Stowage Areas; Bag Hook - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Lift the left or right release handle and slide
X
the corresponding seat forwards or back-
wards.
Let go of the release handle again.
X
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
Observe the loading guidelines (
R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
R
rings.
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
R
rings evenly.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
R
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
R
corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
R
Cargo tie-down rings
:

Bag hook

G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!
The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure
a load.
page 221).
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Bag hook
:
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!
When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo com-

Stowage areas

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