Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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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
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.
Loading guidelines and other information con-
cerning load distribution and load securing can
be found in the "Transporting" section
(
Y
page 328).
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.
:
Securing points
;
Distance from road surface (350 – 420 mm,
laden)
The distance from the road surface depends on
the vehicle model.
Only use a trailer tow hitch which has been tes-
ted and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz
for your vehicle.
Trailer loads
When towing a trailer, the permissible gross
vehicle weight is increased by 100 kg for vehi-
cles with passenger vehicle approval. The per-
missible gross vehicle weight must be observed.
The road speed of the vehicle must be limited to
a maximum of 100 km/h in accordance with
Directive 92/21/EEC.
The following values vary and are dependent
upon:
R
type of vehicle
R
the permissible gross vehicle weight
R
rear axle ratio
R
other possible optional equipment
You must therefore observe the entries in the
vehicle documentation regarding operation with
a trailer. The relevant permissible values (that
should not be exceeded) can be found there.
These specifications can also be found on the
type plates of the trailer tow hitch of the trailer
and the vehicle. If the values differ, the lowest
value applies.
When driving in mountainous areas, note that
the power output of the engine, and with it the
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