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104 Seats and stowing
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A A tt ttac aching a r
hing a roof lugg
oof luggag age r e rack
ack
& W W ARNING
ARNING 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.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury if unsuitable
climbing aids are used
In the event that you use openings in the
bodywork or attachments as steps, you could:
Slip and/or fall.
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Damage the vehicle and thus slip and fall.
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Always use non-slip, stable climbing aids,
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e.g. a suitable ladder.
* N N O O TE TE Damage to the wheel arch ares
and bumpers if used as a step
The wheel arch ares and bumpers can be
damaged or become detached from the vehi-
cle if you use them as a step.
Only use the two steps indicated on the
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rear bumper.
* N N O O TE TE Vehicle damage due to non-
approved roof racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof racks
that have not been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Only use roof racks approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
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ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof rack is tted.
Position the load on the roof rack in such
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a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
* N N O O TE TE Maximum permissible roof load
The weight of the roof luggage, including the
roof rack, must not exceed the maximum per-
missible roof load.
The maximum roof load is 150 kg with at least
three pairs of supporting feet.
This information applies if the load is distrib-
uted evenly across the entire roof area. The
maximum load per pair of supporting roof rack
feet is 50 kg.
If the vehicle is at a standstill and at least three
pairs of supporting feet are being used, you may
exceed the maximum permissible roof load of
150 kg by a maximum of 150 kg. You can use this
if you are using a roof tent, for example. It is abso-
lutely essential to comply with the installation
instructions of the roof rack manufacturer.
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