Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 231)

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Controls in detail
Loading
Roof rack*
̈ Mount the roof rack only between the
fastening points (see arrows).
̈ Secure the roof rack according to
manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
Ski sack* (Canada only)
1 Handle
2 Cover
3 Armrest
Unfolding and loading
̈ Fold armrest 3 down (arrow).
̈ Pull handle 1 and swing cover 2
down.
Warning!
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Only use roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation in-
structions. Otherwise, an improperly at-
tached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lbs (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
ț you can fully raise the tilt/sliding sunroof*.
ț you can fully open the trunk.
! Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
you could otherwise damage it.