Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
• secure the load using the cargo tie down
rings.
• do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
• do not route tie downs across sharp edges
or corners.
• pad sharp edges for protection.
Footwell of the second row of seats
There is one cargo tie-down ring 1 in the footwell behind the driver’s seat and one in the footwell behind the front-passenger seat.
Cargo compartment
There are four cargo tie down rings 1 in the cargo compartment.
Securing cargo
...Securing hooks
Only use the mounting hooks to secure items of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in weight. There are two securing hooks 1 on each side of the cargo compartment. ...See also:
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions
testing), or similar equipment. ...
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate
is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will
hear three chimes to signal that the ...
Side and curtain air bags
The seat mounted side air bags are designed to protect the thorax region of the
torso and will deploy only in the event of a side impact and then, only on the side
of the impact.
The curtain air ...