skier einladen

Press the release buttonpress.

  • The flap opens downward.

    Push the skis from the trunk or cargo area into the ski bag.

    Skisack entfalten und Skier einladen

    The tie-down strappull taut at the loose end until the skis are secured in the ski bag.

    Skisack entfalten und Skier einladen

    The hookinto the bracket.

    Pull the tie-down strap taut at the loose end.

    Remove skis and fold the ski bag

    Skier entnehmen und Skisack zusammenfalten

    Release both tie-down straps.

    The hookon the bracketunhook it.

    Remove the skis from the ski bag.

    Close the flap in the trunk or cargo area.

    Smooth out the ski bag and fold it.

    Tuck the ski bag into the backrest.

    Fold up the cover.

    Info

    Always keep the flap in the trunk or cargo area closed when you do not need the ski bag. This prevents unauthorized access from the interior to the trunk or cargo area.

    Removing the Ski Bag

    Skisack ausbauen

    If you want to clean or dry the ski bag, you can remove it.

    Open the trunk lid or the tailgate.Press the release buttonpress.
  • The flapopens downward.

    The lockpress inward and pull the frameout together with the ski bag.

    Pass-Through in the Rear Seat

    Durchlademöglichkeit im Fond

    The pass-through is opened from the trunk.

    Fold down the rear center armrest.Press the release buttonpress.
  • The flap opens downward. Observe the loading guidelines.

    The roof rack systems of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) provide additional transport options for large or bulky items. Thanks to their sturdy construction and clear loading instructions, transporting bicycles, skis or cargo boxes is safe and convenient.

    It is especially important to observe the permitted roof load and to distribute the weight evenly. This keeps the E-Class handling stable and safe, even when fully loaded.

    Question: Why must the permitted roof load not be exceeded?

    Answer: Because it impairs driving stability and endangers safety.

    Question: What must be observed when mounting a roof rack?

    Answer: The rack must be mounted correctly and regularly checked for secure fit.

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