Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 Additions to Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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Loading Instructions
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 illustrations shown,
with the heaviest items being placed
towards the front of the vehicle.
The total load weight including vehicle
occupants and luggage/ cargo should
not exceed the vehicle capacity weight
indicated on the certification label
which can be found on the left door
pillar.
Always place items being carried
against front or rear seat backrests, and
fasten them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo
should always be kept as low as
possible since it influences the
handling characteristics of the vehicle.
For additional safety when transporting
cargo while the rear bench seats are
unoccupied, fasten the outer seat belts
crosswise into the opposite side
buckles.
Warning!
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking
or sudden maneuvers, loose items
will be thrown around inside the
vehicle, and can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during
a collision or sudden maneuver,
exercise care when transporting
cargo.
Never drive vehicle with tailgate
open. Deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.