Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 299

Features
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Roof carrier
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When a load is transported on the roof, the
vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-
dling changes. If you exceed the maximum
roof load, the handling as well as steering and
braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the maximum roof load and
adapt your driving style.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama slid-
ing sunroof fully and open the tailgate fully
when the roof carrier is fitted.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
( page 358).
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An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails. In
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doing so, observe the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.
Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con-
tainer in place during a journey. If you use a
cup holder during a journey, the drinks con-
tainer could be flung around and liquid could
be spilt. Vehicle occupants could come into
contact with the liquid and, in particular, be
scalded by hot liquid. You could be distracted
from the traffic situation and lose control of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only place containers of a suitable
size in the cup holder. Seal the container, in
particular when it contains hot liquid.
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WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
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cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
Always make sure that objects do not proj-
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ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or
stowage nets.
Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
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shut before beginning your journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
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ted, sharp-edged, fragile or outsize objects
in the load compartment.
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Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (
The stowage compartments in the doors provide
space for bottles:
front: capacity up to 1.0 l
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rear: capacity up to 0.5 l
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page 288).
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