MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2005 S211 Owner's Manual

250 Controls in detailLoading
Fold the seat backrest forward
(page 247).
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage / cargo should not ex-
ceed the load limit or vehicle capacity
weight indicated on the corresponding
placard which can be found on the driver’s
door B-pillar.The handling characteristics of a fully load-
ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
tribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
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 al-
ways be kept as low as possible since it in-
fluences the handling characteristics of
the vehicle.
!Leave the seat cushion hinge in this po-
sition. The upholstery could be dam-
aged if you fold the hinge back.

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Cargo tie-down rings
Four rings1 are located in the cargo com-
partment.
Carefully secure cargo by applying
even load on all rings with rope of suffi-
cient strength to hold down the cargo.
Always follow loading instructions
(page 250).Rear seat
There is a cargo tie-down ring located on
each side of the footwell under the rear
seat.
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the cargo compartment if possible. Do
not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backs.
Never drive vehicle with tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.

252 Controls in detailLoadingCargo management system* (Canada only)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo
management system and accompanying
accessories which enables you to utilize
your cargo compartment in a variety of
ways. You can store the cargo manage-
ment system in the pouch that comes with
the vehicle.
1Cargo railsInserting the mounting elements into
the cargo rails
1Cargo rail
2Mounting element
You can move the mounting element to
various engaging points on the cargo rail
and fix it in place.
These engaging points are located
2 inches apart from one another on the
cargo rail and are indicated by markings.
iThe pouch and telescoping rod can be
placed in the storage box in the cargo
compartment.

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Turn mounting element 2 toL.

Insert mounting element 2 in cargo
rail 1.

Turn mounting element 2 until it en-
gages in the‹ position.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the
mounting element
1Cargo tie-down ring
2Mounting element

Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo
rail toN.

Insert cargo tie-down ring 1 into
mounting element 2.

Turn mounting element 2 until it en-
gages in the‹ position.
Y o u s h o u l d b e a b l e t o f e e l t h e m o u n t i n g
element engage in the cargo rail.
iYou can turn the mounting element in
the cargo rail to four positions:
‹To lock the mounting element.
NTo insert or remove the cargo
tie-down ring, the belt reel or
the telescoping rod.
LTo insert or remove the mount-
ing element.
STo move the mounting element
to the next engaging point.
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The cargo tie-down rings should be subject
to equal loads. Make sure to comply with
the information provided in the loading in-
structions (
page 250).

254 Controls in detailLoadingBelt reel
1Belt reel
2Mounting element
3Locking button

Insert two mounting elements 2 into a
cargo rail.

Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo
rail toN.

Insert belt reel 1 into mounting ele-
ment 2.

Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo
rail until it engages in the‹ posi-
tion.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.

Press locking button 3 on the belt reel
and pull cargo net out in direction of ar-
row.

Place load between the cargo net and
the side wall of the cargo compart-
ment.

Press locking button 3 on belt reel.
With the other hand, slowly pull net
over load until it is taut.Telescoping rod
1Telescoping rod
2Mounting element
iThe belt reel can be used to tighten
light-weight loads against the side wall
of the cargo compartment, thus secur-
ing them from slipping.
iThe telescoping rod can be used to
tighten the load against the rear seats
so as to secure it from slipping.

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Insert one mounting element 2 into
each cargo rail.

Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail
toN.

Insert telescoping rod 1 into mount-
ing element 2.

Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail
until it engages in the‹ position.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.Storage box in cargo compartment
(Canada only)
1Storage boxWarning!
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When you are using the storage box in the
cargo compartment, the backrests of the
seats in front of it must be completely en-
gaged to the rear, and the twin roller blind
must be installed.
Do not exceed the storage box’s maximum
load of 44 lbs (20 kg), as it could otherwise
become detached during an accident or
sharp braking maneuvers, and could injure
you or other passengers.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

256 Controls in detailLoadingInstalling the storage box
Fold rear seat backrests forward
(page 247).

Insert storage box from behind into
cargo compartment with the opening
pointing in the direction of travel.

Press locking hooks of storage box into
the space between the rear seat back-
rest and the cargo compartment.

Fold rear seat backrest to the rear
(page 248).
Loading the storage box

Fold rear seat backrests forward
(page 247).

Fill storage box with cargo through the
opening on the front side.

Fold rear seat backrest to the rear
(page 248).
Removing the storage box

Fold rear seat backrests forward
(page 247).

Slide locking hooks of storage box for-
ward out of the retainers.

Pull storage box to the rear and remove
it from cargo compartment.

Fold rear seat backrest to the rear
(page 248).
Twin roller blind
The twin roller blind contains a cargo net
and a luggage cargo compartment.
It is located on the seat backrest of the
rear bench seat.
Cargo net
iThe storage box is additionally held in
place from above by the twin roller
blind.
iThe storage box in the cargo compart-
ment is covered by the rear bench seat
and can hold a maximum of 44 lbs
(20 kg) cargo.
Warning!
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The cargo net cannot hold back heavy loads.
The transported load should therefore al-
ways be tied down.
Objects which are insufficiently secured
could otherwise injure you if they are thrown
around in the event of an accident, during
hard braking or steering maneuvers.

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1Cargo net
2Mountings for cargo net
Pull cargo net 1 up and hook it onto
mountings 2.Cargo compartment cover
The cargo compartment cover unlocks
automatically while the tailgate is open-
ing/closing and is automatically raised/
lowered.
It is therefore unnecessary to roll up the
cargo compartment cover before loading
and unloading. 1Cargo compartment cover
Rolling up the cargo compartment cover

Unhook cargo compartment cover
from its anchorages on the left and
right sides.

Slowly guide cargo compartment cover
back until it stops.
iYou can use the cargo net even when
the rear seat backrest is folded for-
ward. The cargo net should then be
hooked onto the front mountings.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure
not to load the cargo compartment
over the lower edge of the side win-
dows.
The twin roller blind could otherwise be
damaged when the tailgate is being
closed.

258 Controls in detailLoadingRemoving the twin roller blind
Roll up cargo net and cargo compart-
ment cover.

Fold both rear seat cushions forward
(page 247).

Push twin roller blind to the left out of
its anchorage on the rear seat backrest
and remove it.

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Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Compartment for mobile
phone / glasses
Opening the glove box

Push lid release1.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
around and injuring vehicle occupants dur-
ing an accident.
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The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.