2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 209
2009 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Loading and storing Load distribution specified on the placard located on the driver's door B-pillar (Y page 255). In addition, the load must be distributed in such a way so that the weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are indicated on the certification label located on the driver's door B-pillar (Y page 255). For more information, see "Tire and Loading Information" (Y page 256). The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustration shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: RAlways i The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. The expanded cargo volume (Y page 209) should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone. Roof rack For information about further roof rack equipment, contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers and luggage/cargo must never exceed the load limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against front or rear seat backrests. RThe G Warning! 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 carrier bars 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. Z 207