Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

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Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! 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 vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is instal-
led you can:
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
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sliding panel fully
open the trunk lid fully
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The maximum roof load is 165 lbs (75 kg).
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
Open covers : carefully in the direction of
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the arrow.
Fold covers : upwards.
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Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
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age points under covers :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
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instructions.
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Cup holder

Important safety notes

G WARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could 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 use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-
tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot.
G WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-
ing or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
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flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
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trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
Close lockable stowage compartments
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while driving.
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
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hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines ( page 256).
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