Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 228

Check that tie-down eyes
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rectly.
Tie-down eyes 5 should not move.
Clip hooks 4 on tensioning straps
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tie-down eyes 5.
Fold tensioning element
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Pull the loose end of tensioning straps
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down in the direction of the arrow until ten‐
sioning straps 3 are tight.
Fold tensioning element
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the final tension on the straps.
If necessary, fit the luggage compartment
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partition ( page 225).
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After travelling a short distance, check that
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the load protection net is taut, and retighten
it if necessary.
Removing
Remove the luggage compartment partition if
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necessary ( page 225).
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Fold tensioning element
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Tensioning straps 3
Unclip hooks 4 of tensioning straps
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tie-down eyes 5 at the bottom.
Unclip the load protection net from upper
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retainers 1.
When required, remove tie-down eyes
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( page 223).
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If necessary, fit the luggage compartment
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partition ( page 225).
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Roll up the load protection net and fasten it,
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still rolled up, using the Velcro fasteners.
Adjusting the front seat with the load protec‐
tion net fitted
Fold tensioning element
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upwards.
The load protection net slackens.
Correctly adjust the front seat.
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Re-tension the load protection net.
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Using the luggage compartment partition
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
objects in the vehicle
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, tip over or be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants.
5 are seated cor‐
3 into
2 up.
3
2 down to achieve
2 up.
are slack.
3 from
5
2 on straps 3
This also applies to:
luggage or loads
R
seats which have been removed and are
R
being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of braking manoeuvres or abrupt
changes in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be tossed about.
Before travelling, secure objects, lug‐
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gage or load to prevent them slipping or
tipping over.
When a seat is removed, keep it prefera‐
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bly outside the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of accident or injury
when the luggage compartment partition
is not locked in position
The luggage compartment partition can come
loose when driving and be thrown about the
vehicle interior.
Fit the luggage compartment partition
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as described.
After fitting the luggage compartment
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partition, always make sure that the lug‐
gage compartment partition is locked
and folded down.
* NOTE Damage to the luggage compart‐
ment partition due to heavy loads
If the luggage compartment partition is loa‐
ded with too much weight, the fixture points
and the luggage compartment partition may
be damaged.
Do not load more than 50 kg on the lug‐
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gage compartment partition.
The luggage compartment partition is only
secured correctly when both levers are locked.
Comply with the loading guidelines
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( page 220).
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Transporting 225