Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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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 front or
rear seat backrests.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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if possible, always transport the load in the
load compartment with the seat backrests
folded up and engaged.
If the rear bench seat is not occupied:
X Insert
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the belt tongues into the buckles
of the opposite seat belt in a diagonal pat-
tern.
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Secure the load with sufficiently tear-
resistant and wear-resistant lashing mate-
rial.
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Pad any sharp edges.
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take measures to prevent a load slipping by
keeping the load compartment floor dry,
swept clean and free from oil and dust and
by using anti-slip mats.
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check the securing of loads before every
journey and at regular intervals during a
long journey.
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adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to suit the vehicle load (
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page 61).
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adjust the tyre pressure to suit the vehicle
load (
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page 177).
For platform vehicles:
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where possible, load the platform in such a
way that the centre of gravity is in the mid-
dle.
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take care when loading rocks, rubble or
bulky waste. Do not drop them onto the
platform from a great height.
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use tensioning chains as required to pre-
vent the loading tailgate from bending out-
wards.
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make sure that the platform dropsides are
closed during the journey (
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page 45).
i Lashing material that has been checked
in accordance with applicable standards is
available at any qualified specialist work-
shop.
i Information on professional load-secur-
ing can be obtained from the manufactur-
ers of transportation aids or lashing mate-
rial for load-securing, for example.
Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-
ing or abruptly changing directions.
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Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
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Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets.
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Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
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Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the luggage compartment.
Stowage areas
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Stowing and features
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