Stowage Areas - Mercedes-Benz GLC Operator's Manual

Stowage areas

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Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
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WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
Never exceed the maximum permissible
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gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants).
The values are specified on the vehicle iden-
tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's
door.
The cargo compartment is the preferred place
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to carry objects.
Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
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sible and as low down in the cargo compart-
ment as possible.
The load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
Always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
Hook in the cargo net when loading.
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Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
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wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges for
protection.
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
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cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
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trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
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shut before beginning your journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
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ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines ( page 290).
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