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Carriers*

Warning!
Only use carriers when the basic cross bars
have been completely mounted. The left and
right roof rails are only stabilized by means
of the basic cross bars mounted.
Follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly at-
tached roof rack system or its load could be-
come detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
198 lb (90 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof is
loaded, the handling characteristics are dif-
ferent from those when operating the vehi-
cles without a roof loaded.
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Load the carriers in such a way that the
vehicle cannot be damaged while driving.
Make sure
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the tailgate can be completely opened
the tilt/sliding sunroof can be completely
raised at the rear
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The following accessories are available for
your Mercedes-Benz:
Roof Cargo Container – Small, Medium, or
Large
Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Standard
Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Deluxe (Only in
connection with corresponding adapter.)
For more information on Mercedes-Benz acces-
sories, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Controls in detail
Roof rails
Basic cross bars*
The maximum roof load ( page 551) of
any add-on roof equipment is reduced by
the unladen weight of the basic cross bars
(13.7 Ibs/6.2 kg).
Four keys and an Allen wrench required for
installing and removing are included with
the basic cross bars.
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The keys and the Allen wrench are stored
with the vehicle tool kit under the cargo compart-
ment floor ( page 488).
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