Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual page 225

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Loading
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Observe the following notes on loading the
vehicle and transporting a load in the vehicle:
Taking passengers in the vehicle as well as
the vehicle's load into account, do not
exceed the vehicle's maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or axle loads.
Slide a heavy load as far towards the front of
the vehicle as possible and stow it as far
down in the boot as possible.
The load should not be higher than the top of
the backrests.
Always lean the load against the front or rear
backrests if the load is to be carried in the
vehicle interior.
When possible, always transport the load
behind seats which are not occupied.
Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
Lashing material can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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Securing a load (Coupé)
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Risk of injury
Spread the load evenly between the lashing
eyelets.
Observe the loading guidelines
( page 221).
In the boot there are four lashing eyelets.
Secure the load to the lashing eyelets.
Please note:
Do not use elastic straps or nets to
secure a load, as these are only
intended as an anti-slip protection for
light loads.
If you use securing straps, only use a
strap with a:
permissible tensile force
Fperm. = 600 daN
relative elongation of about 7%
Do not route lashing material over
sharp corners or rough surfaces.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
Spread the load evenly between the
lashing points.
Use all the lashing eyelets if possible.
Do not overload the lashing eyelets
when using tensioners.
Read and observe the instructions
issued with the lashing material used.