2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 298

Controls in detail Loading Loading Carriers* ! Load the carriers* in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving. Warning! G Make sure the tailgate can be completely opened the tilt/sliding sunroof can be completely raised at the rear Only use carriers* when the basic cross bars have been completely mounted. The left and right roof rails are only stabilized by means of the basic cross bars mounted. 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 198 lb (90 kg). Take into consideration that when the roof is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without a roof loaded. i The following accessories are available for your Mercedes-Benz: Roof Cargo Container - Small, Medium, or Large Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Standard Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Deluxe (Only in connection with corresponding adapter.) For more information on Mercedes-Benz accessories, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Roof rails Basic cross bars* The maximum roof load ( page 559) of any add-on roof equipment is reduced by the unladen weight of the basic cross bars (13.7 Ibs/6.2 kg). Four keys and an Allen wrench required for installing and removing are included with the basic cross bars. i The keys and the Allen wrench are stored with the vehicle tool kit under the cargo compartment floor ( page 495). 297