Stowage Areas - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual

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This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This also applies to
safety-related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( page 29).
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Stowage areas

Loading guidelines
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
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WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle occupants
and luggage/cargo.
Do not exceed the load limit or permitted gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle.
The gross load limit and the GVWR are specified
on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar
of the driver's door (
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The load must also be distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and rear
axles. The specifications for GVWR and GAWR
are on the vehicle identification plate on the B-
pillar of the driver's door (
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
( page 397).
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The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
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 mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants).
The cargo compartment is the preferred place
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to carry objects.
Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
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sible and as low down in the cargo compart-
ment 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 front
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seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place.
Always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
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nets to transport loads and luggage.
Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening mate-
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rials appropriate for the weight and size of the
load.
Hook in the cargo net when loading.
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Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
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wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges for
protection.
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