Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA, Owner'S Manual

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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (
Y
page 24).
Loading guidelines
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially
when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk
of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid. Never drive with the boot lid
open.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
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when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
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the boot is the preferred place to carry
objects.
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position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the boot as pos-
sible.
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the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
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always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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use the lashing eyelets and the luggage
nets to transport loads and luggage.
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only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
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secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Lashing material is available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
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.
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Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
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Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets.
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Stowage areas
Stowing and features