Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 101

Opening or closing the stowage space under
the cargo compartment floor
& WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment floor
If you drive when the cargo compartment
floor is open, objects could be thrown around
and thereby strike vehicle occupants. There
is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in direc‐
tion.
Always close the cargo compartment
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floor before a journey.
To open: pull handle 1 upwards.
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Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
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using handle 1.
To close: fold the cargo compartment floor
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downwards and then press handle
until it engages.
Attaching the roof rack
& WARNING Risk of injury by exceeding
the maximum roof load
When you load the roof, the vehicle center of
gravity rises and the usual driving character‐
istics as well as the steering and braking
characteristics change. During cornering, the
vehicle tilts more strongly and may react
more sluggishly to steering movements.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as the steer‐
ing and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Always respect the maximum roof load
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and adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
* NOTE Vehicle damage from non-
1 down
approved roof racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof racks
which have not been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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Seats and stowing