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Loads
Vehicle equipment
WARNING
Loose objects or devices connected by a cable
to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones,
may be thrown around the interior during the
journey, for example in the event of an accident
or when braking or carrying out evasive ma‐
noeuvres. There is a danger of injury. Ensure
that loose objects or devices connected by ca‐
ble to the vehicle are secured in place in the in‐
terior.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
WARNING
Safety notes
Incorrectly stowed objects may slip or be flung
into the interior, for example in the event of an
accident or when braking or carrying out eva‐
sive manoeuvres. Vehicle occupants could be
struck and injured. There is a danger of injury.
Stow and secure objects and the load correctly.
WARNING
A high gross vehicle weight can make the tyres
overheat, causing internal damage and a sud‐
den loss of tyre inflation pressure. Handling
characteristics may be adversely affected, for
example reduced directional stability, longer
braking distance and modified steering charac‐
teristics. There is a risk of accident. Please
comply with the permitted load index of the
tyre, and do not exceed the permitted gross ve‐
hicle weight.
NOTE
Liquids in the boot may cause damage. There
is a risk of material damage. Ensure that no liq‐
uids leak out into the boot.
Stowing and securing loads
in the vehicle
WARNING
If the permitted total weight and the permitted
axle loads are exceeded, the operational safety
of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed. There is
a risk of accident. Do not exceed the permitted
total weight and permitted axle loads.
▷ Wrap protective material around any sharp
corners and edges on the load.
▷ Heavy loads: stow as far forward and as low
down as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear backrests.
▷ Very heavy transported loads: if there are no
passengers on the back seat, insert both
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outer seat belts into the respective opposite
buckles.
▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if a large
load is to be stowed.
▷ Do not stack load items above the upper
edge of the backrests.
▷ Smaller and light transported load: secure
with tensioning straps, the floor net or other
suitable straps.
Hang the floor net on the eyes in the boot floor.
▷ Large and heavy loads: secure with lashing
straps.
Roof rack
Lashing eyes in the boot
General
Roof racks are available as special equipment.
Safety note
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for example with
a roof rack, the higher centre of gravity can
mean that driving safety is no longer guaran‐
teed in critical driving situations. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property. Do not
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when
driving with a roof load.
For securing the load two or four lashing eyes
are in the boot.
Load-securing equipment, for example lashing
straps, tensioning straps or luggage nets, must
be secured to the lashing eyes in the boot.
Fastening
Follow the installation instructions for the roof
rack.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used for securing the
load.
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Roof strip with flaps
Rear luggage rack
Principle
The ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch can be
used as a mount for rear luggage racks; for ex‐
ample bicycle rack systems.
General
Rear luggage racks are available as special
equipment.
The mounting points are located on the roof strip
above the doors.
Bicycle rack systems for up to three bicycles can
be used.
Fold the cover outwards.
Fastening
Follow the installation instructions for the rear
luggage rack.
Loads
A loaded roof rack alters the vehicle's road be‐
haviour and steering response by shifting its cen‐
tre of gravity.
Power consumption
Before beginning your journey, check the func‐
tion of the trailer rear lights.
When loading and driving, bear the following in
mind:
▷ Do not exceed the permitted roof and axle
loads or the permitted gross weight.
The power output of the trailer's rear lights must
not exceed the following values:
▷ Make sure that there is sufficient space to
raise and open the Glass Roof.
▷ Turn indicators: 42 watt per side.
▷ Tail lights: 50 watt per side.
▷ Brake lights: 84 watt total.
▷ Distribute the roof load evenly.
▷ The roof load must not be spread over a large
area.
▷ Rear fog lights: 42 watt total.
▷ Reversing lights: 42 watt total.
▷ Place heavy items of luggage at the bottom.
To save vehicle battery power when the engine
is off, keep the switch-on times of power con‐
sumers short.
▷ Securely fasten the luggage, for example with
tensioning straps.
▷ Do not allow objects to protrude into the
swing range of the boot lid.
▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden accelera‐
tion, braking or cornering.
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The permitted gross weight of the rear luggage
rack when loaded depends on how far its centre
of gravity is from the ball linkage.
▷ If the centre of gravity is up to 30 cm, 11.8 in
from the ball linkage, the gross weight of the
rear luggage rack must not exceed
75 kg/165 lbs.
▷ If the centre of gravity is 60 cm, 23.5 in from
the ball linkage, the gross weight of the rear
luggage rack must not exceed 35 kg/77 lbs.
▷ Stow heavy loads as close as possible to the
ball linkage.
▷ Fasten loads securely to the rear luggage
rack and secure them against sliding around.
Driving with a rear luggage rack
When laden, the rear luggage rack alters the ve‐
hicle's handling and steering response due to the
centre of gravity having been shifted.
When loading and driving, bear the following in
mind:
▷ Do not exceed the permitted axle load or the
permitted gross weight.
▷ Drive smoothly and avoid sudden accelera‐
tion and braking or fast cornering.
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