Mercedes-Benz

Notes on loading the vehicle

DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the rear-end door is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch off the engine before opening the rear-end door.

Never drive with the rear-end door open.

WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping over.

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If you inadequately stow objects in the vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed around and thereby strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always restrain the objects they contain in the event of an accident.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations.

Always make sure that objects do not project from stowage spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

Always stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in the boot.

WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe and tailpipe trims

The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can become very hot. If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself.

Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and supervise children especially closely in this area.

Allow vehicle parts to cool down before touching them.

Driving, braking and steering characteristics change depending on:

type of load,
weight
the centre of gravity of the load.

Bear the following in mind when loading and transporting loads:

never exceed the permissible gross mass or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
position heavy loads as far forwards as possible and as low down in the load compartment as possible.
the load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests.
always place the load against the backrests of the front seats or rear seats.
always place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible.
secure the load using the tie-down eyes and distribute the load evenly.
use tie-down eyes and fastening components that are suitable for the weight and size of the load.

If the rear bench seat is not occupied:

insert the seat belts into seat belt buckles of the opposite seat belt in a diagonal pattern.
secure the load with sufficiently tear-resistant and wear-resistant lashing material.
pad sharp edges for protection.