Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 98

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Seats and stowing
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be thrown around.
Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
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gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
& WARNING Risk of injury from incorrectly
stowed objects
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone brackets cannot always retain
all objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects so that they can‐
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not be thrown around in such situa‐
tions.
Always make sure that objects do not
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protrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
Close the lockable stowage spaces
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before starting a journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
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pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.
& WARNING Risk of burns from tailpipes
and tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
very hot. If you come into contact with these
parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself.
Always be particularly careful around
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the tailpipe and the tailpipe trim.
Allow the vehicle parts to cool down
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before you touch them.
The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in
mind when loading the vehicle:
Never exceed the permissible gross mass or
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the permissible axle load for the vehicle
(including occupants). The values are speci‐
fied on the vehicle identification plate on the
vehicle's B-pillar.
The load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
Always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
Secure the load using the tie-down eye and
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distribute the load evenly.