Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Operator'S Manual

Page: 106 / 450

&
WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment floor
If you drive with the cargo compartment floor
open, objects could be flung around and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
#
Always close the cargo compartment
floor before a journey.
*
NOTE Damage to the stowage compart‐
ment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray
is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
#
Make sure that the ashtray is fully
engaged.
&
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
hot cigarette lighter
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the ciga‐
rette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials may ignite
if:
R
you drop the hot cigarette lighter
R
a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
#
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the
knob.
#
Always make sure that the cigarette
lighter is out of reach of children.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns from the tail‐
pipe and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could
burn yourself.
#
Always be particularly careful around
the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and
supervise children especially closely in
this area.
#
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching them.
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in
mind when loading the vehicle:
R
Never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle
(including occupants). The values are speci‐
fied on the vehicle identification plate on the
vehicle's B-pillar.
R
The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R
Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R
Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly.
104 Seats and stowing