MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON 2001 W210 Owner's Manual

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Split rear bench seat
The two sections can be folded down separately to
enlarge the cargo area.
1. Slip seat belt webbing behind belt retainer (1) and
move buckle latch plate upward to belt outlet.
2. Slip fingers into recess (2) and lift seat cushion to a
vertical position (move front seat forward a little, if
necessary).3. Pull head restraint up to its highest position.
Depress the release button (3) until it engages and
pull out the head restraint.
4. Insert head restraint into the openings provided in
the seat cushion.
5. Pull locking handle (4) up and fold backrest forward.

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Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position.
A red indicator (5) on the pull locking handle is visible
in the unlocked position. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest. Follow remaining
steps in reverse order listed above.
Note:
Do not interchange the front head restraints with the
rear head restraints.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not drive the vehicle without head restraints.
Always reinstall head restraints when returning
cushions to seating use. Head restraints help
reduce injuries should an accident occur.
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Enlarging cargo area:
The cargo area can be enlarged by placing the seat
cushions in a vertical position and removing them. To
remove each seat cushion, pull up the lever (6) on the
underside of the seat and pull the seat cushion out its
hinge pins (7).Folding the backrest forward:
When folding the backrest forward, the hinge pins (7)
must rest in the brackets at the backrest. It is not
necessary to remove the head restraints before folding
the backrest forward if the seat cushion has been
removed.
When reinstalling the seat cushion, be sure to lock the
respective seat cushion into its hinge pins (7).
In addition, when transporting extremely long items,
push front passenger seat forward, remove its head
restraint and lower its backrest to the rear.
Notes:
It must be ensured that the heating elements of the rear
window defroster are not damaged by cargo rubbing
against them.
With twin-reel roller installed: When folding the
backrest down, fold the right section first and then the
left section. If only the left section is to be folded, first
remove the twin-reel roller blind, see page 171.
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The twin-reel roller blind comprises a luggage cover and
a partition net. It is mounted on the backrest of the rear
seat and can also be used with the backrest folded
down.
Wa r n i n g !
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle
occupants unless the items are securely fastened in
the vehicle.Always lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo
area is not in use. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest.Never drive vehicle with tailgate open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

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Luggage cover:
Pull out lower blind, draw it over the luggage and
engage into track on the D pillar. When the tailgate is
opened the blind is lifted up automatically so that it
need not be retracted for loading or unloading the
vehicle.
Lower the blind to its bottom stop before closing the
tailgate.
To retract the lower blind, press left and right lock
button (1). The luggage cover rail is raised. Now
disengage it from the track on the D pillar and slowly
guide it into its receptacle.
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Pull out upper blind (safety net) and engage into eyelets
on the roof (1). This is a particularly important safety
factor when the vehicle is loaded higher than the top of
the seat backrest.Removal of twin-reel roller blind:
Fold backrest sections forward, push cover mechanism
to the left and remove.
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Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net when
transporting cargo.

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Rear-facing bench seat
The rear-facing bench seat can be unfolded to enlarge
the seating area.
By pressing down on the handle, lift the backrest into
place. Raise the seat cushion in a similar manner.
Hook the safety belts into the brackets (1) provided.
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Wa r n i n g !
Prior to occupying the rear-facing bench seat, the
rear seat backrests must be in an upright position
and locked in place.To avoid possible injury to the rear-facing bench
seat occupants, the bench should be used by no
more than two passengers not taller than 5 ft.
(150 cm).
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If the rear-facing bench seat is to be occupied, the
forward-facing split rear bench seat must be equipped
with head restraints.
To stow the rear-facing bench seat, proceed in reverse
order, pulling the seat cushion up by its strap (2).Cup holder next to seat
Fold down cup holder to open.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
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Loading instructions
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle
depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore
recommended to load the vehicle according to the
illustrations shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
The total load weight including vehicle occupants and
luggage / cargo should not exceed the vehicle capacity
weight indicated on the certification label which can be
found on the left door pillar.Always place items being carried against front or rear
seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept
as low as possible since it influences the handling
characteristics of the vehicle.
For additional safety when transporting cargo while the
rear bench seats are unoccupied, fasten the outer seat
belts crosswise into the opposite side buckles.
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Eight rings are located in the cargo compartment.
Additional two rings can be found ahead of the split rear
bench seat on the cross member.
Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all
rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the
cargo.
Wa r n i n g !
Always fasten items being carried as securely as
possible.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle, and 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.Never drive vehicle with tailgate open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.