Carrier Systems - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual

Installing
X
Clip the load protection net into upper
retainers : in such a way that tensioning
straps = face the rear of the vehicle.
X
Pull tensioning straps = of the load protec-
tion net tightly.
X
Clip hook ? on tensioning straps = into
cargo tie-down rings A.
X
Fold tensioning element ; up.
X
Pull the loose ends of tensioning straps =
down in the direction of the arrow until ten-
sioning straps = are tight.
X
Fold tensioning element ; down to achieve
the final tension on the straps.
X
After traveling a short distance, check that
the load protection net is taut.
X
Retighten, if necessary.
Removing
X
Fold tensioning element ; up.
Tensioning straps = are slack.
X
Unclip hook ? of tensioning straps = from
cargo tie-down rings A at the bottom.
X
Unclip the load protection net from upper
retainers :.
X
Roll up the load protection net and fasten it,
still rolled up, using the Velcro fasteners.
Adjusting the front seat with the load pro-
tection net installed
X
Fold tensioning element ; on straps =
upwards.
The load protection net slackens.
X
Correctly adjust the front seat.
X
Re-tension the load protection net.

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WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the usual driving
characteristics, as well as steering and brak-
ing, change. The vehicle tilts more severely
when cornering and may react more slug-
gishly to steering input.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as the steer-
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ing and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust your driving style and never exceed
the maximum roof load.
You will find information about the maximum
roof load under "Cargo tie-down points and
Y
carrier systems" ( page 313).
! Make sure that:
the screws of the roof carrier are tight-
R
ened to a maximum torque of 7.4 lb-ft
(10 Nm) in the threaded holes provided
and
there is a minimum bolt penetration of
R
4 turns.
Only install roof carriers and rear racks that
have been approved or recommended for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This will help avoid
damage to the vehicle.
You can install a roof carrier on the roof and,
for example, a rear-mounted cycle rack on the
tailgate.
Install the protective caps on the securing
threads after you have removed the roof car-
rier.
If you have installed a rear rack on the tailgate,
the additional weight reduces the assistance
provided by the gas pressure springs when the
tailgate is opened. You will then need more
force to open the tailgate. At low outside tem-
peratures below freezing you will need to pro-
vide extra support for the tailgate to prevent it
from sinking unintentionally.
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