Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 ASR - Manual (Page 46)

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Roof Rack
1 Cross bar
2 Knurled-head screws
3 Clamping plates
4 Protective strips
The cross bars (1) should only be used
as guard rails to prevent luggage from
sliding. They must only be installed
above the protective strips (4).
Installation:
1. Loosen knurled-head screws (2)
and turn clamping plates (3) to
side.
2. Mount cross bar (1) on roof
railings.
3. Turn clamping plates (3) back
under roof railings and tighten
the knurled-head screws (2).
Important!
Do not use the pop-up feature of the
sliding roof when positioning and/or
placing luggage above it, to prevent
damage to the sliding roof panel.
Never place luggage on cross bars
only, but load it on the protective
strips, distribute it evenly over the
entire area and fasten it securely
Long cargo items should not extend
beyond the vehicle length and should
be securely fastenend at the front and
rear.
Prior to and during an extended trip
check the roof load, and retighten the
knurled-head screws if necessary.
The heaviest portion of the cargo
should always be kept as low as
possible since it influences the
handling characteristics of the vehicle.
When driving without roof luggage,
the cross bars may be removed to
reduce wind noise.
For load capacity see Technical Data
in Index.
Note:
Use only roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz. They mount to the
roof railings and do not require
additional supports (e.g. suction cups
or legs). Such supports may lead to
marring of the paint or denting of the
roof. For further information inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz dealer.