Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Securing a load
Important safety notes
! Observe the notes regarding the maxi-
mum load capacity of individual lashing
points.
If you combine several lashing points to
secure a load, you must always observe the
maximum loading capacity of the weakest
lashing point.
For example, when the brakes are fully
applied, forces act which can be many
times that of the weight force of the load.
To distribute the load evenly, always use
several lashing points. Load the lashing
points as evenly as possible.
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Do not tamper with or repair lashing points,
lashing eyelets or lashing material. Have
maintenance work as well as modifications,
installations and conversions carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop (
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page 15).
As the driver, you are fundamentally respon-
sible for the load being secured against slip-
ping, tipping, rolling or falling down. This
applies to both usual traffic conditions as well
as to swerving or full brake application and on
bad roads.
If you do not secure loads in compliance with
the applicable requirements and technical
rules, you may become liable to prosecution.
This is dependent on legislation and the
resulting consequences.
Therefore, always observe the relevant coun-
try-specific legal requirements.
When using suitable transportation aids and
lashing material, always observe the operat-
ing instructions of the respective manufac-
turer. Pay particular attention to the notes on
materials which are ready to be discarded.
Transportation aids and lashing material must
not be used if there is, for example:
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no identification or the identification is
illegible
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yarn breakage, damage to the load-bearing
seams or other traces of crack formation
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cuts, deformation, crushing or other dam-
age
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damage to the tensioning elements or fas-
teners.
These transportation aids and lashing mate-
rials are ready to be discarded, must not be
used and should be replaced.
If you use transportation aids and lashing
materials that are ready to be discarded, the
load is not secured sufficiently.
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
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secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
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do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load. These are only intended as anti-slip
protection for light loads.
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use only lashing material with a minimum
tensile strength of Fperm = 600 daN and an
elongation of approximately 7%.
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do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
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pad sharp edges for protection.
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only use lashing material that has been
checked in accordance with applicable
standards, e.g. lashing nets or lashing
straps.
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load compartment trays which cover the
lashing eyelets must be removed before
securing the load.
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fill the spaces between the load and the
load compartment walls and the wheel
mountings in a form-locking way. Only use
dimensionally stable transportation aids
for this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or
padding.
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secure the load, depending on the vehicle
equipment, in all directions at the lashing
Stowage areas
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Stowing and features
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