Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 362

Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that if the roof carrier is fitted:
the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding
R
sunroof can be fully raised, depending on
the vehicle's equipment.
the boot lid/ tailgate can be fully opened.
R
the aerial on the roof does not touch the
R
roof carrier.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
( page 481).
Y
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Saloon)
Vehicles with a steel roof or sliding sunroof (illus-
tration)
Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof
Open covers : carefully in the direction of
X
the arrow.
Fold covers : upwards.
X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
X
age points under covers :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
X
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Estate)
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X
Observe the manufacturer's installation
X
instructions.
Stowage areas
Z
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