2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 190
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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188 Loading and storing G Warning! G Warning! Controls in detail Only use carriers when the basic carrier bars have been completely mounted. The left and right roof rails are only stabilized by means of the basic carrier bars mounted. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached carrier 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 is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicle without the roof loaded. 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. Parcel nets are located in the front passenger footwell and on each of the front seat backrests. Make sure Ryou can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof at the rear completely Ryou Cargo tie-down rings Your vehicle is equipped with six cargo tiedown rings. Always follow loading instructions (Y page 186). 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. can open the tailgate completely : Roof rails 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 on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category. Cargo tie down rings, cargo compartment