Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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lashing points. Load the lashing points as
evenly as possible.
You will find further information about lashing
points in the "Securing loads" section
(
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page 292).
Guide rails
The maximum tensile load of the lashing points
of a guide rail is 350 daN if:
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the load on the load compartment floor is
secured to two lashing points on the rail and
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the distance to the nearest load-securing
point on the same rail is approximately 1 m.
Roof racks and rear racks
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WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
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slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
There is a danger of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
! Do not use the lower guide on the sliding
door (carriage) as a step. You could otherwise
damage its trim and/or the mechanism of the
sliding door
G
WARNING
When a load is transported on the roof, the
vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-
dling changes. If you exceed the maximum
roof load, the handling as well as steering and
braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the maximum roof load and
adapt your driving style.
! The weight of any load carried on the roof,
including the roof carrier, must not exceed
the maximum permissible roof load.
The roof carrier supports must be arranged at
equal distances.
Fit the basic rail carrier bars in front of and
behind the intermediate support.
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use roof carrier systems
which have been tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz. This will help to avoid dam-
age.
Maximum roof load 150 kg
with at least three
pairs of support
points
Maximum load for a
rear-mounted cycle
rack
70 kg
for up to four bicycles
The data is valid for a load distributed evenly
over the entire roof area.
Reduce the load on shorter roof carriers pro-
portionately. The maximum load per pair of roof
carrier supports is 50 kg. The maximum load of
a rail carrier bar is 100 kg.
If you have fitted a rear-mounted bicycle rack on
the tailgate, the additional weight reduces the
assistance provided by the gas-filled strut when
the tailgate is opened. You will then need more
force to open the tailgate. At low outside tem-
peratures below freezing the tailgate can sink
unintentionally after opening.
Loading guidelines and other information con-
cerning load distribution and load securing can
be found in the "Transporting" section
(
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page 290).
Trailer tow hitch
Installation dimensions
! The distance of the trailer coupling from the
road surface when the vehicle is unladen
depends on the model and equipment fitted
on the vehicle. It is therefore not possible to
give a specific figure.
Observe securing points on the chassis frame
when retrofitting the trailer coupling.
You can obtain further information on retro-
fitting from a qualified specialist workshop.
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