Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019, Operating Instructions Manual

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Securing loads on the cargo compartment floor
by lashing them down is only recommended for
lightweight loads. Lay anti-slip mats underneath
the load to secure the load additionally.
Installing and removing tie-down eyes
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To install: slide the tie-down eye through a
recess in the loading rail close to the load
until locking mechanism engages in the
recess.
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When you pull locking mechanism up and out
of the recess, the tie-down eye is able to
move within the loading rail. Make sure that
locking mechanism is always engaged in a
recess.
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Check the tie-down eye for firm seating.
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To remove: pull locking mechanism up and
pull the tie-down eye towards the locking
mechanism and out of the loading rail
through a recess.
Carrier systems
Information about the roof rack
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WARNING Risk of injury due to the maxi‐
mum roof load being exceeded
When you place a load on the roof as well as
all outer and inner attachments, the vehicle's
center of gravity will rise and the familiar driv‐
ing characteristics as well as the steering and
braking characteristics will change. When
driving around bends, the vehicle will tilt
more heavily and may react more sluggishly
to steering movements.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as the steering
and braking, will be greatly impaired.
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Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.
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Mounting rails
Information about the maximum roof load can be
found in the "Technical data" section
(
→
page 246).
Observe the following points for assembling roof
racks:
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Tighten the roof rack's screws to a torque of
6.0 lb-ft (8 Nm) – 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) in the des‐
ignated grooved plates.
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The tightened screws should not touch the
rails.
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Ensure that the grooved plates are not loca‐
ted in the areas around the plastic caps.
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The grooved plates must have the right cross-
section.
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The insides of the mounting rails must be free
of dirt.
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Re-tighten the screws uniformly after around
300 miles (500 km).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only
roof racks that have been tested and approved
for Mercedes-Benz. These help to prevent vehicle
damage.
If you want to retrofit the mounting rails, have
them installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Otherwise, you could damage the vehicle.
If your vehicle is installed with mounting rails on
the roof, you can install a roof rack on the roof.
Special fasteners (sliding blocks) are available as
accessories for this purpose.
These fasteners are available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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