Stowage well under the cargo compartment floor
WARNING
If items are stored in the compartment, make sure compartment is securely closed. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

- To open: open the tailgate.
- Holding the ribbing, press handle 1 downwards 2. Handle 1 folds upwards.
- Swing the trunk floor upwards using handle 1 until it rests against the cargo compartment cover.

X Release hook 3 from the bracket on the underside of the trunk floor.

X Engage hook 3 into rain trough 4.
Stowage compartments 5 and 6 can be used to stow small, light and flat objects.
Before you close the tailgate, unhook the hook from the rain trough and fold
the trunk floor down.
- To close: unhook hook 3 from rain trough 4.
- Fasten the hook to the bracket on the underside of the trunk floor.
- Fold the trunk floor down.
- Press the trunk floor down 2 until it engages.
See also:
Low-beam headlamps
► To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
► Turn the light switch to
.
The indicator lamp in the
instru ...
The M-Class also protects its occupants after a crash
As part of the POST-SAFE® functions, the new M-Class can activate a variety
of systems which can contribute towards avoiding post-accident risks. After a
more serious crash, the hazard warning lig ...
Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
1 Transmission position
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission position ...
