Loading Guidelines - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

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This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
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Loading guidelines

Important safety notes
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WARNING
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, turn over or be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants. This also
applies to:
luggage or loads
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seats which have been removed and are
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being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of a braking maneuver or abrupt change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about. Before traveling,
secure objects, luggage or loads to prevent
them slipping or tipping over. If you remove a
seat, store it preferably outside the vehicle.
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WARNING
As a result of improperly placed or unevenly
distributed loads, the center of gravity of the
load being transported may be too high or too
far back. This can significantly impair handling
as well as steering and braking characteris-
tics. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the center of gravity of
the load is:
between the axles
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Loading guidelines
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as low as possible, near the rear axle.
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WARNING
When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads
and/or the maximum permissible gross vehi-
cle weight are exceeded, driving safety is
compromised. The handling as well as steer-
ing and braking characteristics may be signif-
icantly impaired. Overloaded tires may over-
heat, causing them to burst. There is a risk of
an accident.
When transporting a load, always observe the
permissible wheel loads, axle loads and the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
for the vehicle (including occupants).
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If you are using a roof carrier, observe the
maximum roof load and maximum roof carrier
load.
Do not stack luggage or loads higher than the
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backrests.
Objects to be transported should preferably
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be stowed in the cargo compartment.
When transporting luggage, always use the
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cargo tie-down rings for securing loads and a
cargo net, if installed.
Use cargo tie-down rings and fasteners which
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are suitable for the weight and size of the
load.
When using suitable load securing aids and tie
downs, always follow the manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions, in particular the notes on dis-
card criteria contained therein.
Load securing aids or tie downs must not be
used if:
identification marks are missing or illegible
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there are yarn breakages, damage to bearing
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seams or other signs of tearing
there are signs of shearing, deformation,
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pinching or other damage
there is damage to clamping or connecting
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elements
Load securing aids and tie downs in this condi-
tion are ready for discard and must be replaced.
If you use load securing aids or tie downs which
are worn out, the load may not be sufficiently
secured and could cause damage to property.
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