Loading And Stowing - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owner's Manual

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direction of arrow ; until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed with
more force.
If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during
closing again:
Immediately after it locks up, pull the
X
switch again to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed without
the anti-entrapment feature.
Rain closing feature*
The sliding/tilting sunroof closes automati-
cally:
if it starts to rain
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after 12 hours
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The rear of the sliding/tilting sunroof is then
raised in order to ventilate the interior of the
vehicle.
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The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened
slightly again if it is obstructed while being
closed by the rain closing feature. The rain
closing feature is then deactivated.
The sliding/tilting sunroof does not close if:
it is raised at the rear
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it is blocked
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no rain is falling on the area of the wind-
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screen being monitored by the rain sensor
(e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge
or in a carport)
Resetting
Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof if it does not
open smoothly, or if the battery has been dis-
connected or has become discharged.
Switch the ignition off and then on again.
X
The sliding/tilting sunroof is raised fully at
X
the rear.
* optional
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Keep the switch pressed for an additional
X
second.
Make sure that the sliding/tilting sunroof
X
can be opened or closed fully again
( page 150).
Y
If this is not the case, consult a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
Loading and stowing
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.
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 Risk of poisoning
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:
never exceed the maximum permissible
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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 down in the luggage compartment as
possible.
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
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