Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Attaching a roof luggage rack
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
exceeding the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as steering
and braking, will be greatly impaired.
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Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
* NOTE Vehicle damage from non-
approved roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof lug‐
gage racks that have not been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Only use roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof luggage rack
is installed, the trunk lid can be fully
opened.
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Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.
* NOTE Damage to panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel caused by roof
luggage rack
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is opened when a roof luggage rack is
installed, the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel may be damaged by the roof
luggage rack.
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Do not open the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel if a roof luggage
rack is installed.
* NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
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Do not use metallic or hard objects.
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Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the
direction of the arrow.
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