Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual page 193

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Loading and stowing
Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell
G Risk of injury
Only place lightweight objects in the lug-
gage net. Do not use it to transport heavy,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. The luggage
net cannot secure the objects sufficiently
in the event of an accident.
Loading guidelines
G Risk of injury
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. This also
applies to seats which have been removed.
You will find further information in the
"Securing 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.
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G Risk of poisoning
Keep the boot lid/tailgate closed while the
vehicle is in operation. Otherwise, exhaust
fumes could enter the vehicle interior and
poison you.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. You should therefore
load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Saloon
Distribution of the load within the vehicle: Estate
Observe the following notes when transport-
ing 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 and as
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low in the boot or luggage compartment as
possible.
The load must not protrude above the
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upper edge of the backrests.
Always place the load against the front or
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rear seat backrests.