2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 176

Controls in detail Loading and storing Load distribution The total load weight including vehicle occupants and luggage/cargo should not exceed the total load limit indicated on the corresponding Tire and Loading Information placard loacted on the driver's door B-pillar (Y page 206). The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: RAlways Roof rack For information about further roof rack equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against front or rear seat backrests. RThe G Warning! Only use roof racks approved by MercedesBenz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb (100 kg). Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded. Make sure Ryou Ryou 1 Trim cover X X X Flip trim covers 1 open. Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage points under trim covers 1. Observe manufacturer's instructions for installation. can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof completely can open the trunk completely 174