Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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4.1 Selecting the basic vehicle
4 Planning of bodies
4.1
Selecting the basic vehicle
In order to ensure safe operation of the vehicle, it is
essential to choose the basic vehicle carefully in accor-
dance with the intended use. Here, it is imperative
that the following points are taken into account in the
planning phase and adapted to the respective field of
application:
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Wheelbase
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Engine
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Axle
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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Position of the center of gravity
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Note
Before carrying out body modifications, the deliv-
ered vehicle must be submitted to a check to verify
whether it fulfills the necessary requirements.
Further information on chassis and body types
can be found in chapter 3.1 “Vehicle and models”
(
Page 24) or contact UPFITTER MANAGEMENT
VANS.
4.1.1
Selecting the suspension package
Suspension package
Passenger van
Cargo van
CF 9
CF 7
CF 0
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WARNING
Do not retrofit any suspension components, includ-
ing but not limited to the air suspension, which are
not approved by DG or UPFITTER MANAGEMENT
VANS. These can impair the stability of the vehicle or
the operation of the ESP
®
system and cause damage
to the frame. The driver could lose control of the
vehicle as a result and cause an accident resulting in
serious injury or death.
