Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2023 Operator's Manual page 104

102 Seats and stowing
Do not install the covers until the roof
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rack has been removed.
Bear in mind the following related topic:
Vehicle tool kit overview ( page 369)
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An incorrectly attached roof rack or an incorrect
roof load can become detached from the vehicle.
It is absolutely essential to comply with the instal-
lation instructions of the roof rack manufacturer.
Carefully remove covers 1 in the direction of
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the arrow with the disassembly tool.
Attach the roof rack at securing points 2.
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Comply with the installation instructions of the
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roof rack manufacturer.
Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.
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Roof luggage rack with ladder
Have all maintenance work as well as assembly
and disassembly of the roof luggage rack with lad-
der performed only in a qualified workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center 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.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended near the vehi-
cle, they may climb the ladder and fall.
Never leave children unattended by the vehi-
cle.
& WARNING Risk of falling and injury when
loading and unloading the roof luggage
rack
The ladder at the rear of the vehicle does not
have a climbing aid and the roof luggage rack
does not have any protection against falling.
In particular, dirt, rain, ice or snow can reduce
the safety of your footing.
There is a risk of falling and injury.
Always climb ladders and roof luggage racks
carefully and only when wearing sturdy foot-
wear.
* NOTE Maximum permissible load of the
ladder
The maximum permissible load of the ladder is
220.5 lb (100 kg).
Do not exceed this load capacity.