Useful information
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This Owner's Manual describes all models,
series and optional equipment for your vehi-
cle that were available at the time of going to
press. National variations are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
of the functions described. This is also the
case for systems and functions relevant to
safety.
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Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (
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page 28).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially
when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
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never exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads
for the vehicle (including occupants).
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the luggage compartment is the preferred
place to store objects.
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position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible.
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the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
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always place the load against the rear or front
seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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use the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets
to transport loads and luggage.
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only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
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hook in the safety net when loading.
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secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. pad sharp
edges for protection.
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Load restraints are available at any qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-
ing or abruptly changing directions.
Stowage areas
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Stowing
and
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