Loading And Storing; Roof Rack - Mercedes-Benz 2010 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

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Load distribution
The total load weight including vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo should not
exceed the total load limit indicated on the
corresponding Tire and Loading Information
placard located on the driver's door B-pillar
( Y page 194).
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded
vehicle depends greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest
items being placed towards the front of the
vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
Always place items being carried against
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front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo should
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always be kept as low as possible against
front or rear seat backrests.

Roof rack

For information about further roof rack
equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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Warning!
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-
Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
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Loading and storing

are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
Make sure
you can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof
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completely
you can open the trunk completely
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Flip trim covers : open.
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Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage
points under trim covers :.
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Observe manufacturer's instructions for
installation.
Ski bag (Canada only)
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Warning!
The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs of
skis. Do not load the ski bag with other
objects.
Always fasten the ski bag securely. In an
accident, an unfastened ski bag can cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Unfolding and loading
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Fold rear armrest down.
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