Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual page 334

Load-securing aids
332
G
WARNING
If vehicle occupants are seated behind a load
protection net, they may be squeezed up
against the load protection net. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of braking
manoeuvres or abrupt changes in direction.
Never allow vehicle occupants to sit behind
the load protection net.
The load protection net borders the load com-
partment. It protects vehicle occupants from
light objects and/or luggage slipping or tipping
over. Always observe the notes on securing
Y
loads ( page 330).
You can install the load protection net at an
angle behind the front seats or behind the first
row of back seats.
Upper retainer
Floor anchorage (example: lashing eyelet secured)
Fitting
X
Remove the load compartment partitioning as
Y
needed ( page 334).
X
Clip the load protection net into upper retain-
ers : in such a way that tensioning straps =
face the rear of the vehicle.
X
Install lashing eyelets A into the nearest
available guide rail behind the seat legs
Y
( page 331). Position them at least 5 cm
from the seat legs to allow subsequent move-
ment of the rear seat.
X
Check lashing eyelet A is seated correctly.
The lashing eyelets should not move.
X
Pull tensioning straps = of the load protec-
tion net tightly.
X
Clip hook ? on tensioning straps = into
lashing eyelets A.
X
Fold tensioning element ; up.
X
Pull the loose ends of tensioning straps =
down in the direction of the arrow until ten-
sioning straps = are tight.
X
Fold tensioning element ; down to achieve
the final tension on the straps.
X
Fit the load compartment partitioning as nee-
Y
ded ( page 334).
X
After travelling a short distance, check that
the load protection net is taut.
X
Retighten if necessary.
Removing
X
Remove the load compartment partitioning as
Y
needed ( page 334).
X
Fold tensioning element ; up.
Tensioning straps = are slack.
X
Unclip hook ? of tensioning straps = from
lashing eyelets A at the bottom.
X
Unclip the load protection net from upper
retainers :.
X
When required, remove lashing eyelets A
Y
( page 331).
X
Fit the load compartment partitioning as nee-
Y
ded ( page 334).
X
Roll up the load protection net and fasten it,
still rolled up, using the Velcro fasteners.