Carrier Systems; Roof Carrier; Ladder Carrier - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

the locking mechanism and out of the load-
ing rail through a recess.

Carrier systems

Roof carrier

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WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You can find information about the maximum
roof load in the "Technical data" section
( page 331).
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! Make sure that:
the screws for the roof carrier are tight-
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ened in the sliding blocks to a torque of
6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm)
the bolts, when tightened, do not touch
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the rails.
the slot nuts are not located in the area of
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the plastic caps.
the slot nuts have the right cross-section.
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the mounting rails in the interior are free
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of dirt.
the screws are retightened evenly after
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approximately 300 miles (500 km).
We recommend that you only use roof
racks tested and approved by Sprinter.
These help avoid vehicle damage.
! If you want to retrofit securing rails, have
it done at a qualified specialist workshop.
You could otherwise damage the vehicle.
Carrier systems
Securing rails
:
It is possible to install a roof carrier if your
vehicle is equipped with securing rails on the
roof. Special mounting elements (grooved
plates) are available as accessories.
These mounting elements are available at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Ladder carrier

Example: ladder rack on Chassis Cab
Front ladder rack
:
Rear ladder rack
;
Pay attention to the important safety notes in
the "Loading guidelines" section
( page 244).
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You can find information about the maximum
ladder rack load in the "Technical data" sec-
tion ( page 249).
Y
You will find information about cleaning and
care in the "Notes on care" (
"Power washers" ( page 270) sections.
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page 268) and
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