Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual page 314

Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
observe the loading guidelines
R
( page 306).
Y
secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R
distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
R
evenly.
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
R
load. These are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
do not route lashing materials across sharp
R
edges or corners.
pad sharp edges for protection.
R
Luggage compartment
Lashing eyelets
:
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
3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
Bag hook
:
Parcel shelf
! The maximum load which may be placed
on the rear shelf is 2.5 kg.
To remove: detach straps : from the tail-
X
gate.
Fold the parcel shelf downwards.
X
Pull the parcel shelf out to the rear ;.
X
To fit: place the parcel shelf on the guide
X
rails on the left and right.
Push the parcel shelf evenly forwards using
X
both hands until it engages.
Fold the parcel shelf up.
X
Attach straps : to the tailgate.
X
Stowage areas
Z
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