Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA Operator's Manual page 285

To open: pull down the top of stowage
X
compartment : by the edge of the handle.
i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an open stowage space above
the stowage compartment.
Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located:
in the front-passenger footwell
R
on the back of the driver's and the front-
R
passenger seat
on the left and right-hand side in the cargo
R
compartment
Observe the loading guidelines (
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces ( page 281).
Y
Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
G WARNING
If the backrest of the front-passenger seat is
folded forward, rear seat passengers can
come in contact with parts of the seat mech-
anism. particularly in the event of an accident,
heavy braking or a sudden change of direc-
tion. There is a risk of injury.
If a passenger travels in the vehicle while the
front-passenger seat is folded forward, they
must sit in the rear seat behind the driver.
The backrest of the front-passenger seat can
be folded forwards to increase the cargo com-
partment capacity.
Once you no longer need the backrest on the
front-passenger side to be used as a load sur-
face, fold the backrest back into place.
To fold forward: gently push the backrest
X
back.
Pull release handle : and fold the back-
X
rest fully onto the seat cushion until it
engages.
page 280)
Y
To fold back: gently push the backrest
X
down and pull release handle :.
Fold the seat backrest back until it
X
engages.
Through-loading facility in the rear
To open: fold down seat armrest :.
X
Pull the center head restraint on the rear
X
bench seat into the uppermost position
( page 105).
Y
Stowage areas
Z
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