Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 149

Controls
Loading and stowing
Always place the load against the rear seat
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backrests or the seat cushions if these
have been folded forwards.
The maximum load capacity of the stowage
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well under the luggage compartment floor
is 25 kg.
Always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
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wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
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If the rear seats are not occupied, insert the
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belt tongue on the outer seat belts into the
buckle of the opposite seat belt. This
increases the restraining effect of the rear
seat backrests.
! Do not position the load on one part of the
folding luggage compartment floor only.
The maximum load capacity of the folding
luggage compartment floor is 100 kg.
Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag-
ing the luggage compartment floor. If nec-
essary, place a solid board under the load.
Please note that the load on the luggage
compartment floor will be increased when
the load is lashed down.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
G Risk of injury
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
brake sharply
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change direction suddenly
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are involved in an accident
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Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following points or guidelines
when securing loads:
Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
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Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
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a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
Do not route lashing materials across sharp
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edges or corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
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