Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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that the mounting hooks are secured to
prevent unintentional release.
Platform truck lashing points
:
Lashing point
i If you have removed the platform dropsi-
des, you can also use the lashing points at
the bottom left and right on the cross mem-
bers.
X
Always fasten lashing nets or tarpaulins by
all available lashing points
:
. Make sure
that the mounting hooks are secured to
prevent unintentional release.
Stowage compartment (platform
truck)
G
WARNING
If the maximum permissible load of the stow-
age compartment is exceeded or the stowage
compartment is not locked, the cover cannot
restrain the objects. Objects could slip onto
the road surface. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Always comply with the maximum permissible
load of the stowage compartment. Before
starting the journey, make sure that the stow-
age compartment is locked.
A stowage compartment for accessories is
located at the front on the right underneath
the platform. It has a permissible load weight
of 10 kg.
X
To open: hold stowage compartment
flap
:
with one hand.
X With the other hand, pull stowage compart-
ment flap frame
=
upwards by handle
;
.
X
Open stowage compartment flap
:
slightly and carefully release it.
The stowage compartment flap
:
folds
fully downwards.
i Open flap
:
approximately 45 ° and tilt
flap frame
=
slightly downward.
The flap frame holds flap
:
in the semi-
open position.
X
To close: with one hand, pull up stowage
compartment flap frame
=
fully by han-
dle
;
.
X
With the other hand, push stowage com-
partment flap
:
closed and keep it closed.
X Fold stowage compartment flap frame
=
fully downwards until it engages.
X
Ensure that the locking mechanisms on the
left and right underneath the stowage com-
partment are engaged.
i The content of the stowage compartment
can be secured with a U-lock on the eyelet
by the handle
;
.
Stowage areas
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Stowing and features
Z