Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK350 Automobile User Manual


 
shown. The heaviest items are to be placed
towards the front of the vehicle.
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.
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
165 lb (75 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
Make sure
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you can raise the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel completely
R
you can open the tailgate completely
Parcel nets
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Warning!
Parcel nets are 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 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 the left trunk side wall.
Cargo tie-down rings
Your vehicle is equipped with four cargo tie-
down rings.
Always follow loading instructions
(Y page 187).
Cargo tie-down rings, cargo compartment
Cargo tie down ring, second-row footwell (Canada
only)
Carefully secure cargo by applying even load
on all cargo tie-down rings : with a rope of
sufficient strength to hold down the cargo.
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