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

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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
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Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (
Y
page 27).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially
when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid/tailgate is open when the engine is run-
ning, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
boot lid/tailgate open.
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
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never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle
loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
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the boot/luggage compartment is the pre-
ferred place to store objects.
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position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the boot/luggage
compartment as possible.
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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 against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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use the lashing eyelets and the luggage
nets to transport loads and luggage.
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only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
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when transporting objects in the luggage
compartment, the combined luggage cover
and net must always be installed (luggage
compartment cover and safety net).
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secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
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Stowage areas
Stowing
and
feat
ures