Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 275)

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 96).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Parcel shelf
! The maximum load which may be placed
on the rear shelf is 2.5 kg.
X To remove: detach straps : from the tail-
gate.
X Swing the rear shelf down.
X Pull the rear shelf out to the rear ;.
X To fit: place the rear shelf on the guide rails
on the left and right.
X Push the rear shelf evenly forwards using
both hands until it engages.
X Swing the rear shelf up.
X Attach straps : to the tailgate.
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.
There are four lashing eyelets in the luggage
compartment.
:
Lashing eyelets
Bag hook
G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
There is one bag hook on either side of the
luggage compartment.
Stowage areas
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Stowing and features
Z