Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 169

Loading and stowing
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The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
never exceed the maximum permissible
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gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle
loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
position heavy loads as far forwards and as
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low in the boot as possible.
the load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
always place the load against the rear or
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front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
secure the load with sufficiently strong and
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wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Stowage compartments
G Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
brake sharply
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change direction suddenly
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are involved in an accident
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Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pockets.
Objects must not protrude from the map
pockets.
Glove compartment
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Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there is an AUX-IN connection installed in
the glove compartment, or a Media Inter-
face*, which is a universal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
or USB device; see the separate Audio or
COMAND APS* operating instructions.
To open: pull handle : and fold out glove
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compartment flap ;.
To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
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upwards until it engages.
To lock: insert the emergency key element
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( page 249) into the lock and turn it 90°
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clockwise to position 2.
To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
X
ment ( page 249) into the lock and turn
Y
it 90° anti-clockwise to position 1.
* optional