
Attaching a roof luggage rack
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WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired.
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Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.
You will nd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section in the printed
Owner's Manual.
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance.
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If the vehicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.
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Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment.
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NOTE Damage to the panorama sliding
sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage
racks
The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam-
aged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to
open it when using a roof luggage rack not
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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When a roof luggage rack is tted, open
the panorama sliding sunroof only if this
has been tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised
to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
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Secure the roof rack to the roof railing.
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Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Cup holders
Using cup holders
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WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the vehi-
cle is in motion
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
while the vehicle is in motion.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in
motion, the container may be ung around
and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from trac conditions and
you may lose control of the vehicle.
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Only use the cup holder when the vehicle
is stationary.
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Only use the cup holder for containers of
the right size.
Seats and stowing
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