2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 130

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 128 Version: 2.11.7.1 128 Loading and storing Roof rack This vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices must not be used. G Warning! Controls in detail Do not load items on the roof. It may cause instability during some maneuvers which could result in an accident. Parcel net G Warning! Parcel nets are intended for storing lightweight 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. Expanding cargo volume To expand the cargo volume, you can fold the left and right rear seat backrests and the rear seat bench forward. G Warning! A parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. Cargo tie-down rings Your vehicle is equipped with four cargo tiedown rings. Always follow loading instructions (Y page 126). Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all cargo tie-down rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. Always lock seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. G Warning! Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. G Warning! Failure to assure that the seat bench and seat backrests are locked into place could result in an increased chance of injury in an accident.