Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 263)

Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y
page 256).
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.
: Cargo tie-down rings
Stowage well under the trunk floor
Under the trunk floor you can find a bracket
for TIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc.
X To open: pull handle : up.
X Hook handle : into rain trough ;.
To enlarge the trunk you can remove the trunk
floor.
X
To remove: lift the trunk floor almost to
rain trough ; and pull it out.
X
To insert: place the trunk floor at the bot-
tom in the center.
X Hold sides of trunk floor = and press in the
direction of the arrow until it engages in
hooks ?.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stowage areas
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Stowage
and
features
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