Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 144

142 Seats and stowing
Attaching a roof luggage rack
& WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
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and adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
* NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use roof luggage racks tested and
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approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
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ensure that when the roof luggage rack
is fitted, the boot lid can be fully opened.
Position the load on the roof luggage
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rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.
* NOTE Damage to panorama sliding sun-
roof caused by roof luggage rack
If the panorama sliding sunroof is opened
when a roof luggage rack is fitted, the pano-
rama sliding sunroof may be damaged by the
roof luggage rack.
Do not open the panorama sliding sun-
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roof if a roof luggage rack is fitted.
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* NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.
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Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-
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tion of the arrow.