The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
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never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on the vehicle identi-
cation plate (
/
page 386).
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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 behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load
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Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(
/
page 118).
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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
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When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs
;
and
A
. These are
designed to focus on stability (
/
page 172).
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For more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the
Digital Owner's Manual.
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3
Stowage compartment in the front centre
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even while the vehicle
is in motion.
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As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pressed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
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Objects or loads in the boot or load com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
120
120 Seats and stowing
Summary of Contents for CLA
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