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Mercedes-Benz GLE 2015 Owner's Manual page 359

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Stowage areas
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Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a
load.
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
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distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
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evenly.
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
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load. These are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
do not route lashing materials across sharp
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edges or corners.
pad sharp edges for protection.
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Luggage compartment
There are four lashing eyelets : in the luggage
compartment.
Before using the lashing eyelets on the right-
hand side of the luggage compartment lip, the
stowage net must be pushed down.
Bag hook
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WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!
The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.
There is a bag hook in the luggage compartment
on the left-hand side.
Press bag hook marking :.
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Turn bag hook : until it engages.
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Securing hooks
There is one securing hook : on each side of
the luggage compartment.
Only secure lightweight luggage items on the
securing hooks (maximum 4 kg).
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes
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WARNING
On its own, the luggage compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

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