Mercedes-Benz G 550 2015 Operator's Manual page 198

Stowage areas
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Do not tamper with or repair cargo tie-down
points, cargo tie-down rings or tie downs.
Have maintenance work as well as modifica-
tions, installations and conversions carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop
( page 28).
Y
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
R
rings.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
R
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
R
or corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
R
Only use tie downs that have been checked
R
in accordance with applicable standards,
e.g. lashing nets or lashing straps.
Fill the spaces between the load and the
R
cargo compartment walls and the wheel
housing in a form-locking way. Only use
dimensionally stable transportation aids
for this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or
padding.
Cargo tie-down rings in the cargo com-
partment
There are four cargo tie-down rings : in the
cargo compartment mounted at the sides.
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects
on top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Opening and closing the cargo compart-
ment cover
To open: pull cargo compartment cover :
X
back and clip it into the retainers on the left
and right of the rear door.
To close: unclip cargo compartment
X
cover : and guide it forwards until it is
completely rolled up.