Load Distribution - Mercedes-Benz Vito Operating Instructions Manual

Operation
Transporting loads with the vehicle
During loading
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Observe the permissible axle loads and
permissible gross vehicle weight for
your vehicle.
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Bear in mind that the unladen weight of the
vehicle is increased by installing items of op-
tional equipment and accessories.
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Observe the information about load dis-
tribution ( e page 218).
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Secure the load ( e page 219). Always
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observe the relevant national regula-
tions.
Checks after loading
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Securing loads: check that the load is
secure before every journey and at reg-
ular intervals during a long journey, and
correct if necessary.
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Doors and tailgate: close the sliding
doors and tailgate/door.
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Risk of poisoning
Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors or tailgate are always closed when
the engine is running.
Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the ve-
hicle interior and poison you.
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Electronic level control (ENR): select
the standard mode (
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Headlamps: correct the headlamp
range if necessary (
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Tyre pressure: adjust the tyre pres-
sures according to the vehicle load
( e page 352).
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Driving style: adapt your driving style
according to the vehicle load.

Load distribution

The overall centre of gravity of the load
should always be as low as possible, cen-
tred and between the axles near the rear
axle.
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Excessive loads on individual points of the
load compartment floor or on the load surface
impair vehicle handling characteristics and
could cause damage to the floor covering.
On crewbuses:
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Always transport loads in the load com-
partment with the rear seat backrests
folded up and properly locked in posi-
tion.
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Always place the load against the
backrests of the front or rear seats.
Nur fuer internen Gebrauch
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Move large and heavy loads as far to-
e
page 198). wards the front of the vehicle as possi-
ble against the rear bench seat. Stow
the load flush with the rear or front
e
page 139).
seats.
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Always additionally secure the load
with suitable transport equipment or
lashing material.
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Observe the following notes:
I Do not stack loads higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.
I Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
I If the rear bench seat is not occupied, insert
the seat belts crosswise into the buckle of
the opposite seat belt.