Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 299

Stowage areas
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Useful information
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This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
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Read the information on qualified special-
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Loading guidelines
G WARNING
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could
be injured by the load being thrown around in
the event of sharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident.
You will find further information in the "Secur-
ing a load" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident.
G WARNING
Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is
running. Otherwise, you could be poisoned by
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
when transporting a load, never exceed the
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maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
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sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible.
page 27).
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the load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
always place the load against the rear or
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front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
hook in the safety net when loading.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
secure the load with sufficiently strong and
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wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
brake sharply
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change direction suddenly
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are involved in an accident
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Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pockets.
Objects must not protrude from the map
pockets.