Securing Loads; Cargo Tie-Down Rings; Parcel Shelf; Bag Hook - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

Vehicles with the cargo compartment pack-
age: to enlarge the cargo compartment, you
can adjust the rear seat backrests to a 15°
steeper angle (cargo position).
Fold the seat backrest forward
X
( page 254).
Y
Move handle : in the direction of the
X
arrow.
Push back seat backrest ; as far as han-
X
dle : until the backrest engages.
The backrest is now in the cargo position.

Securing loads

Cargo tie-down rings

Observe the following notes on securing loads:
Observe the loading guidelines
R
( page 250).
Y
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
R
or 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.
Bag hook
:

Parcel shelf

!
The maximum load which may be placed
on the parcel shelf is 3.3 lbs (1.5 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 install: place the parcel shelf on the
X
guide 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
255