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or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
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Position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low down in the luggage compartment as
possible.
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The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the backrests.
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Always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests. Make sure that the
backrests and the seats are securely
locked into place.
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Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Securing a load
Lashing eyelets*
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Risk of injury
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
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brake sharply
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change direction suddenly
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are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following points or guidelines
when 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 as these are only intended as an anti-
slip protection for light loads.
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Do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
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Pad sharp edges for protection.
2nd row of seats*
There is one lashing eyelet in the footwell
behind the driver’s seat and one in the foot-
well behind the front-passenger seat.
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Lashing eyelet in the rear footwell
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* optional
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