Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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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:
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never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on the vehicle identi-
cation plate (
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page 389).
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the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load
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Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle.
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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
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When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs ; and A . These are
designed to focus on stability .
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For more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the
Digital Owner's Manual.
SSttoowwag age spaces in t e spaces in the v he vehicle int ehicle inter erior ior
Ov Over ervie view of t w of the fr he front stow ont stowag age com e compar partments tments
1 Stowage spaces in the doors
2 Stowage compartment in the armrest with a
multimedia and a USB connection as well as a
charging module for wireless charging of
mobile phones
3 Stowage compartment in the front centre
console with a USB port and a 12 V socket
4 Glove compartment
Seats and stowing 121 121