Mercedes-Benz EQE Operator's Manual page 122

120 Seats and stowing
Always make sure that objects do not
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protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.
Close the lockable storage spaces before
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starting a journey.
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
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hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
& WARNING Risk of accident from objects in
the driver's footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell and front-
passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell or front-passenger footwell.
Always install the floor mats securely
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and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient clearance for
the pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
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lay multiple floor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger air bag
shut-off: objects trapped under the front
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front passenger air bag shut-off or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shut-off ( page 52).
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The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
never exceed the permissible gross mass or
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the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle
(including occupants). the values are specified
on the vehicle identification plate on the vehi-
cle's B-pillar.
the load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings
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and distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load
Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
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heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle.
Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
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away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
When transporting roof loads and when the
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vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs ; and A. These are
designed to focus on stability (
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For more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
▌Overview of the front stowage compartments
page 184).