2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 289
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
Page 289 highlights
Controls in detail Loading Roof rack* ! Load the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving. Flip roof trim covers 1 open. Attach the roof rack to the attachment points under roof trim covers 1. Follow roof rack manufacturer's installation instructions. For further information, inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Warning! G Make sure you can completely raise the tilt/sliding sunroof* (or tilt/sliding panel*) at the rear you can open the tilt/sliding sunroof* (or tilt/sliding panel*) completely you can open the tailgate completely Only use the roof rack when the basic carrier bars have been completely mounted. The left and right roof rails are only stabilized by means of the basic carriers being 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 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. 1 Trim cover 288