Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 273)

X Fold backrest : forwards.
X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
X
Insert the seat belt into seat-belt holder :.
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 100).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Parcel shelf
! The maximum load which may be placed
on the parcel shelf is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).
X To remove: detach straps : from the tail-
gate.
X
Fold the parcel shelf downwards.
X
Pull the parcel shelf out to the rear ;.
X To install: place the parcel shelf on the
guide rails on the left and right.
X
Push the parcel shelf evenly forwards using
both hands until it engages.
X Fold the parcel shelf up.
X Attach straps : to the tailgate.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y
page 266).
R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings 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 tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
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