Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class - Manual (Page 274)

X Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(
Y page 98).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle ; of the seat backrest forwards.
The corresponding seat backrest : is
released.
X Fold backrest : forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
X Insert the seat belt into seat-belt
extender :.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
X Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator ; is no longer
visible.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Y page 98).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y page 268).
R
Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
R
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R
Do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
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Stowage areas
Stowing and features