Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 COMAND Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

Loading and storing

Roof rack*

Flip the covers upward.

Only attach the roof-rack system to the
anchorage points under the covers.

Observe manufacturer’s instructions
for installation.

Loading instructions

The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not
exceed the load limit as indicated on the
corresponding placard located on the driv-
er’s door B-pillar (

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page 585).

Warning!

Only use roof racks approved by

Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

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.

Load the roof rack in such a way that the ve-

hicle cannot be damaged while driving.

Make sure

you can fully raise tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*

you can fully open the trunk

Warning!

Always fasten items being carried as secure-

ly as possible using cargo tie-down hooks

and fastening materials appropriate for the

weight and size of the load.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud-

den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown

around inside the vehicle and can cause in-

jury to vehicle occupants unless the items

are securely fastened in the vehicle.

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