Stowage Areas - Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual

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Seats and stowing

Stowage areas

Notes on loading the vehicle
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail‐
gate is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch off the engine before
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opening the tailgate.
Never drive with the tailgate open.
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& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be thrown around.
Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
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gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If you do not adequately stow objects in the
vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed
around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.
In addition, cup holders, open stowage
spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot
always restrain the objects they contain in
the event of an accident.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be tossed about in these or
similar situations.
Always make sure that objects do not
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project from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
Close the lockable stowage spaces
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before starting a journey.
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
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hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or
too large in the cargo compartment.
& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the
vehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containers
while the vehicle is moving.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is
moving, the container may be flung around
and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu‐
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from traffic conditions
and you may lose control of the vehicle.
Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐
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cle is stationary.