Roof Rack; Through-Loading Feature - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Loading and storing
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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
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
Make sure
you can raise the power tilt/sliding sunroof
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or the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
completely
you can open the trunk completely
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Vehicles with power tilt/sliding sunroof
Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
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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.

Through-loading feature

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Warning!
Do not transport any unsecured items in the
through-loading area.
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Fold the rear armrest down.
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Opening through-loading area: Open the
trunk.
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Press release button :.
The cover opens.
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Closing through-loading area: Swing
cover in trunk back until it engages.