Lashing Points And Carrier Systems - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

4)
Only NAFTA trailer cross member, towing capa‐
city 5,000 or 7,500 lbs.
6)
In trailer operation, no individual maximum per‐
missible gross weight of those specified in the
table may be exceeded.
8)
The vehicle length for vehicles with the model
series 907.657 (Cargo Van) is 290 in (7,367 mm).
9)
It is not possible to tow a trailer on vehicles
which have not been equipped with a trailer cou‐
pling as standard. In this case, the maximum per‐
missible gross vehicle weight corresponds to the
maximum permissible gross weight of the vehicle
combination.
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If the trailer coupling is retrofitted, the identi‐
fication plates should be adapted accordingly
with the altered, maximum permissible
weights. Please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any fur‐
ther questions.
The body builder label is found on the front-end
module above the radiator and contains the maxi‐
mum permissible curb weight for the vehicles.

Lashing points and carrier systems

Information about the cargo tie-down points
* NOTE Risk of accident if the maximum
loading capacity of the cargo tie-down
point is exceeded
If you combine various cargo tie-down points
to secure a load, always take the maximum
loading capacity of the weakest cargo tie-
down point into account.
During maximum full-stop braking, forces may
act which can multiply the weight of the load.
Always use several cargo tie-down
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points to distribute and spread the load.
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-
down points evenly.
The nominal tensile strength is the maximum per‐
missible tensile force.
Further information on the cargo tie-down points
and tie-down eyes can be obtained in the "Trans‐
porting" section ( page 186).
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Tie-down eyes
Nominal tensile strength of the tie-down eyes
Tie-down eyes
Passenger Van
Cargo Van
Loading rails
Nominal tensile strength of the cargo tie-
down points in the cargo compartment
Cargo tie-down
point
Loading rails on cargo
compartment floor
Lower loading rail on
side wall
Upper loading rail on
side wall
The values specified apply only to loads resting
on the cargo compartment floor if you observe
the following:
The load is secured to two cargo tie-down
R
points on the rail
The distance to the nearest load-securing
R
point on the same rail is approximately 1 m
Information about roof racks
& WARNING Risk of injury if maximum roof
load is exceeded
If you place a load on the roof as well as any
external and internal attachments, the vehi‐
cle's center of gravity will be raised and the
usual driving characteristics, as well as the
steering and braking characteristics, will
change. During cornering, the vehicle will tilt
more severely and may react more sluggishly
to steering movements.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as the steering
Technical data 267
Nominal tensile
strength
350 daN
800 daN
Nominal tensile
strength
500 daN
200 daN
125 daN