Cargo Compartment - Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual

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Opening and closing
Insert a suitable object, e.g. the emergency
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key, into opening 1 on the door lock.
To lock the left-hand side of the vehicle:
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turn the emergency key counter-clockwise as
far as it will go.
To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle:
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turn the emergency key clockwise as far as it
will go.
If the locked door is then closed, it can no longer
be opened from outside.

Cargo compartment

Opening the tailgate
& 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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* NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
Make sure that there is sufficient space
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behind and above the tailgate.
Pull the tailgate handle.
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Closing the tailgate
& 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.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Pull the tailgate down with the handle and let
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it drop into the lock.
Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency
key
Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
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Remove the cargo compartment cover
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