Mercedes-Benz 2009 C350 Sport Automobile User Manual


 
Loading and storing
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Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
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Always place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
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The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
front or rear seat backrests.
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The enlarged cargo area should only be
used for items which do not fit in the trunk
alone.
Roof rack
For information about further roof rack
equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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Warning!
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-
Benz 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
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you can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
completely
R
you can open the trunk completely
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Trim cover
X
Flip trim covers 1 open.
X
Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage
points under trim covers 1.
X
Observe manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
Parcel nets
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Warning!
The parcel net is intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in
the parcel net. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could
be thrown around inside the vehicle and
cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
Parcel nets are located in the front passenger
footwell and on the left trunk side wall.
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