Mercedes-Benz G 550 2015, Operator'S Manual

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Further information can be found in the
"Loading the vehicle" section (
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page 238).
Observe the following notes when transport-
ing a load:
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Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the cargo com-
partment as possible.
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Transport loads when possible in the
cargo compartment. You should only use
the cargo compartment enlargement if the
load does not fit in the cargo compartment.
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Always place the load against the backrests
of the front seats or rear seats.
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Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
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Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
If the rear bench seat is not occupied:
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Insert the belt tongue on the outer seat
belts into the buckle of opposite seat
belt
:
.
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Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie downs.
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Pad sharp edges for protection.
Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
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Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
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Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
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Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
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Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (
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page 192).
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
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Glove box
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Stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrest
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Door stowage compartments
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Stowage compartment in the front center
console
Stowage nets
The stowage net is in the front-passenger
footwell.
Observe the loading guidelines (
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page 192)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
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page 193).
Stowage areas
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Stow
age
and
feature
s
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