2011 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK load capacity

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could
be injured by the load being throw naround in
the event of sharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident.
You will find further informatio ninthe "Secur-
ing a load" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident. G
WARNING
Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is
running. Otherwise, you could be poisoned by
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
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:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R hook in the safety net when loading.
R the maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the luggage compartmentf loor
is 25 kg.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistan tlashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Lashing material is available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! Do no tposition the load on one part of the
folding luggage compartment floor only.
The maximum load capacity of the folding
luggage compartment floor is 100 kg.
Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag-
ing the luggage compartment floor. Place a
solid board under the load if necessary.
Please note that the load on the luggage
compartment floor will be increased when
the load is lashed down. Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage. 244
Stowage areasStowing and features

X
Swing backrest :back.
X Adjust the backres tto the desired angle by
pulling the loop (Y page 250).
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 89).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Notes on using the luggage compartment Load position
Making the best use of your luggage com-
partment:
R Load capacity is increased when back-
rest :is set to the load position (90°)
(Y page 250).
R Vehicles with a height-adjustable luggage
compartment floor: a level load surface can
be obtained by moving the luggage com-
partmen tfloor to the upper position
(Y page 254).
R Al arge rload area can be obtained by mov-
ing the rear bench seat as far forward as
possible (Y page 250).
R The load area can be lengthened by folding
forward the folding backrest of the front-
passenger seat (Y page 247) and the cor-
responding backrest in the rear.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr-
ests
You can set the angle of the seat backrests
to one of 13 detent positions. X
Pull right or left release loop ;forwards in
the direction of the arrow.
Corresponding seat backrest :is
released.
X Push backrest :forward in the direction
of the arrow, or push it back and let it
engage.
X To ensure that the backrest has engaged,
lean firmly against backrest :.
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
! When moving the rear seats back, make
sure there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. The rear seats and/or the
objects could otherwise be damaged. X
Lift the left or right release handle and slide
the corresponding seat forwards or back-
wards.
X Let go of the release handle again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position. 250
Stowage areasStowing and features

Attaching and tightening the safety net
X
To attach and tighten: insert guide
rod :into bracket ;.
X Attach belt hook ?to the lashing eyelet
and pull down on the loos eend of the lash-
ing strap until the safety net is taut.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if
necessary.
X To loosen and detach: pull belt clamp
= up to reduce the tension in the lashing
strap.
X Unhook belt hook ?from the lashing eye-
let.
X Detach guide rod :from bracket ;.
X To stow: press the red button on the upper
and lowe rguide rod.
X Fold the safety ne tand roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the
safety net holder. Stowage well underneath the luggage
compartment floor
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You should always close the luggage com-
partment floor if you are transporting objects
in the stowage well under the luggage com-
partment floor.
Otherwise, you and othe rvehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
! The maximum load capacity of the stow-
age well under the luggage compartment
floor is 25 kg.
Opening/closing the luggage compart-
ment floor There is a stowage area for TIREFIT, a folding
box, the vehicle tool kit, etc.u
nderneath the
luggage compartment floor. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Pull handle ;until it stands upright.
X Swing luggage compartment floor :up
using handle ;. X
Fold ou thook =on the underside of the
luggage compartment floor. Stowage areas
253Stowing and features Z

The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
R
to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.Ifu sed incor-
rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi-
cle raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for per-
forming maintenance work under the vehi-
cle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen-
gage the parking brake while the vehicle is
raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used.
On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay.O therwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R make sure tha tthe distance between the
underside of the tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
R never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. Steel wheel with wheel trim
X Vehicles with steel wheels: carefully
reach into two of the wheel trim openings
and remove the wheel trim. X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely. The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).
X Take the ratchet ring spanner out of the
tyre-changing tool kit and place it on the 300
Changing
awheelWheels and tyres