2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 279
2011 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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Features Removing the crossbars X 277 Cut off cover strip H at the marked position. X Press cover strip H into the groove of the crossbar, piece by piece. i Cover strips are available as MercedesBenz accessories. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Features : Key ; Protective cap = Sticker FRONT (or REAR) ? Bolt for the clamping claw A Clamping claw X Cup holder Points to observe before use G Warning In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Unlock protective cap ; using key :. X Remove protective cap ;. X Turn the bolts of clamping claws A counterclockwise until the crossbars can be removed from the roof rails. Shortening the cover strip The cover strips reduce the wind noise caused by the crossbars. If additional roof accessories are installed it may be necessary to shorten the cover strips. H Cover strip X Cup holder in the center console In the upper center console, there is a cup holder and a removable support with a card holder Pull cover strip H out of the groove. X Install the roof accessory on the crossbars. X Place cover strip H flush with the roof accessory and mark the end of the crossbar on the cover strip. Z Loading, stowing and features