Stowage Areas - Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 Operating Instructions Manual

Stowage areas

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Make sure that the steering wheel is locked
before driving off. Never unlock the steering
wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING
Children could become trapped by the steer-
ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
Fold release lever : down completely.
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Adjust height ;.
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Fold release lever : up completely.
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Check and make sure that the steering col-
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umn is engaged by moving the steering wheel.
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially
when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
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WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. Also, there is a risk
that objects stowed in cup holders, mobile
phone brackets and in/on open stowage
spaces can't be restrained in the event of an
accident. There is a risk of injury, especially in
the event of sudden braking or a sudden
change in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
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cannot be flung around in these or similar
situations.
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
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trude out of stowage spaces, stowage nets
or ruffled pockets.
Close all sealable stowage spaces before
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you start your journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
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ted, sharp-edged, breakable or oversized
objects in the loading area. Use suitable
accessories and lashing material to secure
loads.
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WARNING
As a result of improperly placed or unevenly
distributed loads, the centre of gravity of the
load being transported may be too high or too
far back. This can significantly impair handling
as well as steering and braking characteris-
tics. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the centre of gravity of
the load is:
between the axles
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and
as low as possible, near the rear axle.
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WARNING
When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads
and/or the maximum permissible gross vehi-
cle weight are exceeded, driving safety is
compromised. The handling as well as steer-
ing and braking characteristics may be signif-
icantly impaired. Overloaded tyres may over-