Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo.
WARNING
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests can be folded forwards separately to increase the cargo compartment capacity.
Parcel nets
WARNING
Parcel nets are intended for storing lightweight items only, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or fragile objects may not be transported
in the ...
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
Fully insert the backrest head restraints ().
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary.
Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle 2 of the seat backrest forwards. ...
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Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
This number also is stamp ...
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine
and push the switch on. The indicator light 1
will illuminate. Push the switch again to turn the
...
Parksense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximate ...
