#
If various cargo tie-down points are com-
bined t
o secure a load, always take the
maximum loading capacity of the weak-
est cargo tie-down point into account.
#
Always use several cargo tie-down points
t
o distribute and spread the load. Distrib-
ute the load on the cargo tie-down points
evenly.
Nominal tensile force is the maximum permissible
t
ensile load.
Further information on the cargo tie-down points
and cargo tie-down rings can be obtained in the
"Transporting" section (/ page 208).
Cargo tie-down rings
Nominal tensile load of cargo tie-down rings
Cargo tie-down rings Nominal tensile load
Passenger van 786.5 lbf (350 daN)
Cargo van 1798.5 lbf (800 daN)
Loading rails
N
ominal tensile load of cargo tie-down point in the
cargo compartment
Cargo tie-down point Nominal tensile load
Loading rails on cargo
oor
1124.0 lbf (500 daN)
Lower loading rail on
side w
all
449.6 lbf (200 daN)
Upper loading rail on
side wall
281.0 lbf (125 daN)
The values specied appl
y only to loads resting on
the cargo oor under the following circumstances:
Conditions:
R
The load is secured to two cargo tie-down
points on the rail
R
the distance to the nearest load-securing point
on the same rail is approximately 3  (1 m)
Information about roof luggage racks
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y if maximum roof
load is exceeded
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual driv-
ing characteristics as well as the steering and
braking characteristics will change.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the han-
dling as w
ell as steering and braking character-
istics are severely aected.
#
Always comply with the maximum roof
load and adjus
t your driving style.
&
WARNING Dang
er of accident due to
uneven loading
The driving characteristics, as well as steering
and br
aking characteristics, may be greatly
impaired.
#
Load the vehicle evenly.
#
Secure the load against sliding.
The driving, braking and steering characteristics of
the vehicle will change with the type of load, the
weight and the center of gravity of the load.
*
NOTE Risk of accident if t
he maximum
permissible roof load is exceeded
If the weight of the roof luggage, including the
r
oof rack, exceeds the maximum permissible
roof load, there will be a risk of an accident.
#
Ensure that the weight of the roof lug-
g
age and roof rack does not exceed the
maximum permissible roof load.
#
The roof rack supports must be arranged
at an e
ven distance from each other.
#
Mercedes-Benz advises you to install a
s
tabilizer on the vehicle's front axle.
Further information about safety measures can be
f
ound in the "Transport" section (/ page 208).
Max. roof load/pairs of roof rack supports
Vehicles with Maximum
r
oof load
Minimum
number of
pairs of sup-
ports
Roof 661 lbs
(300 kg)
6
High roof 331 lbs
(150 kg)
3
This information applies if the load is distributed
e
venly across the entire roof area.
If the roof luggage rack is shorter, reduce the load
proportionately. The maximum load per pair of roof
rack supports is 110 lbs (50 kg).
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