2010 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 202
2010 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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200 X X Loading and storing Unlock cover cap ; with key :. Remove cover cap ;. X Turn screws for clamping claws A counterclockwise until the crossbars can be lifted from the roof rails. Shortening the cover strip The cover strips reduce the wind noise caused by the crossbars. In order to install add-on roof equipment, it may be necessary to shorten the cover strips. on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category. G Warning! Parcel nets are intended for storing lightweight items only, such as road maps, mail, etc. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel nets. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. Controls in detail Parcel nets are located in the front passenger footwell and on each of the front seat backrests. H Cover strip X Cargo tie-down rings Your vehicle is equipped with eight cargo tiedown rings. Always follow loading instructions (Y page 194). Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all the cargo tie-down rings with a rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. The maximum permissible weight per cargo tie-down ring is 331 lb (150 kg). Pull cover strip H out of groove. X Attach add-on roof equipment to the crossbars. X Place cover strip H flush against the addon roof equipment, and mark the end of crossbar on cover strip. X Cut off cover strip H at marked location. X Press cover strip H piece by piece into groove of the crossbar. i Cover strips are available as MercedesBenz accessories. Contact your MercedesBenz Center. Parcel nets G Warning! Vehicles with Occupant Classification System (OCS) Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the parcel net Cargo tie down rings, cargo compartment