Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 316

Vehicle data
314
If you brake hard, for example, the forces
acting could be up to several times the
weight force of the load. Always use multi-
ple cargo tie-down points in order to distrib-
ute the force absorption. Load the ancho-
rages evenly.
You will find additional information about
cargo tie-down points and cargo tie-down rings
in the "Securing loads" section (
Cargo tie-down rings
The maximum tensile load of the cargo tie-
down rings is:
Cargo tie-down
rings
Passenger Vans
Cargo Van
Guide/load rails
The maximum tensile load for the cargo tie-
down points on a guide/load rail is:
Cargo tie-down
point
Guide rail
Load rails on cargo
compartment floor
Load rail on sidewall
The values specified apply only to loads placed
on the cargo compartment floor if:
the load is secured to two cargo tie-down
R
points on the rail and
the distance to the nearest load-securing
R
point on the same rail is approximately 3 ft
(1 m)
Maximum roof load
G
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
R
R
Y
page 244).
There is a risk of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suit-
able ladder.
Permissible nomi-
!
nal tensile load
786.5 lbf
(350 daN)
G
1124.0 lbf
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
(500 daN)
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.
Permissible nomi-
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
nal tensile load
driving characteristics, as well as the steer-
786.5 lbf
ing and braking, will be greatly impaired.
(350 daN)
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust your driving style and never exceed
1124.0 lbf
the maximum roof load.
(500 daN)
225.0 lbf
!
(100 daN)
!
Maximum roof load 330 lbs (150 kg)
The data is valid for a load distributed evenly
over the entire roof area.
WARNING
slip and/or fall
damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
Do not use the lower sliding door guide
(carriage) as a step. Otherwise, you could
damage the paneling and/or the sliding
door mechanism.
WARNING
The weight of any load carried on the roof,
including the roof carrier, must not exceed
the maximum permissible roof load.
The roof carrier supports must be mounted
at equal distances.
Install rail carriers in front of and behind the
middle prop.
For safety reasons, only use roof carriers
that have been tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz. This will help avoid damage.
with at least three
pairs of support
points