Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 171

Observe the Operating Instructions or the
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manufacturer's notes on how to use the
ratchet strap.
R R eleasing t eleasing the t he tensioning lev ensioning lever er
Press slider lock 3 outwards in the direction
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of the arrow and swing tensioning lever
from detent position 1 to the desired posi-
tion.
T T ight ightening t ening the r he ratc atche het s t str trap ap
Release and open tensioning lever 2.
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Threading and tensioning
Guide ratchet strap 4 through slotted sha
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5 from behind as illustrated and tighten it.
Swing tensioning lever 2
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ratchet strap 4 has wound around slotted
sha 5 and is su ciently tensioned.
Swing tensioning lever 2
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1.
R R eleasing t eleasing the r he ratc atche het s t str trap ap
Tensioning lever in the release position
Press and hold slider lock
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2
Installing and r Inst
& W W ARNING
If the tie-down eyes are not correctly installed,
they can slip or tear out.
This may cause objects, luggage or the load to
slip, tip over or be thrown about the vehicle
interior, striking vehicle occupants.
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back and forth until
to detent position
Example: guide rails
Tie-down eyes for guide rails
3 outwards.
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Swing tensioning lever 2 as far as it will go to
release position 8 and release slider lock 3.
Slider lock 3 engages in end recess
slider lock 6 unlocks slotted sha 5.
Pull ratchet strap 4 out of the ratchet.
alling and remo emoving tie-do ving tie-down ey wn eyes es
ARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly
installed tie-down eyes
Make sure that the tie-down eyes are
correctly installed and do not move.
Observe the notes on loading guidelines and
on securing loads ( page 164).
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