Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 277)

accessories and/or the objects attached to
them could come loose from the vehicle,
thereby injuring you and other persons and/
or causing damage to property, including
damage to your vehicle.
! Have a second person assist you when
installing the crossbars. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
! Objects that are attached to crossbar
system accessories must not limit or
obstruct the movement of the sliding
sunroof. Otherwise, the tilt/sliding sunroof
could be damaged when it is raised.
:
Key
; Protective cap
=
FRONT (or REAR) sticker
? Bolt for the clamping claw
A
Clamping claw
The front and rear crossbars differ in length.
For this reason, pay attention to FRONT or
REAR sticker = on the crossbars.
X Unlock protective cap ; using key :.
X Remove protective cap ;.
Sticker = for identifying the installation
location FRONT or REAR becomes visible.
X Turn bolt ? counter-clockwise using the
Allen key until clamping claw A is wide
open.
B Front crossbar
C
Rear crossbar
D Recesses
E
Markings
F Roof rails
X Position front crossbar B between marks
E on roof rails F.
i There are marks E on the inner edge of
the roof rail that are identified by white
lines.
? Bolt for the clamping claw
A
Clamping claw
F Roof rails
X Ensure that clamping claw A sits flush
against the inner edge of roof rail F.
If necessary, adjust the span width of the
crossbar (
Y page 276).
X Slightly tighten up bolts ? on both sides
in a clockwise direction.
X Position rear crossbar C on roof rails F
so that the clamping claws engage in
recesses D in the roof rails.
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Loading, stowing and features
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