Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual page 247

Stowage compartments
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Vehicle equipment
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This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here.
Loading guidelines (Coupé)
G Risk of injury
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could
be injured by the load being thrown around in
the event of sharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident.
You will find further information in the "Secur-
ing a load" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident.
G Risk of poisoning
Keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is
in operation. Otherwise, you could be pois-
oned by exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
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:
When transporting a load, never exceed the
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maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
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sible and as low down in the boot as pos-
sible.
The load must not protrude above the
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upper 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 lashing material. 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
Important safety notes
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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.
Front stowage compartments
Glove compartment
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, an
AUX IN connection or a Media Interface is
installed in the glove compartment. A
Media Interface is a universal interface for
mobile audio devices, such as iPods
USB devices; see the separate Audio or
COMAND APS operating instructions.
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