Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

G
WARNING
If vehicle occupants are seated behind a load
protection net, they may be squeezed up
against the load protection net. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of braking
maneuvers or abrupt changes in direction.
Never allow vehicle occupants to sit behind
the load protection net.
The load protection net borders the cargo com-
partment. It protects vehicle occupants from
light objects and/or luggage slipping or tipping
over. Always observe the notes on securing
loads ( page 235).
Y
You can install the load protection net at an
angle behind the front seats or behind the first
row of back seats.
Upper retainer
Anchorage (example: fixed cargo tie-down ring)
Carrier systems
Installing
Clip the load protection net into upper retain-
X
ers : in such a way that tensioning straps =
face the rear of the vehicle.
Pull tensioning straps = of the load protec-
X
tion net tightly.
Clip hook ? on tensioning straps = into
X
cargo tie-down rings A.
Fold tensioning element ; up.
X
Pull the loose ends of tensioning straps =
X
down in the direction of the arrow until ten-
sioning straps = are tight.
Fold tensioning element ; down to achieve
X
the final tension on the straps.
After traveling a short distance, check that
X
the load protection net is taut.
Retighten, if necessary.
X
Removing
Fold tensioning element ; up.
X
Tensioning straps = are slack.
Unclip hook ? of tensioning straps = from
X
cargo tie-down rings A at the bottom.
Unclip the load protection net from upper
X
retainers :.
Roll up the load protection net and fasten it,
X
still rolled up, using the Velcro fasteners.
Adjusting the front seat with the load pro-
tection net installed
Fold tensioning element ; on straps =
X
upwards.
The load protection net slackens.
Correctly adjust the front seat.
X
Re-tension the load protection net.
X
Carrier systems
G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
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