Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 279)

X Insert inertia reel = into mounting
elements ;.
X Turn mounting element ; to & until
you feel it clearly engage in the loading rail.
X Press unlocking button : on inertia reel
= and pull the cargo net out in the
direction of the arrow.
X Place the load between the securing net
and the cargo compartment side wall.
X Using one hand, press locking button : of
inertia reel =.
X With your other hand, slowly extend the net
around the load until it is secure.
Telescopic rod
The telescopic rod can be used to secure the
load against the rear seats to prevent it from
moving around.
X Insert one mounting element ; into each
loading rail.
X Turn mounting elements ; in the loading
rail to =.
X Insert telescopic rod : into mounting
elements ;.
X Turn mounting element ; to & until
you feel it clearly engage in the loading rail.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Only use carriers when the crossbars have
been completely mounted. The left and right
roof rails are only stabilized by means of the
crossbars mounted.
Follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached carrier or its load could become
detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
198 lb (90 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof is
loaded, the handling characteristics are
different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof loaded.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R
raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the tailgate fully
Attaching the roof carrier
Stowage areas
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Stowing and features
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